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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or superior Processeur : Intel Core i5-7600, AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, AMD Radeon RX 6400 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or superior Processeur : Intel CPU Core i5-12400F, AMD Ryzen 5500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, AMD Radeon RX 6600 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Butcherman

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Released May 21, 2026
sample: 183 reviews posted after launch (69 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 183 reviews (« Very Positive »)
3,55€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Chills and sudden frights dominate the experience, cited across 56 horror-themed discussions. Players blast through the campaign in a single sitting, reflected by 171 reviews logged under two hours of playtime.

What it's about: Découvrez l'horreur psychologique d'être kidnappé par un tueur en série. Poussé par l'envie de vous échapper, explorez tout ce qui vous entoure, utilisez votre intelligence, découvrez des secrets et affrontez l'effroi inimaginable d'être à la place de la victime. Inspiré d'une histoire vraie.

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« A fun little game that takes about 30 minutes to play. It's a shame, actually, that it's so short. The atmosphere is great, the game is well-made, and it runs perfectly. The jump scares worked pretty well for me, too. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Court mais efficace. Animations et graphismes bons. Pour une petite soirée frisson »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« La demo etait bien le jeu etait parfait !!!!! On l'a fait en live et tout le monde a adore !!! Note de la MN 8/10 A faire pour une petite soiree bien horrifique !!! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Un petit jeu sympa qui se fait en 30 minutes environ. Dommage d'ailleurs qu'il soit si court. L'atmosphère est bonne, le jeu est bien réalisé et tourne parfaitement bien. Les jumpscares ont plutôt bien fonctionné pour moi également. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« من افضل العاب الرعب النفسي الاصوات التحركات ... ارتعبت مليون مره عشان اختمها نشكر المطورين لاضافة اللغة العربية »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« it's way too short and like nothing happens. feel like I got charged to play someone's itchio demo »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« Great graphics, story seemed good, but game was a total of 20-30 minutes tops. Seems way too short. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Refundman Pros: Alt f4 works! Cons: Voice lines, scripted scares, use of AI for voice lines. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Really creepy/scary and looks good too but very short. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« The game is eerie and gripping. I loved the scare elements, and the puzzles were genuinely fun, but the whole experience felt far too short + thanks for adding Arabic language. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played

In players' words

« A fun little game that takes about 30 minutes to play. It's a shame, actually, that it's so short. The atmosphere is great, the game is well-made, and it runs perfectly. The jump scares worked pretty well for me, too. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« it's way too short and like nothing happens. feel like I got charged to play someone's itchio demo »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« Court mais efficace. Animations et graphismes bons. Pour une petite soirée frisson »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« Great graphics, story seemed good, but game was a total of 20-30 minutes tops. Seems way too short. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« La demo etait bien le jeu etait parfait !!!!! On l'a fait en live et tout le monde a adore !!! Note de la MN 8/10 A faire pour une petite soiree bien horrifique !!! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Refundman Pros: Alt f4 works! Cons: Voice lines, scripted scares, use of AI for voice lines. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Un petit jeu sympa qui se fait en 30 minutes environ. Dommage d'ailleurs qu'il soit si court. L'atmosphère est bonne, le jeu est bien réalisé et tourne parfaitement bien. Les jumpscares ont plutôt bien fonctionné pour moi également. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« Really creepy/scary and looks good too but very short. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« من افضل العاب الرعب النفسي الاصوات التحركات ... ارتعبت مليون مره عشان اختمها نشكر المطورين لاضافة اللغة العربية »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« The game is eerie and gripping. I loved the scare elements, and the puzzles were genuinely fun, but the whole experience felt far too short + thanks for adding Arabic language. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 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
75 % pos · n=40
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=16
Performance
100 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay4030010
Audio / music252401
Graphics / art212001
Story / writing161402
Performance6600
Content / longevity5500
Value for money3003
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 36 min.

🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
92 % (n=171)
2-10h
100 % (n=12)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

10,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Sound design pulls players into the dread: 24 positive mentions out of 25
  • Visuals deliver striking terror: 20 positive mentions out of 21
  • Core mechanics keep adrenaline pumping: 30 positive mentions out of 40
  • Narrative beats hit the mark: 14 positive mentions out of 16

Weaknesses

  • Campaign brevity leaves some wanting more: 24 mentions regarding short length
  • Pricing stirs minor debate: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Gameplay friction shows in specific segments: 10 negative mentions out of 40

Who is it for?

Thrill-seekers looking for an intense, bite-sized horror punch that can be finished in an evening.

Is Butcherman worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 183 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Sound design pulls players into the dread. Current price: 3,55€.

Verdict

Butcherman slices through the noise with tight pacing and relentless scares, earning a 92 percent approval rating across 183 reviews. While it won't occupy your weekends due to its brevity, the trip to the slaughterhouse packs enough atmospheric terror to satisfy genre fans.

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Butcherman: 88/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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