A Plague Tale: Innocence weaves a tale that lingers long after the credits roll: 103 positive mentions out of 110 for its story. More than a third of players have already spent over 10 hours in Amicia and Hugo’s world, with 95% of them calling it time well spent.
What it's about: Vivez le récit déchirant d’Amicia et de son petit frère Hugo, livrés à eux-mêmes au cœur des heures les plus sombres de l’Histoire.
In-game
« En tant que petite sœur j'ai très bien joué le rôle de la grande sœur ! On est mort seulement 4 fois dans le chapitre 1 ! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played111« Babysitting Horror of a Game.. Imagine The Last of Us, but instead of zombies, it’s 3 trillion rats… and instead of Ellie, it’s your snotty little brother. 10/10 would babysit again.. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 16 h played211« The Last of Us in medieval France with rats instead of zombies. Great progression feel as you advance through the story, engaging story, characters and gameplay. Completely recommend - especially for playing its masterpiece sequel later. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played2« Le The Last of us Français, comme j'aime bien L'appeler. C'est devenu Ma licence préféré . »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 13 h played« Super découverte ! je termine celui ci et commencerai le 2eme pour attendre la sortie du 3eme volet ! on s'attache au perso c'est top :) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played« Vraiment agréable à jouer, une très belle expérience que je recommande à tout joueurs fan de belles histoires. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played
« Les contrôles sont horribles, la caméra est horrible, les points de sauvegarde sont mal espacés. Les combats sont un exercise de frustration. À éviter à tout prix. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 22 h played« Many bugs I cant go forward, nice .... »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played« DO NOT BUY has so many bugs am stook on chapter 14 »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played« game about babysitting an insufferable child, babysits you insufferably. the characters and dialogue are really weak which sucks when it's so front and centre graphics are nice though. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 11 h played« Holy ass literally everything about this game, characters, gameplay, everything was terrible ESPECIALLY the dialogue »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 18 h played« Bon jeu, bonne histoire, c'est très sympa surtout pour le prix »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 13 h played
In players' words
« En tant que petite sœur j'ai très bien joué le rôle de la grande sœur ! On est mort seulement 4 fois dans le chapitre 1 ! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played111« Les contrôles sont horribles, la caméra est horrible, les points de sauvegarde sont mal espacés. Les combats sont un exercise de frustration. À éviter à tout prix. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 22 h played« Babysitting Horror of a Game.. Imagine The Last of Us, but instead of zombies, it’s 3 trillion rats… and instead of Ellie, it’s your snotty little brother. 10/10 would babysit again.. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 16 h played211« Many bugs I cant go forward, nice .... »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played« The Last of Us in medieval France with rats instead of zombies. Great progression feel as you advance through the story, engaging story, characters and gameplay. Completely recommend - especially for playing its masterpiece sequel later. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played2« DO NOT BUY has so many bugs am stook on chapter 14 »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played« Le The Last of us Français, comme j'aime bien L'appeler. C'est devenu Ma licence préféré . »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 13 h played« game about babysitting an insufferable child, babysits you insufferably. the characters and dialogue are really weak which sucks when it's so front and centre graphics are nice though. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 11 h played« Super découverte ! je termine celui ci et commencerai le 2eme pour attendre la sortie du 3eme volet ! on s'attache au perso c'est top :) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played« Holy ass literally everything about this game, characters, gameplay, everything was terrible ESPECIALLY the dialogue »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 18 h played« Vraiment agréable à jouer, une très belle expérience que je recommande à tout joueurs fan de belles histoires. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 10 h played« Bon jeu, bonne histoire, c'est très sympa surtout pour le prix »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 13 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=110
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=77
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=45
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=32
Stability / bugs
7 % pos · n=14
Performance
80 % pos · n=5
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
110
103
2
5
Gameplay
77
53
12
12
Graphics / art
45
42
1
2
Audio / music
32
30
0
2
Stability / bugs
14
1
0
13
Performance
5
4
1
0
Value for money
4
3
1
0
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.
<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
85 % (n=124)
10-25h
95 % (n=336)
>25h
88 % (n=17)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 31, 2019 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
5,5 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,6 % of players.
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The story is the beating heart of the experience: 103 positive mentions out of 110, with only 5 negative mentions.
Graphics and audio create an enveloping atmosphere: 42 positive mentions out of 45 for visuals, and 30 out of 32 for sound design.
Gameplay strikes a balance between tension and immersion: 53 positive mentions out of 77, despite 12 negative notes on controls.
Infiltration mechanics earn praise as a standout feature: 10 direct mentions highlighting the tension of hiding from enemies.
Weaknesses
Bugs occasionally disrupt the flow: 13 negative mentions out of 14, though they don’t overshadow the overall experience.
A few players report frustration with the user interface: 2 negative mentions out of 2, though this aspect is rarely discussed.
Early playthroughs may leave some wanting more: 67% positive for under 2 hours, compared to 95% for 10-25 hours.
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric, narrative-driven adventures with strong emotional stakes will find a masterpiece here. Players who prioritize flawless optimization may want to temper expectations.
Is A Plague Tale: Innocence worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 69,407 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The story is the beating heart of the experience. Current price: 3,99€ (90% off).
Verdict
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a hauntingly beautiful journey where story and atmosphere eclipse flaws. Its 93% positive rating across nearly 70,000 reviews speaks to its power to captivate, even as technical hiccups occasionally surface. For those who stay past the first hours, the reward is an unforgettable tale of survival and sacrifice.
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