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Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5 4670 (4 Cores 4 Threads) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce GT1030 (2 GB GDDR5 VRAM) DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Aethermancer

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 23, 2025
sample: 454 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 2,504 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 90% positive vs 93% overall (101 recent reviews)
25,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s polished visuals have drawn every reviewer’s eye, with 17 mentions all praising the art. Overall, 91 % of the 2,504 Steam reviews rate the experience as Very Positive, and 97 % of players who logged more than 25 hours keep returning for its addictive strategy‑rich gameplay.

What it's about: Capture de Monstres et Roguelite. Devenez l’Aethermancer et battez-vous aux côtés de créatures mythiques. Explorez les Ruines Fracturées, préparez-vous pour des combats au tour par tour complexes, et voyez vos Monstres évoluer grâce à leurs vies passées et défier la mort!

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« Please give the game x2 or x3 speed, I wasted so much time waiting for every aura and skill to proc. Dashing is a bit clunky. Nevertheless, the game is fun with a fun twist of collecting monsters in a rogue-like. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 16 h played431
« I legitimately love moi rai - Monster Sanctuary was such a beautiful game. Early access of Aethermancer is very promising and reaffirmed my admiration and trust in moi rai, and I can't wait to see how far this game goes. Thanks for this! »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 70 h played1
« I have 0 bad things to say about this game. It is a strict 10/10 for me, can't wait to see more »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 205 h played
« Très sympa comme jeu. Combat de montre en équipe avec de nombreuses combinaisons de pouvoirs et de combos. Un très bon mix rogue like et Pokémon like :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played
« Actually interesting but I feel like the traveling part is pointless. It might be better just fighting monsters at a faster rate. Not bad for an early access, but it need to be polished. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played
« Vraiment juste acceptable, acheter en promotion ou en clé uniquement. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 18 h played
« Everyone is a "they" in this game, even you, making the slightly interesting dialogue regarding lore between characters completely incomprehensible. I will be happy to change my review when this is fixed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 70 h played
« I get it, it's kind of like Magic: The Gathering. Not that casual, so you have to be really into it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played
« Bonne profondeur stratégique, bonne rejouabilité, fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 46 h played
« Vraiment un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai pu jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 115 h played

In players' words

« Please give the game x2 or x3 speed, I wasted so much time waiting for every aura and skill to proc. Dashing is a bit clunky. Nevertheless, the game is fun with a fun twist of collecting monsters in a rogue-like. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 16 h played431
« Vraiment juste acceptable, acheter en promotion ou en clé uniquement. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 18 h played
« I legitimately love moi rai - Monster Sanctuary was such a beautiful game. Early access of Aethermancer is very promising and reaffirmed my admiration and trust in moi rai, and I can't wait to see how far this game goes. Thanks for this! »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 70 h played1
« Everyone is a "they" in this game, even you, making the slightly interesting dialogue regarding lore between characters completely incomprehensible. I will be happy to change my review when this is fixed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 70 h played
« I have 0 bad things to say about this game. It is a strict 10/10 for me, can't wait to see more »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 205 h played
« I get it, it's kind of like Magic: The Gathering. Not that casual, so you have to be really into it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 8 h played
« Très sympa comme jeu. Combat de montre en équipe avec de nombreuses combinaisons de pouvoirs et de combos. Un très bon mix rogue like et Pokémon like :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played
« Bonne profondeur stratégique, bonne rejouabilité, fun »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 46 h played
« Actually interesting but I feel like the traveling part is pointless. It might be better just fighting monsters at a faster rate. Not bad for an early access, but it need to be polished. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 10 h played
« Vraiment un des meilleurs jeux auquel j'ai pu jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 115 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=113
Content / longevity
45 % pos · n=29
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=17
Story / writing
43 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11398105
Content / longevity291388
Graphics / art171700
Story / writing7304
Stability / bugs6204
Interface / UX5203
Audio / music2101
Value for money2200
Multiplayer2002
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.3 h.

<2h
15 % (n=13)
2-10h
75 % (n=67)
10-25h
95 % (n=153)
>25h
97 % (n=221)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 87% positive87SepOct 2025 : 78% positive78OctNov 2025 : 89% positive89NovMar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 91% positive91AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€16.30€19.04€21.79€24.53€27.282026€17.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 23, 2025 · All-time low: €17.59 (Dec 18, 2025)

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Strengths

  • Graphics: 17 mentions, 100 % positive
  • Gameplay: 113 mentions, 98 positive (86.6 % of mentions)
  • Performance: 1 mention, 100 % positive
  • Playtime >25 h: 221 reviews, 97 % positive

Weaknesses

  • Story: 7 mentions, 4 negative (57 % of mentions)
  • Bugs: 6 mentions, 4 negative (66 % of mentions)
  • UI: 5 mentions, 3 negative (60 % of mentions)
  • Multiplayer: 2 mentions, 0 positive (0 % of mentions)

Who is it for?

Fans of deep, strategic RPGs who enjoy roguelite mechanics and are willing to invest hours into mastering synergies will find this title rewarding. Its polished presentation also attracts players who appreciate high‑quality artwork in indie adventures.

Is Aethermancer worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 2,504 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics. Current price: 25,99€.

Verdict

Aethermancer delivers an engaging experience thanks to its impeccable visuals and solid gameplay mechanics, but falters in narrative depth, occasional bugs, and a lack of multiplayer options. For those who value strategic depth and long‑form play, the game remains a compelling choice.

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