Most players spend between 10 and 25 hours unraveling Dimhaven's mysteries before closing the book, driving a strong 90 percent positive rating across 437 post-release reviews. Historically, the adventure holds an 88 percent positive score across its 1,014 total Steam reviews.
What it's about: Êtes-vous prêt pour l'aventure ? Défis, exploration et énigmes dans une expérience axée sur l'histoire : prenez votre appareil photo et mettez votre intelligence à l'épreuve dans ce jeu d'énigmes à la première personne signé par l'équipe à l'origine de Quern !
In-game
« Vraiment hardcore niveau énigmes (genre vraiment) Mais quel beau jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played« Bon jeu d'enigme meme si un poil tiré par le cheveux à la fin ? Il faut laisser l'histoire de côté en revanche. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played« Tres bon jeu avec un tres bon niveau de difficulté »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played« Quel jeu d'énigmes ! Certaines sont bien ardues et von nécessiter de se secouer les méninges mais c'est ce qu'on adore n'est - ce pas ? Très bonnes voix VO, du lore sympa, foncez ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played« Very good ! Interesting story, and various difficulties of puzzles. I had fun ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played« Un jeu d'énigme narratif très sympa, les puzzles sont bien dosés pour la plupart, la patte graphique est plaisante, et le tout se fini en une dizaine d'heure. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
« After Quern, I looked forward to this game for years. I am not a fan of the super pixelated look and can't recommend. Trying to de-cypher clues with potato quality is just not what I am looking for. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« Gets very monotonous, running back and forth between same areas, looking in obscure areas, without much back story or reason. I like puzzle games, but this just becomes tedious. I really enjoyed Quern but not this. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 31 h played« Dimhaven seems to not understand what it wants to be, has little to no hook, and has a quippy mc that cannot shut up. JUST HOP A FENCE, THAT GATE ISNT STOPPING YOU. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« Like many people mentioned, there are two different games. First few hours are exceptional, the rest of the game is just a bunch of busywork masked as puzzles. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« Un jeu d'énigme magnifique, je recommande. Attendez-vous à du challenge. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played
In players' words
« Vraiment hardcore niveau énigmes (genre vraiment) Mais quel beau jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played« After Quern, I looked forward to this game for years. I am not a fan of the super pixelated look and can't recommend. Trying to de-cypher clues with potato quality is just not what I am looking for. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1« Bon jeu d'enigme meme si un poil tiré par le cheveux à la fin ? Il faut laisser l'histoire de côté en revanche. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played« Gets very monotonous, running back and forth between same areas, looking in obscure areas, without much back story or reason. I like puzzle games, but this just becomes tedious. I really enjoyed Quern but not this. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 31 h played« Tres bon jeu avec un tres bon niveau de difficulté »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played« Dimhaven seems to not understand what it wants to be, has little to no hook, and has a quippy mc that cannot shut up. JUST HOP A FENCE, THAT GATE ISNT STOPPING YOU. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« Quel jeu d'énigmes ! Certaines sont bien ardues et von nécessiter de se secouer les méninges mais c'est ce qu'on adore n'est - ce pas ? Très bonnes voix VO, du lore sympa, foncez ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played« Like many people mentioned, there are two different games. First few hours are exceptional, the rest of the game is just a bunch of busywork masked as puzzles. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« Very good ! Interesting story, and various difficulties of puzzles. I had fun ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 18 h played« Un jeu d'énigme magnifique, je recommande. Attendez-vous à du challenge. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 9 h played« Un jeu d'énigme narratif très sympa, les puzzles sont bien dosés pour la plupart, la patte graphique est plaisante, et le tout se fini en une dizaine d'heure. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=179
Story / writing
66 % pos · n=85
Graphics / art
76 % pos · n=62
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=18
Value for money
50 % pos · n=10
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
179
140
17
22
Story / writing
85
56
11
18
Graphics / art
62
47
7
8
Audio / music
29
24
3
2
Content / longevity
18
8
4
6
Value for money
10
5
0
5
Performance
4
1
1
2
Interface / UX
3
1
1
1
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
<2h
40 % (n=5)
2-10h
89 % (n=151)
10-25h
92 % (n=259)
>25h
86 % (n=22)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-13 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
16,7 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 68,7 % of players.
Core mechanics anchor the experience firmly, drawing 140 positive mentions out of 179 total for gameplay.
Visual direction shines through clearly, backed by 47 positive mentions out of 62 regarding the graphics.
The narrative holds players' attention effectively with 56 positive mentions out of 85 dedicated to the story.
Sound design immerses explorers deeply, registering 24 positive mentions out of 29 in the audio category.
Weaknesses
Pacing and longevity leave some wanting more, seen in 6 negative mentions out of 18 regarding content.
Technical snags disrupt the journey for a few, evidenced by 2 negative mentions out of 4 concerning performance.
Who is it for?
Puzzle enthusiasts and narrative-driven explorers seeking a rewarding 10 to 25 hour journey will find plenty to love here.
Is Dimhaven - The Lost Source worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 88% of 1,014 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics anchor the experience firmly, drawing. Current price: 25,99€.
Verdict
Dimhaven - The Lost Source successfully captures the spirit of classic exploratory puzzle games with strong art direction and absorbing challenges. While a few structural and technical gripes exist, the overwhelming post-launch approval confirms it is a trip well worth taking.
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