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Loan Shark

85% positive · 667 Steam reviews · released Aug 8, 2025 · by Studio Ortica

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

Lifetime units: ~29.7k (P10–P90: 11.9k – 65.4k)

Gross revenue: ~$97.2k (P10–P90: $38.9k – $214k)

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

Story & writing89% positive · 110 mentions
“This game genuinely terrified me, and that’s saying something, because I have both thalassophobia and megalophobia. Loan Shark absolutely understands how to use the ocean and scale to create fear. I went in completely blind, played it on…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value77% positive · 44 mentions
“Nice and short first psychological horror Experience for me. Trying your morality a bit and a talking fish friend. No Replay-ability BUT makes up for it by having a fair price and a Easy 100% Achievement so it doesn't become another…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics74% positive · 35 mentions
“This game genuinely terrified me, and that’s saying something, because I have both thalassophobia and megalophobia. Loan Shark absolutely understands how to use the ocean and scale to create fear. I went in completely blind, played it on…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio91% positive · 32 mentions
“This game genuinely terrified me, and that’s saying something, because I have both thalassophobia and megalophobia. Loan Shark absolutely understands how to use the ocean and scale to create fear. I went in completely blind, played it on…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity63% positive · 27 mentions
“Nice and short first psychological horror Experience for me. Trying your morality a bit and a talking fish friend. No Replay-ability BUT makes up for it by having a fair price and a Easy 100% Achievement so it doesn't become another…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability68% positive · 19 mentions
“It's great storytelling. Losing yourself -- small dismemberment and offshoring your own property for temporary freedom, relief. All for what, just to continue down the path you were destined from the beginning. It envelopes you into a…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 16 h played · Report / request removal

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