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The Hat Man: Shadow Ward
Game Mechanics LLC · released Jun 10, 2016 · data updated Oct 24, 2026
Based on a true story, discover the horror of the Canton insane asylum as you attempt to rescue your daughter. Experience the scariest game of 2014.
Released Jun 10, 2016
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 64% positive of 2,816 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 86k – 280k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $440k – $1.5M before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 2,816 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 31–98 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Walking Simulator | 1 in 24 games |
| Survival Horror | 1 in 23 games |
| Survival | 1 in 13 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Female Protagonist | 1 in 11 games |
| Horror | 1 in 9 games |
| Anime | 1 in 9 games |
| First-Person | 1 in 6 games |
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