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The Tartarus Key
Vertical Reach · published by Armor Games Studios · released May 31, 2023 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Vertical Reach, published by Armor Games Studios
There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth
Released May 31, 2023 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 92% positive of 240 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 2,036 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $19.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 4.2k – 24k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $76k – $260k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 240 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 18–100 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
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| Thriller | 1 in 34 games |
| Psychological | 1 in 32 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Multiple Endings | 1 in 12 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
| Horror | 1 in 9 games |
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