Steam market intelligence
Sharks and Minnows
92% positive · 371 Steam reviews · released Apr 14, 2025 · by Collin
IndieExplorationHorrorUnderwater
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~14.1k
(P10–P90: 5.6k – 31k)
Gross revenue: ~$92.2k
(P10–P90: $36.9k – $203k)
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 & audio93% positive · 30 mentions
“I don’t even know where to start. Sharks and Minnows might be the most original horror experience I’ve played in YEARS. Whoever thought “haunted swim center + stamina-based survival + psychological dread” was a good idea... deserves an…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics93% positive · 27 mentions
“I don’t even know where to start. Sharks and Minnows might be the most original horror experience I’ve played in YEARS. Whoever thought “haunted swim center + stamina-based survival + psychological dread” was a good idea... deserves an…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing86% positive · 21 mentions
“i have a massive fear of the ocean but still decided to play this game for my YouTube channel. when i tell you this was the most terrifying gaming experience I've had, i MEAN it. MAJOR props to the developer. the ending sequence almost has…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value90% positive · 20 mentions
“A Fun & Suspenseful Attack on your Thalassophobia I first encountered this game watching [url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3aR3FU55c2mV1zp-dhv8Q] VVolf play it and it immediately caught my attention. Reminiscent to The Poolrooms…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability72% positive · 18 mentions
“Leaving this review after having just beat this game in about 70 minutes. As a complete package, this was a pretty fun horror experience for about an hour. There are certainly more replayable ones out there, but I was still genuinely…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity88% positive · 16 mentions
“Indie horrors tend to deliver the same sort of content it seems but this game is a gem. The puzzles are great and the idea itself is super creative and horrifying for those scared of deep waters. Love the game keep it up”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 1 h played · Report / request removal288 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
Mood & themes
Horror
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.