What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~20,724
(P10–P90: 8,290 – 45,593)
Gross revenue: ~$339,704
($135,888 – $747,351)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Gameplay & mechanics75% positive · 121 mentions
“The atmosphere seriously carries the often shallow gameplay. But still a fun 1 time playthrough. First off, if you expect Inscryption 2 or just something adjacent, this is not it. It has similar vibes and atmosphere as Inscryption Act1…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 15 h played
Visuals & audio76% positive · 79 mentions
“The atmosphere seriously carries the often shallow gameplay. But still a fun 1 time playthrough. First off, if you expect Inscryption 2 or just something adjacent, this is not it. It has similar vibes and atmosphere as Inscryption Act1…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 15 h played
Story & writing85% positive · 73 mentions
“Inkshade is a fantastic atmospheric roguelite, blending turn-based gameplay with a hauntingly unique vibe. From the very first minute, its story, mechanics, and mood draw you in like a dark gift you can’t put down. Sure, you could compare…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 15 h played
Content & longevity67% positive · 60 mentions
“The atmosphere seriously carries the often shallow gameplay. But still a fun 1 time playthrough. First off, if you expect Inscryption 2 or just something adjacent, this is not it. It has similar vibes and atmosphere as Inscryption Act1…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 15 h played
Difficulty & balance66% positive · 35 mentions
“The atmosphere seriously carries the often shallow gameplay. But still a fun 1 time playthrough. First off, if you expect Inscryption 2 or just something adjacent, this is not it. It has similar vibes and atmosphere as Inscryption Act1…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 15 h played
Price & value88% positive · 25 mentions
“First off, I wholly recommend the game. It was an experience well worth the money. The art and design were all very much on point, and the gameplay and progression were fun while they lasted. That said, I completely finished the game in…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 11 h played
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