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Late Homework | 遅れた宿題

95% positive · 455 Steam reviews · released Oct 30, 2024 · by sodaraptor

HorrorThird PersonPsychological HorrorRetroAdventurePixel GraphicsExplorationCute

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

Lifetime units: ~17.3k (P10–P90: 6.9k – 38k)

Gross revenue: ~$84.8k (P10–P90: $33.9k – $187k)

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

Visuals & audio97% positive · 89 mentions
“get this game now. Late Homework is a love letter to the PS1 horror greats. the dev knows why old horror games hit the way they did and injects Late Homework with its own personality and art direction that is both charming and unsettling…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Story & writing91% positive · 76 mentions
“It's short, it's sweet, it's sharp, and it's certainly worth the price of admission. Late Homework (stylized as 遅れた宿題 | Late Homework in-game) is a bite-sized horror title by the ever-talented Sodaraptor. Players join the unlucky high…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI85% positive · 53 mentions
“Baby's First Silent Hill Things I Like About Late Homework: Short And Effective Mini Horror Trip Another great example of which horror can manifest even in the simplest graphic. The lighting especially takes the cake. Limited light within…”Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics83% positive · 48 mentions
“It's short, it's sweet, it's sharp, and it's certainly worth the price of admission. Late Homework (stylized as 遅れた宿題 | Late Homework in-game) is a bite-sized horror title by the ever-talented Sodaraptor. Players join the unlucky high…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value97% positive · 35 mentions
“It's short, it's sweet, it's sharp, and it's certainly worth the price of admission. Late Homework (stylized as 遅れた宿題 | Late Homework in-game) is a bite-sized horror title by the ever-talented Sodaraptor. Players join the unlucky high…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity100% positive · 26 mentions
“It's short, it's sweet, it's sharp, and it's certainly worth the price of admission. Late Homework (stylized as 遅れた宿題 | Late Homework in-game) is a bite-sized horror title by the ever-talented Sodaraptor. Players join the unlucky high…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance78% positive · 18 mentions
“A nice bite-sized homage to Silent Hill Late Homework is an example of quality over quantity. While the game itself is only around an hour long it bleeds atmosphere from the nice crunchy PS1 visuals to the subtle sound design. Gameplay…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability59% positive · 17 mentions
“Late Homework is my favorite horror game. ...wait, let me try that again. Late Homework is my favorite kind of horror game. Practically every single thing about it is just perfect. We have a memorable protagonist who you'll care for almost…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 5 h played · Report / request removal

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

Perspective

Third-person

Technology

3D

Art style

Pixel artStylized

Structure

Linear

Mood & themes

HorrorCuteDark

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.

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