The Shivah (Steam Game) 
Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.
- Point & Click (92)
- Adventure (91)
- Indie (66)
- Noir (49)
- Singleplayer (34)
- Story Rich (26)
- Short (19)
- 2D (16)
- Pixel Graphics (14)
- Mystery (14)
- Detective (10)
- Classic (7)
- Retro (5)
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2013 |
| Price | $ 4.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 82.1% (positive) / 81.3% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 77.2% Top 30% / 77.1% Top 30% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 504 Top 20% / 785 Top 15% |
| Curators | 82 reviews Top 10% |
| Median Play Time | 2.6 hours |
| Play Time per Dollar | 32 minutes |
| Followers | 1.2K Top 30% |
| Owners | ± 149.6K Top 15% |
| Copies Sold | ± 39.5K Top 15% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 68.8K Top 25% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows The Shivah's Steam rating and reviews from November 2013 to December 2023. Steam's rating is in a range going from 97.6% (December 2013) to 80.8% (May 2019).
The 785 reviews Top 15% suggest that The Shivah might be an indie success or even a small AAA success. Peaks in the chart suggest that major updates or discounts happened.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows The Shivah's review languages. The most popular language is English (78%), followed by Russian (8%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 23 languages represented. The game has only one translation (English). Having more translations could have boosted the game's popularity.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in The Shivah, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time in game is relatively low, with only 256 minutes in the 80th percentile. Short games can be fun, but some players might feel that it's too short and ask for a refund.
The median play time for the negative reviews is similar to the median for positive reviews, hinting that there is no significant difference in the player's experience and that is more a question of personal taste.
Players' Feedback
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These advantages and disadvantages are not meant to provide a fair assessment of the game, but to help developers identify potential improvements. The game's 82.1% rating should be factored in during their evaluation.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of The Shivah's review data that Steam provides. 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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