You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.
- Lovecraftian (11)
- Horror (9)
- Adventure (8)
- Point & Click (8)
Release Date | Nov 4, 2015 |
Price | $ 5.99 |
Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 79.4% (mostly positive) / 79.2% |
Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 71.2% / 71.2% |
Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 68 / 72 |
Curators | 21 reviews Top 30% |
Median Play Time | 5.9 hours Top 30% |
Play Time per Dollar | 59 minutes Top 25% |
Followers | 1.2K Top 30% |
Owners | ± 17.8K |
Copies Sold | ± 4.1K |
Gross Revenue ($) | ± 7.6K |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This chart shows Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet's Steam rating and reviews from November 2015 to November 2023. Steam's rating is in a range going from 93.3% (July 2017) to 79.1% (November 2023).
With 72 reviews, Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet might be a minor indie success if it was made quickly.
Review Languages
This donut graph displays the languages of Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet's Steam reviews. The most popular language is English (44%), followed by Spanish - Spain (15%). There is a nice diversity in the reviews, with 12 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 Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time in game is acceptable, with 10 hours in the 80th percentile.
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. The negative review time is high (median is 5 hours), it can be a sign that Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet crashes after a while or becomes too repetitive or difficult towards the end. You could check if there is an explanation in the Players' feedback section.
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 79.4% rating should be factored in during their evaluation.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of Call of Cthulhu: Shadow of the Comet'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!