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Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream scored 73/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Stealth capsule. Top priority fix: [title_readability] Increase subtitle font size or remove 'THE STOLEN DREAM' to ensure all text remains legible at 120×45 thumbnail size

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 7/10 — Narrative adventure with stealth hints. The character portrait and dark, moody aesthetic suggest a narrative-driven adventure game, and the protagonist's equipped gear hints at action gameplay. However, at tiny size the isometric stealth mechanics are not visually communicated—the capsule reads more as a character-focused narrative game than as a strategic stealth title, which may understate the gameplay depth.
• Title Readability: 8/10 — Strong serif logo, readable at all sizes. The golden serif 'ERIKSHOLM' title with decorative symbol above is prominent, high-contrast against the dark background, and maintains legibility at small and tiny sizes. The subtitle 'THE STOLEN DREAM' is smaller but still readable at full and small sizes; however, it becomes difficult to parse at tiny size due to reduced letter scale.
• Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Warm gold stands out cleanly. The warm golden title and character's illuminated face create strong value separation from the dark background (#1b2838), with clear silhouettes maintained even at tiny size. The character's warm skin tones and burgundy/teal clothing palette add visual richness and pop without muddy blending, though the lower right character detail becomes softer in grayscale contrast.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Polished character portrait, subtle atmosphere. The photorealistic character rendering and atmospheric lighting convey premium production quality with intentional art direction matching the narrative focus. The ornate symbol framing the title adds distinctive visual language, but the overall composition feels more cinematic portrait than gameplay-revealing, which is competent but not exceptionally memorable for a stealth-action hybrid.
• Brand Consistency: 7/10 — Cohesive dark fantasy aesthetic established. The dark tones, golden serif typography, ornamental symbol, and character-centric framing create a recognizable visual identity that suggests narrative weight and mystery. Internal elements align well in palette and mood, though without iconic character or symbol recognition from other marketing materials, the brand voice remains atmospheric but not uniquely distinctive.
• Composition: 7/10 — Clear focal point, good left-right balance. The character portrait anchors the right side as the primary focal point while the left title area provides visual balance and breathing room; the ornamental symbol frames the composition effectively. At tiny size the layout remains readable with clear hierarchy, though the lower character detail and equipment soft-fade slightly into the dark background, losing some silhouette crispness at reduced scales.

What works

• High-contrast golden title. The serif 'ERIKSHOLM' maintains excellent legibility across all viewing sizes with warm gold popping cleanly against dark background.
• Atmospheric character rendering. Photorealistic portrait conveys premium production and narrative focus, with intentional lighting and mood that elevates the visual presentation.
• Balanced layout with breathing room. Left-aligned title and right-aligned character create a stable composition that avoids clutter and guides eye movement naturally.

What hurts the capsule

• Subtitle loses readability at tiny size. 'THE STOLEN DREAM' becomes illegible at thumbnail scale due to reduced font size, limiting full message communication in quick scroll.
• Stealth/isometric mechanics not visually clear. The capsule reads as character-driven narrative rather than strategic stealth gameplay, potentially underselling the mechanics-focused elements to genre enthusiasts.
• Character silhouette softens in detail areas. Lower right equipment and clothing details fade into dark background, reducing silhouette clarity when viewed at small and tiny sizes in grayscale.

Priority fixes

1. [title_readability] Increase subtitle font size or remove 'THE STOLEN DREAM' to ensure all text remains legible at 120×45 thumbnail size
2. [genre_clarity] Consider adding a subtle stealth or isometric UI element (lock icon, grid shadow, or character pose hint) to better signal the gameplay type
3. [contrast_color] Add a slight rim light or darker background vignette behind the character's lower detail area to strengthen silhouette separation at small sizes

Store copy priority fixes

1. [hook_strength] Replace 'Experience an isometric narrative-driven stealth game' with an action-verb opening that leads with either the mystery ('Uncover the truth behind your brother's vanishing and the dark forces shaping your city') or the unique three-character mechanic ('Switch between three unique characters to outsmart a city hunting you').
2. [feature_communication] Add a dedicated sentence explaining each of the three playable characters—their names, one signature ability each, and one example of how that ability solves a problem (e.g., 'Character X's climbing ability lets you access rooftops other characters cannot').
3. [uniqueness] Insert a sentence explicitly contrasting this game's three-character switching mechanic against single-character stealth games, or highlight a specific setting or story element competitors lack.
4. [feature_communication] Replace one story recap with a concrete example of a stealth scenario: 'Guard a warehouse entrance? Use Hanna's distraction ability while your ally circles behind, or climb to the upper floor and drop a chandelier.'

Related guides

• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 2377280 · Tags: Stealth, Real Time Tactics, Isometric, Narrative, Story Rich