What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~29,715
(P10–P90: 11,886 – 65,373)
Gross revenue: ~$97,222
($38,889 – $213,887)
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
Story & writing90% positive · 101 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
Price & value75% positive · 40 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
Gameplay & mechanics75% positive · 32 mentions
“Loan Shark was a complete surprise. This isn't the longest game by any means, and it does cost five bucks - but unlike nearly every other $5 indie horror game on the market right now, this game is vastly more engaging and compelling than…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
Visuals & audio90% positive · 30 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
Content & longevity65% positive · 26 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
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
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