The Fan (Steam Game) 
The Fan is an interactive photo fiction with real locations and actors.The game is a first person thriller with a unique twist. Driven by a creepy and unsettling atmosphere, it will take you deep within the darkest places of Paris underground.
- Violent (106)
- Adventure (100)
- Point & Click (97)
- Horror (94)
- Hidden Object (90)
- First-Person (85)
- Dark (82)
- Psychological Horror (80)
- Short (78)
- Interactive Fiction (75)
- Cinematic (73)
- Dark Humor (71)
- Mystery (69)
- Thriller (67)
- Multiple Endings (65)
- Narration (62)
- Singleplayer (57)
- Indie (49)
- FMV (46)
- Gore (42)
| Release Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Price | $ 5.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 64.5% (mixed) Bottom 25% / 63% Bottom 25% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 60.8% Bottom 30% / 60% Bottom 30% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 93 / 135 |
| Curators | 18 reviews Top 30% |
| Median Play Time | 1.6 hour |
| Play Time per Dollar | 16 minutes Bottom 30% |
| Followers | 473 |
| Owners | ± 16.9K |
| Copies Sold | ± 7.8K |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 21.5K |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
This graph shows The Fan's Steam rating and reviews between May 2017 and November 2023. Steam's rating is in a range going from 78.5% (May 2017) to 61.7% (March 2023).
The 135 reviews suggest that The Fan might be a reasonable indie success. The graph seems to be a long tailed distribution. That sometimes means that the marketing efforts were concentrated on the game launch, and that there was no major update or discounts after.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows The Fan's review languages. The most popular language is English (57%), followed by Russian (11%). There is a healthy diversity in the review languages, with 17 different languages represented. The game has 2 translations (English and French). More translations could have boosted the game's popularity.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in The Fan, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time played is short, reaching only 177 minutes in the 80th percentile. Some players enjoy short games, but there is always a risk that people will be disapointed.
The negative reviews play time is 1.5 times lower than the positive reviews median play time.
Players' Feedback
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's score of 64.5% Bottom 25% should be considered while evaluating them.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of The Fan'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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