With 232 players having already spent over 25 hours in the game and a strong focus on storytelling, Equinox: Homecoming has captivated its audience. The game's post-release reception is overwhelmingly positive, with 82% of reviews being positive. The story is a particular highlight, with 39 positive mentions out of 45.
What it's about: Saddle up with friends and investigate a dark mystery, where each trail leads to wonder and intrigue. A string of events has set the idyllic island on edge. Discover the truth behind your mother’s disappearance and a local's sudden death. For fans of horses, murder mysteries, and cozy exploration!
In-game
« Le jeu est magnifique ! Enfin un jeu de chevaux pour "adultes" bien fait. Hâte d'avoir une traduction française ! »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 64 h played2« Même s'il est en accès anticipé, je trouve les graphismes super beaux, l'histoire est sympa (vivement que ça sorte en FR). Hâte d'en découvrir plus ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 99 h played« ma nouvelle safe place , merci pour ce banger »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« incroyable, fonctionne parfaitement »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played« 4h played and for now its a pretty fun game if you like horses and open world. It's not the game of the year but it make the time pass, im not disappointed so far 6~7/10 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played« J'adore l'histoire qu'il y a derrière ce jeu! Depuis sa sortie originale, je ne m'en lasse plus d'y jouer. Bien que les animations pourraient encore être améliorées, je ne regrette pas l'achat. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 51 h played
« terrible game and awful dev team. this game is not even finished so why is it even out of early access? from the story to the optimization, this game is nowhere near done. wish i could refund but their support team sucks! »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 h played1« This could have been a good game... if it had been a single-player game that didn't require grinding fetch quests and spending real life money to get stuff. Too bad. The plot looked really interesting, but bleh. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played« good game. terrible optimisation. I litterally run Elden Ring better on my pc then this game and it just proves it's not my pc but an actual issue of the game... aia »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 10 h played« I used to loveeeee this! But its not fun anymore. The riding takes forever nothing really happens to much unless you progress a lot, like a lot. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 7 h played« Bad optimization, bought it recently and i feel i wasted my money even with good pc, disappointing, its a good game but yall need to pay attention to the optimization, i want my money back!! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played« Bonjour, quand ce jeux sera en français ? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played
In players' words
« Le jeu est magnifique ! Enfin un jeu de chevaux pour "adultes" bien fait. Hâte d'avoir une traduction française ! »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 64 h played2« terrible game and awful dev team. this game is not even finished so why is it even out of early access? from the story to the optimization, this game is nowhere near done. wish i could refund but their support team sucks! »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 h played1« Même s'il est en accès anticipé, je trouve les graphismes super beaux, l'histoire est sympa (vivement que ça sorte en FR). Hâte d'en découvrir plus ! »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 99 h played« This could have been a good game... if it had been a single-player game that didn't require grinding fetch quests and spending real life money to get stuff. Too bad. The plot looked really interesting, but bleh. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played« ma nouvelle safe place , merci pour ce banger »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played« good game. terrible optimisation. I litterally run Elden Ring better on my pc then this game and it just proves it's not my pc but an actual issue of the game... aia »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 10 h played« incroyable, fonctionne parfaitement »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 23 h played« I used to loveeeee this! But its not fun anymore. The riding takes forever nothing really happens to much unless you progress a lot, like a lot. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 7 h played« 4h played and for now its a pretty fun game if you like horses and open world. It's not the game of the year but it make the time pass, im not disappointed so far 6~7/10 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played« Bad optimization, bought it recently and i feel i wasted my money even with good pc, disappointing, its a good game but yall need to pay attention to the optimization, i want my money back!! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played« J'adore l'histoire qu'il y a derrière ce jeu! Depuis sa sortie originale, je ne m'en lasse plus d'y jouer. Bien que les animations pourraient encore être améliorées, je ne regrette pas l'achat. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 51 h played« Bonjour, quand ce jeux sera en français ? »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=45
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=39
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=36
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=33
Performance
0 % pos · n=13
Value for money
18 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
43 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
45
39
0
6
Gameplay
39
29
2
8
Content / longevity
36
16
4
16
Graphics / art
33
22
5
6
Performance
13
0
1
12
Value for money
11
2
0
9
Audio / music
10
9
0
1
Interface / UX
7
1
1
5
Multiplayer
7
3
0
4
Stability / bugs
6
2
1
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
<2h
24 % (n=21)
2-10h
63 % (n=51)
10-25h
87 % (n=100)
>25h
90 % (n=232)
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 Mar 05, 2026 · All-time low: €11.09 (Aug 28, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 381 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,9 % of players.
The story is widely praised, with 39 positive mentions out of 45
Gameplay is enjoyable, with 29 positive mentions out of 39
The audio design is well-received, with 9 positive mentions out of 10
Weaknesses
Performance issues are a significant concern, with 12 negative mentions out of 13
The price is seen as too high by some players, with 9 negative mentions out of 11
Bugs and UI issues are present, with 3 and 5 negative mentions respectively
Who is it for?
Fans of storytelling-driven games and those looking for a strong sense of community will enjoy Equinox: Homecoming. The game's focus on immersion and player engagement makes it a great fit for players seeking a deep and interactive experience.
Is Equinox: Homecoming worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 81% of 1,261 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: The story is widely praised. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Equinox: Homecoming has made a strong impression on its players, with a compelling narrative and engaging gameplay. While some technical issues and concerns about price and content remain, the game's overall positive reception and dedicated community make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre. With 81% of reviews being positive overall, it's clear that Equinox: Homecoming has struck a chord with its audience.
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