Tachyon: The Fringe (Steam Game) 
Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy — your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most powerful weapon on your ship is in your head.
- Simulation (35)
- Space Sim (19)
- Space (17)
- Classic (6)
- Sci-fi (6)
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2009 |
| Price | $ 9.99 Top 30% |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 89.7% (very positive) Top 25% / 89.6% Top 25% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 81.5% Top 20% / 81.6% Top 20% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 185 Top 30% / 202 Top 30% |
| Curators | 16 reviews |
| Median Play Time | 10.4 hours Top 15% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 1 hour Top 25% |
| Followers | 999 |
| Owners | ± 44K Top 25% |
| Copies Sold | ± 11.6K Top 30% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 51.8K Top 30% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
Here you can see Tachyon: The Fringe's Steam rating and reviews between November 2010 and December 2023. Steam's rating oscillates between 100% (May 2013) and 87.3% (June 2019).
The 202 reviews Top 30% suggest that Tachyon: The Fringe might be a reasonable indie success. Peaks in the chart suggest that major updates or discounts happened.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows Tachyon: The Fringe's review languages. The most popular language is English (87%), followed by Russian (4%). The player's languages are well diversified, with 12 different languages appearing in the reviews. The game has only one translation (English), it could have been more popular if it was translated in more languages.
Time Played
This chart displays the time players have spent in Tachyon: The Fringe, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time in game is excellent, with 33 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews play time is 28 times lower than the positive reviews median play time. When the negative review time is low (median : 24 minutes), it can be a sign that the game crashes on some systems or that players misunderstood the nature of the game (Does the Steam page clearly explain it, with gifs and a gameplay video ?). It can also mean that some players were somehow offended by Tachyon: The Fringe and decided to review it and get a refund under 2 hours. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
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 rating of 89.7% Top 25% should be taken into account when assessing them.
Please take this list with a grain of salt, as this is an AI generated list based on a small sample of Tachyon: The Fringe's review data provided by Steam. 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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