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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 bits Processeur : 4 cœurs, 2,5 GHz (Intel Core i5-4590 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GPU compatible Vulkan 1.2 avec 2 Go (GeForce GTX 1050 / Radeon RX 560 / Intel Iris Xe) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : 6 cores, 3.0 GHz (Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1660 / Radeon RX 5600 or better Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Cinderwake

Hidden gem
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Released October 30, 2026
ActionIndieRPGEarly Access
sample: 127 reviews posted after launch (57 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 127 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 96% overall (147 recent reviews)
9,69€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Hours vanish in a flash as players dive deep into the action, with 50 reviews sitting in the 2-to-10 hour playtime bucket boasting a flawless 100 percent positive rate. Cinderwake has captivated early access adventurers right out of the gate, securing a stellar 97 percent positive rating across all 127 reviews since launch.

What it's about: Un action-RPG isométrique et sombre au clic, au butin riche, avec cinq classes à trois arbres de compétences. Un familier ramasse le butin et grandit. Quatre actes aux cartes aléatoires, seul ou jusqu'à 8 joueurs en ligne. Trois niveaux de monde et le Pyre sans fin. Pillez, mourez, revenez.

In-game

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« hack 'n' slash excellent pour ce prix mini, testez la demo car il en vaut vraiment la peine. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 6 h played
« Great game, a lot of potential ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 8 h played
« Excellent game that plays like love letter to Diablo 2, but with more modern features. Highly recomend »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
« Good classes and 3 skill trees for each. Good replayability. Good itemization and loot. Good challenge. Very addictive. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 42 h played
« I think the game was really fun. The overall feeling with sound effects and visuals was very appealing. Multiplayer seemed to work well, you can join random peoples games and simply have fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 7 h played
« IDK why even level enemies are shooting me for 80pts of damage this early on but here we are »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« It looks fun at first (the demo made me buy the full game), but it stop being fun very rapidly, esp. once you get to the dungeons on the second map. Tried two chars, different builds. Nope »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played
« Loving game after accidentally finding it. Demo is enough to know if you will enjoy it or not. Build diversity is good and leveling is quick enough. Great game so far »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 18 h played
« Great riff on the classic D2 formula. Modern QoL with pet for selling excess inventory and controller support. Seems like a good amount of content at launch with more to come. Not to mention it’s $10 at full price. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played

In players' words

« hack 'n' slash excellent pour ce prix mini, testez la demo car il en vaut vraiment la peine. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 6 h played
« IDK why even level enemies are shooting me for 80pts of damage this early on but here we are »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played
« Great game, a lot of potential ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 8 h played
« It looks fun at first (the demo made me buy the full game), but it stop being fun very rapidly, esp. once you get to the dungeons on the second map. Tried two chars, different builds. Nope »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played
« Excellent game that plays like love letter to Diablo 2, but with more modern features. Highly recomend »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
« Loving game after accidentally finding it. Demo is enough to know if you will enjoy it or not. Build diversity is good and leveling is quick enough. Great game so far »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 18 h played
« Good classes and 3 skill trees for each. Good replayability. Good itemization and loot. Good challenge. Very addictive. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 42 h played
« Great riff on the classic D2 formula. Modern QoL with pet for selling excess inventory and controller support. Seems like a good amount of content at launch with more to come. Not to mention it’s $10 at full price. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« I think the game was really fun. The overall feeling with sound effects and visuals was very appealing. Multiplayer seemed to work well, you can join random peoples games and simply have fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 7 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
94 % pos · n=50
Content / longevity
92 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=11
Value for money
100 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay504712
Content / longevity121101
Graphics / art11830
Value for money101000
Audio / music6600
Stability / bugs4301
Story / writing2200
Performance1100
Interface / UX1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
79 % (n=14)
2-10h
100 % (n=50)
10-25h
100 % (n=37)
>25h
96 % (n=26)

💶 Price history

€5.23€6.49€7.75€9.01€10.27€5.81

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 09, 2026 · All-time low: €5.81 (Nov 09, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat and mechanics drive the engagement, securing 47 positive mentions out of 50 total gameplay remarks.
  • The pricing model hits the sweet spot with 10 positive mentions out of 10, delivering great value.
  • Sound design pulls players into the fray, highlighted by 6 positive audio mentions out of 6.
  • Early content satisfies the community, generating 11 positive mentions out of 12 regarding overall game scope.

Weaknesses

  • A couple of mechanical gripes surfaced, resulting in 2 negative mentions out of 50 in the gameplay category.
  • Minor technical hiccups appeared, accounting for 1 negative mention out of 4 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Action RPG veterans and loot hunters looking for a promising new title with deep build variety will find plenty to love here.

Is Cinderwake worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 127 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and mechanics drive the engagement, securing. Current price: 9,69€.

Verdict

Cinderwake emerges from its early access launch with an exceptionally strong foundation, backed by enthusiastic players who see massive potential in its systems. With nearly unanimous praise across 127 reviews, it stands as a must-play for fans of the genre.

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