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TR-49

95% positive · 1,129 Steam reviews · released Jan 21, 2026 · by inkle Ltd

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

Lifetime units: ~42.8k (P10–P90: 17.1k – 94.3k)

Gross revenue: ~$246k (P10–P90: $98.2k – $540k)

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 7, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Last 90 days: 90% positive across 123 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).

Story & writing92% positive · 219 mentions
“With "Reduce Hints" switched on, I think this might be my new favourite game in the niche genre of "database search games". The obvious comparison is something like Her Story, which I did enjoy, but here the cohesion between the mechanics…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics90% positive · 63 mentions
“With "Reduce Hints" switched on, I think this might be my new favourite game in the niche genre of "database search games". The obvious comparison is something like Her Story, which I did enjoy, but here the cohesion between the mechanics…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio93% positive · 40 mentions
“Someone described this as "Wikipedia rabbit hole as a game" and yeah, that fits the bill. Cool idea! Wish we had more games like this. The start of the game is slightly chaotic -- while you're trying to learn what's going on and how to…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value90% positive · 29 mentions
“Someone described this as "Wikipedia rabbit hole as a game" and yeah, that fits the bill. Cool idea! Wish we had more games like this. The start of the game is slightly chaotic -- while you're trying to learn what's going on and how to…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity86% positive · 22 mentions
“This is a masterpiece of a detective game. Best experienced in one sitting, if at all possible, and if not, take lots of notes. It's impossible to describe how it feels without spoiling it, but if you persevere, I guarantee you will have…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI88% positive · 17 mentions
“This is a masterpiece of a detective game. Best experienced in one sitting, if at all possible, and if not, take lots of notes. It's impossible to describe how it feels without spoiling it, but if you persevere, I guarantee you will have…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance81% positive · 16 mentions
“This review is especially made for those who like to get all the achievements in games. Minor spoilers ahead. TR-49 is another great detective game by inkle that takes place inside a special computer and your goal is to find a secret…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal

401 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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