Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 x64 Processeur : Intel Core i5-2500 / AMD Phenom II X4 965 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 750 / Radeon RX 560X Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Mémoire vive : 9999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 GB de mémoire
DEATH PENALTY
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗The deeper players venture past the opening hours, the more they commit, with every single reviewer past the 25-hour mark recommending the experience. Overall, DEATH PENALTY holds an 81 percent positive rating across 108 reviews.
What it's about: YOU ARE SENTENCED TO DEATH... Slither your way through an impenetrable fortress crawling with devils faster, stronger, and more cunning than any human. By sheer luck you've slipped through the cracks, but discovery means certain death. How long are you going to delay the inevitable?
In-game
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 | 52 | 36 | 6 | 10 |
| Graphics / art | 20 | 16 | 1 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
Small streamers to support
Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 06h43
Popular clips
Strengths
- Endgame engagement is absolute, reflected by 11 positive mentions out of 11 among players with over 25 hours logged.
- Visual presentation shines brightly, securing 16 positive mentions out of 20.
- Audio design leaves a strong impression, backed by 8 positive mentions out of 9.
- Core mechanics drive deep involvement, producing 36 positive mentions out of 52 in gameplay discussions.
Weaknesses
- Narrative elements struggle to find their footing, yielding only 7 positive mentions alongside 8 negative mentions out of 18 total.
- Technical instability creates friction, demonstrated by 4 negative mentions out of 4 concerning bugs.
- The initial learning curve alienates some newcomers, reflected in a 53 percent positive rate for those with under two hours of playtime across 17 reviews.
Who is it for?
Resilient RPG adventurers and survivalists willing to weather a steep initial learning curve in exchange for a deeply immersive, long-haul journey.
Is DEATH PENALTY worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 81% of 108 Steam reviews are positive (player score 74/100). Most-praised strength: Endgame engagement is absolute, reflected by. Current price: 12,25€.
Verdict
DEATH PENALTY requires patience and asks players to push through a rocky introduction, but those who stay past the ten-hour threshold find an exceptionally rewarding adventure. Despite narrative and technical hiccups, it ultimately delivers a compelling voyage for dedicated fans of the genre.
Display this score
This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.
Show the badge and the embed code
💬 Discussion
A thought, a tip, a question? Drop a note (no account needed).