What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~13,499
(P10–P90: 5,400 – 29,698)
Gross revenue: ~$55,235
($22,096 – $121,518)
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
Last 90 days: 96% positive across 263 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3353 games).
Gameplay & mechanics95% positive · 98 mentions
“i loved the flow of the game, the movement feels REALLY nice and i like how each of the guns feel i honestly wouldn't change much about the game but i really wish there was an infinite game mode, more upgrades, and a melee option if not a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 3 h played
Content & longevity89% positive · 70 mentions
“Fun game, but horrifically short and not very much replay value. Wish there was more movement options and over it just feels more like it should've been a campaign shooter first, with a roguelite mode. 6/10, kinda felt more like a tech…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 1 h played
Price & value91% positive · 45 mentions
“This game's borderline on whether or not I'd recommend it, but I think it's ultimately worth it as long as you know what you're getting. It's extremely short, I beat the game in less than two hours of play, there's basically no challenge…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played
Visuals & audio96% positive · 25 mentions
“despite its short length Blood Vial was a surprisingly enjoyable experience. The atmosphere is great and the visuals are awesome. For the price its definitely worth checking out if you enjoy short indie experiences”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
Performance & stability94% positive · 16 mentions
“This game's borderline on whether or not I'd recommend it, but I think it's ultimately worth it as long as you know what you're getting. It's extremely short, I beat the game in less than two hours of play, there's basically no challenge…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played
263 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology