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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 Processeur : Intel Core i5 2400 -OR- AMD Phenom II X6 1100T Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : ATI Radeon HD4850 -OR- GeForce GTX 295 (Does not support Intel Integrated Graphics Cards) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire

Epistory - Typing Chronicles

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Released March 30, 2016
sample: 479 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 6,835 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 77/100 (13 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+14)
14,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Fingers dance across keys to unfold a gorgeous origami realm, translating keyboard mastery into pure action adventure. Post-release sentiment stands firmly at 92% positive across 479 sampled reviews, building upon a sterling 95% historical approval.

What it's about: Epistory vous immerge dans une aventure atmosphérique et poétique dans laquelle vous incarnez une jeune fille sur le dos d'un renard géant. A l'aide de votre clavier, annihilez la corruption insectoïde qui menace un fantastique monde en origami. Découvrirez-vous les mystères de la magie des mots?

In-game

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« TYPING TYPING TYPING I AM TYPING AND WHEN I PLAY THIS GAME I AM TYPING AS A GIRL ON A FOX BUT I AM ACTUALLY A VERY CONFUSED PERSON AS TO WHERE TO GO YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA TYPING TYPING MOREEE I AM SO BOREDDDD »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played2
« Wonderful game, beautiful, fantastic. I can't praise it enough, it's perfect. And there is a FOX, which is largely enough to buy this game in my opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2020 · 8 h played
« Interesting story, nice graphic and easy to control. If you like typing video games, Epistory - Typing Chronicles will suit you. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2019 · 7 h played
« za apppprend a écrire et le jeux et très sympas et peu mettre des sacrés coup de préssion. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 8 h played
« Il faut vraiment aimer jouer au clavier et taper vite :P Sinon histoire sympa et c'est un jeu original :) Bémol, J'aurai apprécié de ne pas avoir les accents pour la VF :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 6 h played
« jeu beaucoup trop difficile : même en difficulté facile impossible de passer le boss du foyer inondé !!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« Shallow and bland story, fell asleep in the first 5 minutes »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played
« It is a nice casual game but it wont necesarily make you a better typist by itself which is what I was hoping for. Even on the adaptive difficulty, it is a little too easy. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 h played
« Un jeux graphiquement sympathique qui en plus améliorera votre dextérité au clavier ;) Très poétique, la fin est surprenante ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 11 h played
« Jeu très poétique . Sympa si vous souhaitez en plus vous améliorer dans les dactilo »
👍 anonymous review · May 2020 · 16 h played

In players' words

« TYPING TYPING TYPING I AM TYPING AND WHEN I PLAY THIS GAME I AM TYPING AS A GIRL ON A FOX BUT I AM ACTUALLY A VERY CONFUSED PERSON AS TO WHERE TO GO YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA TYPING TYPING MOREEE I AM SO BOREDDDD »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played2
« jeu beaucoup trop difficile : même en difficulté facile impossible de passer le boss du foyer inondé !!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played
« Wonderful game, beautiful, fantastic. I can't praise it enough, it's perfect. And there is a FOX, which is largely enough to buy this game in my opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2020 · 8 h played
« Shallow and bland story, fell asleep in the first 5 minutes »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 0 h played
« Interesting story, nice graphic and easy to control. If you like typing video games, Epistory - Typing Chronicles will suit you. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2019 · 7 h played
« It is a nice casual game but it wont necesarily make you a better typist by itself which is what I was hoping for. Even on the adaptive difficulty, it is a little too easy. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 h played
« za apppprend a écrire et le jeux et très sympas et peu mettre des sacrés coup de préssion. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 8 h played
« Un jeux graphiquement sympathique qui en plus améliorera votre dextérité au clavier ;) Très poétique, la fin est surprenante ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 11 h played
« Il faut vraiment aimer jouer au clavier et taper vite :P Sinon histoire sympa et c'est un jeu original :) Bémol, J'aurai apprécié de ne pas avoir les accents pour la VF :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 6 h played
« Jeu très poétique . Sympa si vous souhaitez en plus vous améliorer dans les dactilo »
👍 anonymous review · May 2020 · 16 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
80 % pos · n=172
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=82
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=81
Content / longevity
72 % pos · n=29
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=21
Interface / UX
30 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1721381915
Graphics / art828011
Story / writing8161614
Content / longevity292144
Audio / music212001
Interface / UX10307
Stability / bugs8008
Value for money7511
Performance2011

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.

<2h
73 % (n=33)
2-10h
91 % (n=261)
10-25h
95 % (n=150)
>25h
100 % (n=35)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2025 : 88% positive88JanMar 2025 : 92% positive92MarApr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJun 2025 : 95% positive95JunJul 2025 : 93% positive93JulAug 2025 : 94% positive94AugOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 89% positive89NovDec 2025 : 91% positive91DecJan 2026 : 95% positive95JanMar 2026 : 72% positive72MarJul 2026 : 93% positive93JulAug 2026 : 100% positive100AugSep 2026 : 83% positive83Sep

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

💶 Price history

€2.92€6.33€9.74€13.15€16.56€4.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 11, 2026 · All-time low: €4.49 (Oct 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Art direction shines as players explore the papercraft world, with 80 positive mentions out of 82 total.
  • The typing mechanic successfully drives both movement and combat, generating 138 positive mentions out of 172.
  • Audio design immerses the user completely, backed by 20 positive mentions out of 21.
  • Narrative depth engages those seeking meaning behind the keystrokes, capturing 61 positive mentions out of 81.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates certain layouts, leading to 7 negative mentions out of 10.
  • Technical glitches disrupt the journey for a handful of users, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 8 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Typists, language enthusiasts, and adventure seekers wanting to sharpen their WPM while unraveling a papercraft tale will find their ideal challenge here.

Is Epistory - Typing Chronicles worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 6,835 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Art direction shines as players explore the papercraft world. Current price: 14,99€.

Verdict

Epistory marries utilitarian keyboard practice with a captivating fantasy landscape that scales gracefully into deeper playtime tiers. With post-launch support maintaining a robust 92% positive rating, it proves that word processor skills can forge an unforgettable quest.

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