Demonschool has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, as evidenced by 69 positive mentions out of 93, and a significant number of players have invested substantial time, with 229 players having played for over 25 hours. The game's overall reception is Very Positive, with 92% of reviews being positive.
What it's about: Demonschool est un RPG tactique novateur où mouvement rime avec action. Incarnez Faye et sa bande d'inadaptés sociaux pour combattre des créatures bizarres entre le monde des humains et celui des démons, tout en gérant votre emploi du temps universitaire sur une île étrange.
In-game
« Buy this game if you like: -Good synth music -Nice art evocative of the Saturn era -Silly, deadpan humor -Snappy unique combats that play out like a puzzle Don't buy this game if you are: -A cop »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 96 h played2211« Hot graphics, hot soundtrack, cool battle system, very good characters I want to spend more time with. Game owns, check it out. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played211« Has the most epic LATAM Spanish localization of any videogame ever made »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 26 h played1111« Bonne ambiance, bonne style artistique et surtout combat original et vraiment prenant quand on arrive a faire de bon move. Juste dommage de pas avoir de voix sur les dialogues, ce serait marrant mais compréhensible ca coute cher. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 9 h played« Great visuals, dripping with style. Love the puzzle like combat and figuring out combos to do with characters. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 35 h played« A RPG with the vibe of a discount VHS bin. Horror and gore, but doesn't take itself too seriously. Zany characters and side quests, but largely focuses on the story and tactical combat. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 41 h played
« The dialogue is absolutely horrible and the gameplay is only okay. The main protagonist is easily the worst part of the game and I have no desire to go any further. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1111« Gets boring quick, plus the combat puzzles need more variety as they are easy to breeze through. However, the godawful wrting is what made me drop this. A shame, as I wanted to like this. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« I can wipe my @$$ with a keyboard and write better dialogue than this. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« Gameplay is lacking in terms of providing crucial information about some moves. The effects even of the most common plays sometimes are impossible to figure out. All because of the game's inability to explain it's own logic. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« Nice art directions but the story didn't grab me, the gameplay was repetitive, and the dialog was overly verbose »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« Very stylish game with a unique tactics / puzzle focused combat and fun writing. Give it a try if you like the idea of Ichiban from Like a Dragon in Persona 2. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 36 h played
In players' words
« Buy this game if you like: -Good synth music -Nice art evocative of the Saturn era -Silly, deadpan humor -Snappy unique combats that play out like a puzzle Don't buy this game if you are: -A cop »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 96 h played2211« The dialogue is absolutely horrible and the gameplay is only okay. The main protagonist is easily the worst part of the game and I have no desire to go any further. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1111« Hot graphics, hot soundtrack, cool battle system, very good characters I want to spend more time with. Game owns, check it out. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played211« Gets boring quick, plus the combat puzzles need more variety as they are easy to breeze through. However, the godawful wrting is what made me drop this. A shame, as I wanted to like this. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« Has the most epic LATAM Spanish localization of any videogame ever made »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 26 h played1111« I can wipe my @$$ with a keyboard and write better dialogue than this. »👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played« Bonne ambiance, bonne style artistique et surtout combat original et vraiment prenant quand on arrive a faire de bon move. Juste dommage de pas avoir de voix sur les dialogues, ce serait marrant mais compréhensible ca coute cher. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 9 h played« Gameplay is lacking in terms of providing crucial information about some moves. The effects even of the most common plays sometimes are impossible to figure out. All because of the game's inability to explain it's own logic. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« Great visuals, dripping with style. Love the puzzle like combat and figuring out combos to do with characters. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 35 h played« Nice art directions but the story didn't grab me, the gameplay was repetitive, and the dialog was overly verbose »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played« A RPG with the vibe of a discount VHS bin. Horror and gore, but doesn't take itself too seriously. Zany characters and side quests, but largely focuses on the story and tactical combat. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 41 h played« Very stylish game with a unique tactics / puzzle focused combat and fun writing. Give it a try if you like the idea of Ichiban from Like a Dragon in Persona 2. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 36 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=93
Story / writing
71 % pos · n=58
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=35
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
93
69
5
19
Story / writing
58
41
4
13
Graphics / art
35
34
0
1
Audio / music
34
33
0
1
Content / longevity
4
2
1
1
Interface / UX
3
2
0
1
Performance
1
1
0
0
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
<2h
64 % (n=36)
2-10h
85 % (n=82)
10-25h
76 % (n=63)
>25h
93 % (n=229)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 19, 2025 · All-time low: €15.39 (May 23, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 66 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,8 % of players.
Gameplay dominates the praise, with 69 positive mentions out of 93
The game's story has received 41 positive mentions out of 58
The graphics and audio have been well-received, with 34 and 33 positive mentions out of 35 and 34, respectively
Weaknesses
Some players have reported negative experiences with the gameplay, with 19 negative mentions out of 93
The story has also received some criticism, with 13 negative mentions out of 58
Who is it for?
Fans of RPGs and strategy games will enjoy Demonschool, particularly those who appreciate engaging gameplay and immersive stories. The game's high positive review rate and substantial playtime suggest a captivating experience.
Is Demonschool worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 1,062 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 21,99€.
Verdict
Demonschool has clearly resonated with players, offering an engaging and immersive experience that has led to a Very Positive overall reception. With its strong gameplay and storytelling, it is an excellent choice for fans of the RPG and strategy genres. The game's ability to keep players invested for over 25 hours is a testament to its addictive nature and depth.
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