What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~40.9k
(P10–P90: 16.4k – 90k)
Gross revenue: ~$839k
(P10–P90: $335k – $1.8M)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 81% positive across 130 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Visuals & audio81% positive · 125 mentions
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Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 19 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics74% positive · 104 mentions
“Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? Well, it is a daring escape story of a small octopus who…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 19 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing80% positive · 96 mentions
“Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? Well, it is a daring escape story of a small octopus who…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 19 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value78% positive · 76 mentions
“Well, after playing the demo, I had high hopes for the game, particularly for its cinematic direction and how good it looked and I can say that I liked what I played in the full release as well. It’s not a long game, and considering the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability68% positive · 47 mentions
“Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? Well, it is a daring escape story of a small octopus who…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 19 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity56% positive · 41 mentions
“Darwin’s Paradox is one of those games that immediately hooks you with its creativity and keeps you playing thanks to its genuinely fun gameplay loop. Controlling an octopus might sound like a gimmick at first, but it quickly becomes the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI60% positive · 30 mentions
“Darwin's Paradox is one of those fun, romps of a game that has you hoping there is a sequel because who doesn't want more of an octopus evading aliens whilst being chased by a rather peeved seagull?! The mechanics worked well for me on my…”
Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance73% positive · 26 mentions
“Darwin’s Paradox is one of those games that immediately hooks you with its creativity and keeps you playing thanks to its genuinely fun gameplay loop. Controlling an octopus might sound like a gimmick at first, but it quickly becomes the…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removal401 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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