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What Never Was
What Never Was Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support
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.
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What Never Was
Recent Reviews
Very Positive (11)
All Reviews
Very Positive (5.28k)
User Rating
94.5%
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Current Average Daily CCU
4
Wishlists
19.28k
Followers
8.70k
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Top Sellers-- (ATH:4)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 4 on 04-02-2019, daily ranking
Best: 4 on 04-02-2019, daily ranking
Most Played6114 (ATH:249)
Ranked 6114 on 08-09-2026.
Best: 249 on 06-01-2019 - 12-01-2019, weekly ranking
Best: 249 on 06-01-2019 - 12-01-2019, weekly ranking
Original Price
Free
Current Price
-
Gross Revenue
$54.42k
Units Sold
236.90k
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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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Upgrade to Starter →Games Like What Never WasBased on similar characteristics and audience overlap
Total: 90
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 19.58k | $17.99 | $50.15m | 5.33m | We Were Here Series | |
| 80% | 49.98k | $6.99 | $106.54m | 27.17m | -- | |
| 92% | 6.88k | $9.99 | $4.72m | 1.01m | Fears to Fathom | |
| 93% | 42.70k | $19.99 | $83.54m | 7.13m | -- | |
| 95% | 124.14k | $19.99 | $25.16m | 3.70m | Little Nightmares |
What Else Do What Never Was Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data
By Followers
Total: 10
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| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12% | 87% | 1.02m | $59.99 | $1.92b | 54.47m | -- | |
| 10% | 97% | 186.33k | $38.99 | $593.60m | 36.16m | Annapurna Interactive | |
| 10% | 96% | 880.51k | $59.99 | $3.70b | 105.37m | Baldur's Gate | |
| 8% | 97% | 395.70k | $8.99 | $167.04m | 16.73m | Coffee Stain Publishing | |
| 8% | 83% | 429.62k | $59.99 | $418.06m | 30.45m | -- |
* 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
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| Name | Player Overlap | User Rating | Review Count | Original Price | Gross Revenue | Units Sold | Franchise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 96% | 880.51k | $59.99 | $3.70b | 105.37m | Baldur's Gate | |
| 9% | 95% | 370.26k | $59.99 | $285.19m | 16.99m | -- | |
| 11% | 93% | 7.04k | -- | $146.03k | 1.07m | -- | |
| 10% | 97% | 186.33k | $38.99 | $593.60m | 36.16m | Annapurna Interactive | |
| 8% | 95% | 110.48k | $24.99 | $84.70m | 6.62m | Annapurna 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.