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START AGAIN: a prologue
insertdisc5 · released Aug 18, 2021 · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by insertdisc5
timeloop depression station ✦ In Stars and Time's prototype-thingy-thing
Released Aug 18, 2021
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Overwhelmingly Positive · 95% positive of 634 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 1,854 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $10.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 6 | Oct 23, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 22 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul 2026 | 12 | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 9 | 1 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 12k – 70k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $110k – $380k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 634 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 19–110 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Time Travel | 1 in 166 games |
| Party-Based RPG | 1 in 54 games |
| LGBTQ+ | 1 in 37 games |
| JRPG | 1 in 34 games |
| Text-Based | 1 in 28 games |
| Turn-Based Combat | 1 in 22 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
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