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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 + Processeur : Intel Core i3-530 | AMD A6-3650+ Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce 9600GT+ | AMD HD 6570+ DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64Bits + Processeur : Intel Core i5-3300 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce 560+ | AMD Radeon HD 6950+ DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible

Enigma of Fear

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Released November 28, 2024
sample: 410 reviews posted after launch (33 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 10,280 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 85/100 (Metacritic)
24,50€ 17,15€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Investigators are refusing to put down their flashlights once the 25-hour mark hits, driving a 100 percent approval tier among deep-dive players that anchors its overall 94 percent post-release positivity across 410 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Incarnez Mia, une détective paranormale à la recherche de son père disparu dans le Périmètre – un lieu inexistant. Enquêtez comme une vraie détective et découvrez les mystères de L'Énigme de la Peur, tout en affrontant les terribles monstres qui tenteront de vous arrêter.

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« This game is great and it deserves a lot more love. If you like cosmic horror, puzzles, non-linear gameplay and 32bit pixel art you owe it to yourself to pick this up. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 11 h played
« Enigma of Fear very good!! Slow burn story with fantastic build up. Focus on exploration and really well made puzzles. Atmosphere beautiful. Reminds me of Resident Evil 7. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played
« An enjoyable horror puzzle game that frustrated but also delighted. Highly recommend for those who like mental challenges. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 28 h played
« já gosto do rpg, esse jogo é melhor ainda :) »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 38 h played
« So much fun and the story is really interesting! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 18 h played
« Great settings and visual, some amazing puzzle elements and implementations ! Some Eureka moments too ! Beware you may need to look for solutions online (puzzles are as subtle as Myst ones sometimes). »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 26 h played
« I cannot recommend a game that throws keyboard controls out of the window. Key rebinding is the minimal feature to implement on PC. If you are not willing to fully support a platform, do NOT release on it. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played
« Mal otimizado (o jogo crashou minha placa) Puzzles fáceis Diálogo digno da marvel O cellbit eh uma bicha »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 10 h played
« Game didn't do anything for me, neither story nor gameplay were anywhere near interesting »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« The story was good, but the combat and quality ruins the experience entirely »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 15 h played
« I 'played" for about 30 minutes and that's thrice the playtime this "game" actually deserves. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Game of the year desde 2024. Vai demorar pra ter outro jogo de detetive e terror 2D tão bom assim. Queria adotar os gatos que eu tanto ouço no labirinto. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 44 h played

In players' words

« This game is great and it deserves a lot more love. If you like cosmic horror, puzzles, non-linear gameplay and 32bit pixel art you owe it to yourself to pick this up. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 11 h played
« I cannot recommend a game that throws keyboard controls out of the window. Key rebinding is the minimal feature to implement on PC. If you are not willing to fully support a platform, do NOT release on it. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1 h played
« Enigma of Fear very good!! Slow burn story with fantastic build up. Focus on exploration and really well made puzzles. Atmosphere beautiful. Reminds me of Resident Evil 7. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 20 h played
« Mal otimizado (o jogo crashou minha placa) Puzzles fáceis Diálogo digno da marvel O cellbit eh uma bicha »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 10 h played
« An enjoyable horror puzzle game that frustrated but also delighted. Highly recommend for those who like mental challenges. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 28 h played
« Game didn't do anything for me, neither story nor gameplay were anywhere near interesting »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« já gosto do rpg, esse jogo é melhor ainda :) »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 38 h played
« The story was good, but the combat and quality ruins the experience entirely »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 15 h played
« So much fun and the story is really interesting! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 18 h played
« I 'played" for about 30 minutes and that's thrice the playtime this "game" actually deserves. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« Great settings and visual, some amazing puzzle elements and implementations ! Some Eureka moments too ! Beware you may need to look for solutions online (puzzles are as subtle as Myst ones sometimes). »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 26 h played
« Game of the year desde 2024. Vai demorar pra ter outro jogo de detetive e terror 2D tão bom assim. Queria adotar os gatos que eu tanto ouço no labirinto. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 44 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
64 % pos · n=25
Story / writing
81 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay251627
Story / writing161303
Graphics / art141400
Audio / music6600
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3003
Performance2101
Content / longevity1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.3 h.

<2h
59 % (n=17)
2-10h
83 % (n=82)
10-25h
96 % (n=135)
>25h
100 % (n=176)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93JulAug 2026 : 95% positive95AugSep 2026 : 93% positive93Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visual direction earns unanimous acclaim, highlighted by 14 positive mentions out of 14 for its striking graphics.
  • Atmospheric immersion and narrative depth shine through, with 13 positive mentions out of 16 specifically praising the story.
  • Sound design resonates strongly, backed by 6 positive mentions out of 6 for the audio work.
  • Dedicated engagement keeps players hooked long-term, demonstrated by a flawless 100 percent approval rate among those with over 25 hours of playtime across 176 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design causes friction, accumulating 3 negative mentions out of 3 regarding the UI.
  • Technical stability falters for some, reflected in 3 negative mentions out of 3 pointing directly to bugs.
  • Early mechanics struggle to win everyone over, seen in 7 negative mentions out of 25 for gameplay.

Who is it for?

Mystery buffs and patience-tested adventurers who love unraveling cryptic lore over lengthy sessions will find a gripping obsession here.

Is Enigma of Fear worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 10,280 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Visual direction earns unanimous acclaim, highlighted by. Current price: 17,15€ (30% off).

Verdict

Enigma of Fear proves its mettle through sheer holding power, capturing an Overwhelmingly Positive 97 percent historical rating across 10,280 reviews. Despite minor interface and bug hurdles, the journey into its pixelated dread is clearly worth every dark corridor.

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