Steam keys for "The Day Before," a game initially topping Steam's wishlist but later criticized for poor launch conditions, are fetching high prices on resale platforms after being removed from Steam. Green Man Gaming, a third-party key seller, has listed the game for prices exceeding $200. Despite its initial popularity, the game from developer Fntastic faced accusations of copying aspects of other popular games and encountered a trademark dispute. Following an ill-received early access launch that saw a significant player drop-off and made The Day Before one of Steam's worst-rated games, Fntastic shut down operations and offered refunds to purchasers. This predicament has led to a scarcity of the game, propelling the resale value of existing keys. In a critical review by IGN, "The Day Before" was rated as one of the worst games the reviewer had ever played.

Why are Steam keys for "The Day Before" so expensive on resale platforms?

Steam keys for "The Day Before" are expensive due to the game's removal from Steam shortly after launch, creating scarcity for a title that was once highly anticipated. This causes resale values to surge as it's the only way for interested individuals to obtain the game.