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DarkSwitch

78% positive · 784 Steam reviews · released Apr 9, 2026 · by Cyber Temple

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

Lifetime units: ~20.7k (P10–P90: 8.3k – 45.5k)

Gross revenue: ~$594k (P10–P90: $238k – $1.3M)

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 2, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Performance & stability56% positive · 84 mentions
“If you liked Frostpunk you will like this game, they're incredibly similar. The gameplay is pretty much what I expected, there's some jank when it comes to cutscenes and cinematics, and it's not amazingly optimized so its a little sluggish…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing61% positive · 82 mentions
“If you liked Frostpunk you will like this game, they're incredibly similar. The gameplay is pretty much what I expected, there's some jank when it comes to cutscenes and cinematics, and it's not amazingly optimized so its a little sluggish…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics57% positive · 61 mentions
“If you liked Frostpunk you will like this game, they're incredibly similar. The gameplay is pretty much what I expected, there's some jank when it comes to cutscenes and cinematics, and it's not amazingly optimized so its a little sluggish…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio62% positive · 45 mentions
“If you liked Frostpunk you will like this game, they're incredibly similar. The gameplay is pretty much what I expected, there's some jank when it comes to cutscenes and cinematics, and it's not amazingly optimized so its a little sluggish…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI58% positive · 38 mentions
“Strong concept, execution could use some work. Building vertically to escape madness-inducing fog is a neat concept, and having to devote resources to keeping the fog back simply to keep your economy going adds a (to my knowledge) unique…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance52% positive · 33 mentions
“This is a great game with a nice story and gameplay but that is bogged down by quite a few bugs and bad design choices. Lets start with the good stuff: - Great thematic world building - Most base mechanics are nice and intuitive. The…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 24 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity67% positive · 30 mentions
“Haven't played far enough to judge everything, but so far I had five hours of fun. I write this, because I think this game deserves attention. If you like colony building in Frostpunk style, this game might make you very happy. Resource…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value54% positive · 26 mentions
“Okay, I have beaten the game, and here is my review. The good, the bad and the less than ideal. Potential minor spoilers. First off the good stuff! - I enjoy the theme! It's engaging and has a ton of potential! - Branching stories, the…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 16 h played · Report / request removal

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