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What Never Was Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support

What Never Was
What Never Was is a short, story-driven first-person game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving about Sarah, having to shoulder the arduous task of clearing out her grandfathers attic, and soon finds that not everything about the attic is what it seems.
Platforms
Steam
Product Type
Game
Franchise
What Never Was
Release Date
11-01-2019
Developers
Publishers
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (9)
All Reviews
Very Positive (5.26k)
User Rating
94.5%
Wishlists
20.33k
Followers
8.69k
Languages
Top Sellers-- (ATH:4)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 4 on 04-02-2019, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:248)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 248 on 06-01-2019 - 12-01-2019, weekly ranking
Original Price
Free
Current Price
-
Gross Revenue
$54.06k
Units Sold
235.48k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Achievements
Back TogetherA Pirate's Life For YouObserver Of Rare AntiquitiesCollectorSassy Pig

What Never Was Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time

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Game Update Timeline for What Never Was
DateEventDescription
2019-01-11ReleasedThe game is officially released
2019-01-13What Never Was - Patch #1
2019-01-20What Never Was - Patch #2
2019-01-27What Never Was - Patch #3
2026-08-02

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Is What Never Was Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis

"Many players appreciate the overall graphics quality and charming atmosphere of the game along with its compelling introduction to mechanics and narrative, while the lack of depth resulting in a short gameplay experience, significant glitches, and issues with framerates and volume balance are prominent concerns that detract from the engaging emotional journey and mixed reviews of stability and reliability during play; moreover, while some enjoy the pleasant visuals and emotional music, criticism arises regarding simplistic puzzles and the perceived brevity of the experience, making it feel more like a demo than a fully realized project."

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What Else Do What Never Was Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data

By Followers

Total: 10
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
12%86%1.01m$59.99$1.91b54.37m--
10%97%184.22k$29.99$593.10m36.12mAnnapurna Interactive
10%96%872.97k$59.99$3.69b105.27mBaldur's Gate
8%97%393.96k$8.99$166.62m16.71mCoffee Stain Publishing
8%83%426.84k$59.99$417.43m30.43m--

* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

By Wishlists

Total: 10
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
10%96%872.97k$59.99$3.69b105.27mBaldur's Gate
9%95%367.35k$59.99$284.69m16.97m--
11%93%7.01k--$145.09k1.07m--
10%97%184.22k$29.99$593.10m36.12mAnnapurna Interactive
8%95%108.57k$24.99$84.33m6.59mAnnapurna Interactive

* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

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