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Vartio
by Pepperbox Studios, published by indie.io
Patrol a haunted forest as a lone medieval guard in this short psychological horror experience. Leave the safety of your watchtower, listen for threats in the dark, and uncover what's lurking beyond the trees—before para
Released Aug 12, 2025
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive · 76% positive of 46 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | 270 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Regular US price | $1.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Nov 18, 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Nov 25, 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Dec 2, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Dec 16, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Dec 23, 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Week of Dec 30, 2025 | 3 | 1 |
| Week of Jan 6, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jan 13, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of Feb 17, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Mar 17, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Apr 21, 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Week of May 19, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 18, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 25, 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 15, 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 29, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Supernatural | 1 in 36 games |
| Psychological | 1 in 32 games |
| Investigation | 1 in 31 games |
| Walking Simulator | 1 in 24 games |
| Dark Fantasy | 1 in 20 games |
| Psychological Horror | 1 in 12 games |
| Linear | 1 in 12 games |
| Dark | 1 in 12 games |
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