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Day of the Shell

68% positive · 421 Steam reviews · released Jul 29, 2025 · by Duper Games

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~13.9k (P10–P90: 5.6k – 30.6k)

Gross revenue: ~$171k (P10–P90: $68.3k – $376k)

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

Gameplay & mechanics69% positive · 84 mentions
“I came into this game already impressed by the demo, but the full version has completely blown me away. What we have here is a rare indie gem that not only respects the tradition of tactical roguelikes, but also modernizes the genre in a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity61% positive · 77 mentions
“RECOMMENDED WITH A HUGE WARNING This is a cool game with interesting ideas that shoots itself in the foot with meta progression. It's too difficult and frustrating at the start, you lack firepower and options. Even with that said IF THE…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio82% positive · 45 mentions
“I came into this game already impressed by the demo, but the full version has completely blown me away. What we have here is a rare indie gem that not only respects the tradition of tactical roguelikes, but also modernizes the genre in a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance61% positive · 41 mentions
“RECOMMENDED WITH A HUGE WARNING This is a cool game with interesting ideas that shoots itself in the foot with meta progression. It's too difficult and frustrating at the start, you lack firepower and options. Even with that said IF THE…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value67% positive · 33 mentions
“I came into this game already impressed by the demo, but the full version has completely blown me away. What we have here is a rare indie gem that not only respects the tradition of tactical roguelikes, but also modernizes the genre in a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability38% positive · 29 mentions
“Good game but needs work 1. little short and for a rouge lite feels lacking with having to rerun the same maps with next to no changes. 2. Clicking is jank and has ended my runs may times. 3. Game freezes randomly in the mid of a run (only…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing77% positive · 26 mentions
“I love the atmosphere of the game. The visuals are right up my alley and everything else is also well done (animations, sounds, menus, ... ) The basic gameplay is easy to pick up. Yet the fights can still become fairly intricate. Given…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI60% positive · 15 mentions
“I came into this game already impressed by the demo, but the full version has completely blown me away. What we have here is a rare indie gem that not only respects the tradition of tactical roguelikes, but also modernizes the genre in a…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

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