Naughty Dog LLCPlayStation Publishing LLCMar 28, 2023$59.99USView on Steam ↗

The Last of Us™ Part I

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

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Estimated lifetime revenueHigh confidence

$88.3Mgross

$53Mlow → high range$150.1M

Net to developer$64.1M

Most likely between $53M and $150.1M. On 8 games checked against developer-reported sales, our median error is 11%. How we estimate →

Across 3 stores

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Store	Price	Score	Revenue · chart
Steam	$59.99	84%	approximately $88.3M
PlayStation	$27.99	98%	—
Epic	$29.99	97%	#54

Matched by title. Prices and chart positions are each store's US storefront; Epic charts worldwide. * critic score.

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Reviews

What players mention

Themes across 3294 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.

Story & quests

94% · 549

Visuals & world

93% · 452

Gameplay & combat

91% · 312

Performance & bugs

Player reviews (3,305)

Recommended19h played6 found helpfulAug 2026

I swear. The Last of Us Part I is much more than a post-apocalyptic survival game. It explores grief, loss, morality, and what people are willing to do to survive in a world where society has completely collapsed. But what really makes the game special is its story and characters. The relationship between Joel and Ellie feels incredibly human, and the game constantly makes you question who is actually right or wrong. An amazing story, great gameplay, and one of the most memorable journeys I've experienced in a video game.

Recommended1h played4 found helpfulAug 2026

[h1]THE LAST OF US PART I[/h1] I played through this on PS5 (my friend lent it to me), and the narrative experience was absolutely exceptional. [hr][/hr] [h2]The Story[/h2] [u]This is where The Last of Us truly excels.[/u] The way Joel and Ellie's relationship develops feels [b]natural, earned, and genuinely moving.[/b] Every conversation builds their bond, and by the end you genuinely care about both of them. The dialogue lands perfectly — it feels like real people talking, not forced exposition. [u]The pacing is masterful too.[/u] You're so pulled into their journey that [b]you don't realize how much time has passed.[/b] Hours disappear because the story has such a grip on you. That's the mark of truly excellent narrative design. [hr][/hr] [h2]Character Development[/h2] Both Joel and Ellie change throughout this journey in ways that feel [u]organic and believable.[/u] Their growth isn't rushed or artificial — it happens naturally through their interactions and the world they're navigating. [hr][/hr] [h2]Puzzles & Exploration[/h2] The game balances story with exploration nicely. There are puzzles and environmental challenges that feel [u]thoughtful without being overwhelming.[/u] You get time to breathe and explore between story beats. [hr][/hr] [h2]Atmosphere & Tension[/h2] The game excels at building genuine dread through specific encounters. Clicker encounters, especially in enclosed spaces, force you to move like a ghost — carefully, quietly, aware that one mistake means death. [u]These moments create real tension through environmental design and the threat of sudden danger.[/u] They show how well The Last of Us understands pacing and fear. [hr][/hr] [h2]Presentation[/h2] [b]It's remarkable how well this PS3-era game holds up visually on PS5.[/b] The character animations are expressive and detailed, and the world feels lived-in and immersive. [hr][/hr] [h2]Overall[/h2] The Last of Us Part I is a masterclass in narrative-driven gaming. The story, characters, and emotional journey make this an experience that stays with you long after it ends.