Don't Starve (Steam Game) 
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
- Survival (3689)
- Open World Survival Craft (2156)
- Crafting (1898)
- Adventure (1770)
- Indie (1758)
- Sandbox (1625)
- Singleplayer (1375)
- Perma Death (1114)
- Open World (1030)
- Exploration (1006)
- Multiplayer (974)
- Rogue-like (774)
- Replay Value (676)
- Moddable (657)
- Difficult (591)
- Simulation (545)
- 2D (485)
- Top-Down (414)
- Survival Horror (396)
- Horror (386)
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Price | $ 9.99 Top 30% |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 96.7% (overwhelmingly positive) Top 4% / 96.7% Top 4% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 95.2% Top 1% / 95.3% Top 1% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 89.6K Top 1% / 106K Top 1% |
| Curators | 486 reviews Top 1% |
| Median Play Time | 36 hours Top 3% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 3.6 hours Top 3% |
| Followers | 195K Top 1% |
| Owners | ± 8.1M Top 1% |
| Copies Sold | ± 6.1M Top 1% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 21.5M Top 1% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This graph shows Don't Starve's Steam rating and reviews between November 2012 and December 2023. Steam's rating is relatively stable, varying from 96.6% (October 2023) to 99.6% (March 2013).
With 106K reviews Top 1%, Don't Starve is an undeniable major AAA level success. There are peaks that suggests major updates or discounts. They often took place in November.
Review Languages
This doughnut graph shows Don't Starve's reviewers languages. The most popular language is English (37%), followed by Simplified Chinese (26%). There is a healthy diversity in the review languages, with 29 different languages represented. The game has 2 translations (English and Simplified Chinese), it's always good to have more translations to access other markets.
Time Played
This chart displays the time played in Don't Starve, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. You'll notice that the time played is very impressive, reaching 131 hours in the 80th percentile.
The median play time for the negative reviews is 4.4 times less than the median for positive reviews. Some players have left a negative review after playing a significant amount of time (56 hours in the 80th percentile) which could mean that a part of Don't Starve's fanbase was unhappy about an update and review bombed the game. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
| Game's Strengths | Game's Weaknesses |
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It's important to understand that this list of positives and negatives is not an unbiased evaluation of the game. Its purpose is to support developers in understanding what their players want. The game's score of 96.7% Top 4% should be considered while evaluating them.
Take into account that list was generated using AI on a small sample of Don't Starve's Steam review data, it is not meant to be exhaustive. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!
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