Steam market intelligence
Ten Bells
97% positive · 596 Steam reviews · released Aug 30, 2024 · by Hillfort Games, Acrylic Pixel Games
Walking SimulatorPsychological HorrorHorrorDark3DFirst-PersonNonlinearNarrative
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~26.6k
(P10–P90: 10.6k – 58.4k)
Gross revenue: ~$109k
(P10–P90: $43.5k – $239k)
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
Story & writing98% positive · 90 mentions
“If you liked those old Highlights magazines when you were a child in the dentist or doctor's office, you'll like this game. Walk through this fancy pub, try to spot what's 'different' from your first go-around.. and the different here will…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio99% positive · 74 mentions
“One of the best Anomaly games I have ever played! - Detailed atmosphere - Excellent storytelling - Superb music - Unexpected moments - Good spooks (absolutely no cheep jump scares) And the best part of all was that I was raided on Twitch…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 4 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value98% positive · 40 mentions
“A great horror game worth the time for those who enjoy games like The Cabin Factory. Excellent sound design and gameplay hook.”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics94% positive · 34 mentions
“Great, small horror game! I've never played this type of anomaly game before, so I was a bit confused at first. The "help" leaflet at the start is a bit too vague for players new to this. I'd recommend this strategy: the "map" is basically…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity93% positive · 27 mentions
“Ten Bells is a masterclass in the "just one more round" philosophy of game design, striking a rare balance between accessible mechanics and a deeply rewarding progression loop. The gameplay is defined by its fluid responsiveness and a…”
Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance100% positive · 22 mentions
“Great, small horror game! I've never played this type of anomaly game before, so I was a bit confused at first. The "help" leaflet at the start is a bit too vague for players new to this. I'd recommend this strategy: the "map" is basically…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal308 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
Reviews are shown as published on Steam, including reviews from key activations and free copies — so percentages here can differ from the score on the Steam store page. GameTrend does not check whether reviewers bought or played the game.
Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference
Perspective
First-person
Technology
3D
Art style
Realistic
Mood & themes
HorrorDarkAtmospheric
How you play together
Single-player
Platform features
AchievementsFull controller support
Business model
Buy to play
Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.