Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1.8GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 460 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10 Processeur : 2.5GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 1070 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Death of a Wish
Players are sinking dozens of hours into a dark crusade, with 85 out of 106 reviewers playing past the 2-hour mark and reaching near-perfect satisfaction. Across 167 total reviews since launch, the title maintains a stellar 97 percent positive rating.
What it's about: Death of a Wish est un jeu d’action-RPG brutal qui se déroule dans un monde de cauchemars regorgeant d’effroyables créatures et de sinistres individus
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 102 | 94 | 3 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 84 | 74 | 1 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 51 | 45 | 2 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.4 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2026 · All-time low: €7.39 (Oct 10, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 23 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Combat mechanics drive the experience with 94 positive mentions out of 102.
- The narrative captivates the audience, securing 74 positive mentions out of 84.
- Visual presentation shines through distinct art direction, resulting in 45 positive mentions out of 51.
- Soundtrack and audio design achieve absolute praise with 21 positive mentions out of 21.
Weaknesses
- Story delivery misses the mark for a fraction of players, with 9 negative mentions out of 84.
- User interface design causes friction, accumulating 2 negative mentions out of 2.
- Rare technical hiccups surface in isolated reports, including 1 negative mention regarding bugs out of 1.
Who is it for?
Action RPG enthusiasts who crave dark, stylish combat backed by a heavy atmospheric narrative will find this journey unforgettable.
Is Death of a Wish worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 167 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics drive the experience. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
With an overwhelming 97 percent positive reception across 167 reviews, this striking action title delivers on both blade and story. It stands as a masterclass in independent development, leaving players eager to push past the 25-hour mark.
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