What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~22.1k
(P10–P90: 8.8k – 48.6k)
Gross revenue: ~$452k
(P10–P90: $181k – $995k)
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 Jul 8, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 97% positive across 33 stored reviews. Action games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 84% (median of 3300 games).
Story & writing95% positive · 128 mentions
“We are so back!!! This is exactly what fans hoped for. After the 2 previous remasters made from ASPYR, Crystal Dynamics somehow managed to raise the bar even higher. The graphics are next level while still keeping the dark gothic…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio97% positive · 90 mentions
“The Remaster makes me enjoy the game even more. The new camera and graphics turn this masterpiece into a bigger one. Now we need a REAL Reboot of the series, starting with Blood Omen 1”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 5 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics94% positive · 84 mentions
“We are so back!!! This is exactly what fans hoped for. After the 2 previous remasters made from ASPYR, Crystal Dynamics somehow managed to raise the bar even higher. The graphics are next level while still keeping the dark gothic…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 2 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI98% positive · 58 mentions
“Well... it is a shinier version of an old toy. Doesn't bring the same joy as discovering the story for the first time. The combat mechanics are brain dead, the controls are flaky (both keyboard and gamepad). I played it with the hopes I…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 11 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity96% positive · 56 mentions
“This game goes above and beyond what a "remaster" is expected to do. It adds content, fixes complaints from the original release, restores optional cut content... It's like nothing I've ever seen. Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is the…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 0 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability97% positive · 31 mentions
“The remade camera perspective alone makes this worth buying. Native ultrawide support, smooth framerate. Please give it a shot so we can possibly see a new mainline Legacy of Kain one day.”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value93% positive · 27 mentions
“The sweetest memories of early 2005. Some kid got a pirated version of this game installed on a school computer, and I was the lucky one to play it after him. Simply, good times. When I found out a new remaster was coming, I had to buy…”
Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 11 h played · Report / request removal324 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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