tonehack (@tonehack) is a roguelike and strategy game commentary channel with about 3,080 subscribers and a median of roughly 330 views per video. The channel posts long, unedited-feeling playthroughs and previews, mostly around 40 to 90 minutes, but has not uploaded in over two years. Estimated sponsored integration rate is $150 to $250 per video, since sponsored share is zero.
Dedicated roguelike audience with long-form strategy playthroughs
- Median of 329 views per video across 3,080 subscribers
- Long-form playthroughs average about 60 minutes, suited to deep game-specific placements
- Zero sponsored videos in recent uploads, so an integration would stand out
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- multi-part playthrough series, game preview and first look, patch and update analysis
- Tone
- analytical, casual
- Language
- English
- On camera
- No, voiceover and b-roll
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- 40 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Game-focused content with no flagged titles or descriptions across the last 30 videos.
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Platforms
Benchmark score: 14 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Balatro ~ New Patch Preview | Gold Stake, Green Deck | S5•E2 · 525 views
▶Balatro ~ New Patch Preview | Gold Stake, Green Deck | S5•E1 · 275 views
▶Balatro ~ New Patch Preview | Gold Stake, Blue Deck | S4•E1 · 195 viewsLast three uploads, latest 919 days ago.
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About tonehack
tonehack is a YouTube channel focused on roguelikes and strategy video games, featuring long playthroughs, early-access previews and analysis of game patches. Episodes are typically released as multi-part series, with runs of Balatro, Slice & Dice, Rift Wizard 2 and Invisible Inc. among the recent subjects. The channel has about 3,080 subscribers and roughly 671 videos in total.
The audience appears to be adult gamers interested in deckbuilders and tactics games; these demographic figures are estimates and not channel-reported data. Viewership is small, with a median of about 330 views per video, and the channel has not posted in more than two years.
Estimated sponsored integration rates are $150 to $250 per video, which at this median view count implies a CPM of roughly $450 to $750 per 1,000 views against the $10 typical for paid ads. Brands targeting a niche roguelike audience with a small budget may find it a fit.
Written from tonehack's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. tonehack can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about tonehack
How much does tonehack charge for a sponsored video?
Based on a median of about 330 views and long-form pricing, estimated sponsored integrations are $150 to $250 per video. This is a floor-based estimate, not a published rate card. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.
What does tonehack post about on YouTube?
tonehack posts roguelike and strategy game playthroughs, previews of new early-access titles, and analysis of game patches. Videos are long, often 40 to 90 minutes, and are released as multi-part series on specific games.
How do I contact tonehack for a brand deal?
The channel lists a contact page at tonehack.net/contact. Direct contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked, and this channel is not currently listed as boosted.