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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Win10 64-bits Processeur : Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen5 1500X or faster processor Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX1050Ti 4GB or AMD RX580 4GB or Higher DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64 bit Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen5 2600X or faster processor Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia RTX2060 8GB or AMD 5700 8GB or Higher DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Duskfade

Hidden gem
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Released August 13, 2026
sample: 403 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 501 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 92% positive vs 90% overall (714 recent reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players sink dozens of hours into the journey once they push past the initial hurdles, with 22 reviewers logging over 25 hours at a stellar 100 percent approval rate. Overall, Duskfade commands a very strong following backed by 371 positive ratings out of 403 post-launch reviews.

What it's about: Brisez les chaînes du temps et aidez Zirian, accompagné de son coucou mécanique, à libérer sa sœur d’une tour horloge mystérieuse ayant plongé le monde dans une nuit éternelle. Une véritable lettre d’amour aux classiques des jeux de plateforme en 3D.

In-game

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« Myspace metal is back Bam Margera is skating again A nostalgic platformer just dropped Life is good. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played111
« superbe je recommande. visuellement et le game play est agreable a prendre en main plus le jeux avance plus le tout devien complex »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Le GOTY, incroyablement beau, ca ce joue bien, belle OST, beau chara design, environnements magnifique, coloré. ACHETEZ LE »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« Super jeu avec une belle histoire, graphiquement très beau je recommande fortement »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« Trés bon plateformer 3D, on sent les inspirations, en bien, c'est beau, la bande son est accrocheuse, l'histoire est sympa, rien a redire Je recommande fortement »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played
« Fun game with nice gameplay, feels like playing good old Jak and Daxter 👍👍 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Écriture inclusive. Gameplay de combat ignoble avec un magnétisme insupportable. Logo de l'Union européenne... donc on finance des jeux vidéo qui mettent de l'écriture inclusive et du wokisme. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11
« Honestly kinda underwhelming and janky as hell nostalgia bait »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Just not fun, missing the sauce »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Unfortunately, this game is exactly what it looks like - a worse version of games released in 2001. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
« Cant rebind keys. I want to change doge that is on "Q" Please enable rebinding of keys for me to change review. xD please add settings * hold to sprint. ( Please ) »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played
« Great level design and art direction. If you're a fan of Kingdom Hearts and old school action platformers. I definitely recommend this one »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played

In players' words

« Myspace metal is back Bam Margera is skating again A nostalgic platformer just dropped Life is good. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played111
« Écriture inclusive. Gameplay de combat ignoble avec un magnétisme insupportable. Logo de l'Union européenne... donc on finance des jeux vidéo qui mettent de l'écriture inclusive et du wokisme. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played11
« superbe je recommande. visuellement et le game play est agreable a prendre en main plus le jeux avance plus le tout devien complex »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Honestly kinda underwhelming and janky as hell nostalgia bait »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Le GOTY, incroyablement beau, ca ce joue bien, belle OST, beau chara design, environnements magnifique, coloré. ACHETEZ LE »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« Just not fun, missing the sauce »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Super jeu avec une belle histoire, graphiquement très beau je recommande fortement »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« Unfortunately, this game is exactly what it looks like - a worse version of games released in 2001. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 11 h played
« Trés bon plateformer 3D, on sent les inspirations, en bien, c'est beau, la bande son est accrocheuse, l'histoire est sympa, rien a redire Je recommande fortement »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played
« Cant rebind keys. I want to change doge that is on "Q" Please enable rebinding of keys for me to change review. xD please add settings * hold to sprint. ( Please ) »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played
« Fun game with nice gameplay, feels like playing good old Jak and Daxter 👍👍 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Great level design and art direction. If you're a fan of Kingdom Hearts and old school action platformers. I definitely recommend this one »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 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
82 % pos · n=159
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=100
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=67
Audio / music
79 % pos · n=28
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=22
Value for money
95 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
94 % pos · n=17
Performance
64 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1591311315
Graphics / art1009703
Story / writing6750512
Audio / music282215
Interface / UX220022
Value for money191801
Content / longevity171601
Performance14905
Stability / bugs6105

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.

🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
62 % (n=39)
2-10h
91 % (n=151)
10-25h
97 % (n=191)
>25h
100 % (n=22)

💶 Price history

€22.50€24.74€26.99€29.23€31.48€23.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 20, 2026 · All-time low: €23.99 (Aug 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 25 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

7 review videos analyzed: 2 positive5 mixed0 negative

Créateurs et joueurs s'accordent sur l'excellence des graphismes et de l'audio, salués unanimement, ainsi que sur la qualité du contenu proposé, perçu comme riche et bien conçu. En revanche, l'interface utilisateur (UI) cristallise les critiques des deux côtés, révélant un point de friction majeur, tandis que les bugs, bien que peu mentionnés par les joueurs, sont pointés du doigt par les créateurs, suggérant une sensibilité accrue à ces problèmes dans le milieu du contenu vidéo.

Gameplay
29 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
57 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE Savac 19 viewers · EN — Trying this new platformerLIVE KittysGlare 17 viewers · EN — what is really going on in Mount Cinder??? c: ♡ !lurk ♡ !blindbox ♡ !clip ♡ all socials → @kittysglaLIVE volrich 9 viewers · EN — It's Thursday Night and time for another edition of Duskfade.LIVE SIXST3P 8 viewers · EN — Fading into Dusk

Streams snapshot from 28/08 à 05h21

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Strengths

  • Visual design shines brightly across the adventure: 97 positive mentions out of 100.
  • Core mechanics and responsiveness drive the experience: 131 positive mentions out of 159.
  • The narrative pulls players through the world: 50 positive mentions out of 67.
  • Pricing feels fair to the community: 18 positive mentions out of 19.
  • Audio elements set the right mood: 22 positive mentions out of 28.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates navigation entirely: 22 negative mentions out of 22.
  • Technical glitches disrupt sessions for a few: 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Performance dips trouble some hardware setups: 5 negative mentions out of 14.

Who is it for?

Action-adventure fans seeking a lengthy, visually striking quest who can tolerate frustrating menus.

Is Duskfade worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 501 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Visual design shines brightly across the adventure. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Duskfade rewards patience with a deeply engaging world and rock-solid mechanics once players settle into the rhythm. Despite glaring menu issues and minor performance hiccups, the post-launch reception sits at a confident 92 percent positive.

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