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Sunless Skies

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App ID 596970
App Type Game
Store Name Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition
Developer
Publisher Failbetter Games
Franchise Fallen London Universe
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Engine.Unity
Last Change Number 24981165
Last Record Update 28 August 2024 – 20:06:26 UTC ()
Release Date 31 January 2019 – 17:59:36 UTC ()
😋 81.76%
↑2,717 ↓486
27
In-Game

SAIL THE STARS. BETRAY YOUR QUEEN. MURDER A SUN. Sunless Skies is a Gothic Horror roleplay game with a focus on exploration and exquisite storytelling.

Additional Information

Developer Failbetter Games
metacritic_name Sunless Skies
controller_support full
metacritic_score 87
metacritic_fullurl https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/sunless-skies?ftag=MCD-06-10aaa1f
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Failbetter Games
Store Release Date 31 January 2019 ()
osarch empty string
community_hub_visible Yes
Primary Genre RPG (3)
Store Genres Adventure (25), Indie (23), RPG (3)
Steam Release Date 31 January 2019 – 17:59:36 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 30 August 2022 – 13:22:48 UTC () (1661865768)
osextended macos64
review_score 8
review_percentage 84
Detected Technologies (?) Engine.Unity, SDK.UnityIL2CPP
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • category: Playable
  • test_timestamp: 22 September 2022 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 7888392
  • configuration:
    supported_inputgamepad
    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_01
    non_deck_display_glyphs0
    small_text0
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimenative
    requires_h2640
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
Content Descriptors Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

1 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes

Tags

🧷 Steampunk 🐙 Lovecraftian 🗺 Exploration 🎲 RPG 📚 Story Rich 👤 Singleplayer 🗺️ Top-Down 🌫 Atmospheric 🌱 Indie 🌲 Survival 🗺️ Adventure 👻 Rogue-like 🚂 Trains 😨 Dark 💰 Kickstarter 2️⃣ Sequel 🌠 Space 🤑 Crowdfunded 🧞 Choices Matter 🕰️ Alternate History

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Steam Cloud Family Sharing Full Controller Support

Assets

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Web Assets
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Steam charts

  • 27 players right now
  • 53 24-hour peak
  • 2,344 all-time peak 3 February 2019
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Store data

  • 29,338 followers
  • #7137 in top sellers
  • 2,717 positive reviews
  • 486 negative reviews
  • 84.83% positive reviews

Twitch stats

  • 0 viewers right now
  • 3 24-hour peak
  • 12,446 all-time peak
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User reviews history

  • 😋 Very Positive
  • 81.76% SteamDB Rating
  • 2,717 84.8% positive reviews
  • 486 15.2% negative reviews

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Markers

Date Label 30-day Peak
31 January 2019 – 17:59 Steam Release -
2 October 2020 – 17:00 ⇄ Humble Bundle: October 2020 Humble Choice (#11) -

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How many players are playing Sunless Skies right now on Steam?

Steam player counter indicates there are currently 27 players live playing Sunless Skies on Steam.

Sunless Skies had an all-time peak of 2344 concurrent players on 3 February 2019.

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