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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processeur : x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Something from like 2008 or later probably. DirectX : Version 10 Carte son : Also something from like 2008 or later probably. Notes supplémentaires : You'll probably be fine.

Fatum Betula

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 20, 2020
sample: 409 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 1,206 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A haunted birch tree demands strange offerings in a PS1-style nightmare where 354 players have gladly lost between two and ten hours of their lives. That intoxicating, uncanny atmosphere has propelled the game to 388 positive reviews out of 409 since launch, cementing a 96 percent overall approval rating across 1206 historical Steam submissions.

What it's about: Placed in a world without change, you must create fate by watering an ancient plant. Determine a future and live with it.

In-game

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« the cat is actually a [spoiler] raccoon! [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 4 h played
« Chef d'oeuvre (par contre,il m'a dit j'allais mourir irl) donc pas ouf »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
« juste jouez-y, c'est fabuleux je suis tombée amoureuse de cette atmosphère magnifique 18/20 🤍 »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 6 h played
« Un jeu qui est juste incroyable si vous aimez le Dreamcore/Weirdcore je ne peut que vous le conseillez sans spoil car il mérite vraiment d’être jouer »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2023 · 8 h played
« sympa de chercher les différentes fins »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 6 h played
« I liked some of the music and atmosphere but it is not fleshed out and executed well enough for me »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« Honestly, a garbage game. The low poly look of the game and some of the weird shit the devs include to make it seem artsy just give me a straight up head ache. No thanks. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Very interesting experience that could have been a lot more enjoyable if some things were a bit more clear, such as the things you can possibly interact with/the places you can reach. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« so many great ideas and honestly the game terrified me many times. I recommand ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Une drôle d'expérience, de choses un peu tirées par les cheveux mais j'ai passé un super moment dans une super ambiance. Le jeu vaux très largement son prix :) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 4 h played

In players' words

« the cat is actually a [spoiler] raccoon! [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 4 h played
« I liked some of the music and atmosphere but it is not fleshed out and executed well enough for me »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« Chef d'oeuvre (par contre,il m'a dit j'allais mourir irl) donc pas ouf »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
« Honestly, a garbage game. The low poly look of the game and some of the weird shit the devs include to make it seem artsy just give me a straight up head ache. No thanks. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« juste jouez-y, c'est fabuleux je suis tombée amoureuse de cette atmosphère magnifique 18/20 🤍 »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 6 h played
« Very interesting experience that could have been a lot more enjoyable if some things were a bit more clear, such as the things you can possibly interact with/the places you can reach. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Un jeu qui est juste incroyable si vous aimez le Dreamcore/Weirdcore je ne peut que vous le conseillez sans spoil car il mérite vraiment d’être jouer »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2023 · 8 h played
« so many great ideas and honestly the game terrified me many times. I recommand ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« sympa de chercher les différentes fins »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 6 h played
« Une drôle d'expérience, de choses un peu tirées par les cheveux mais j'ai passé un super moment dans une super ambiance. Le jeu vaux très largement son prix :) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 4 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
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=91
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=68
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=59
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=41
Content / longevity
68 % pos · n=37
Value for money
100 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing91701011
Graphics / art686701
Gameplay594289
Audio / music414001
Content / longevity3725210
Value for money121200
Interface / UX5005
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 h.

<2h
81 % (n=37)
2-10h
96 % (n=354)
10-25h
100 % (n=16)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-12 pts) — reception has worsened
Apr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJun 2025 : 96% positive96JunJul 2025 : 92% positive92JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 97% positive97MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 82% positive82MayJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88JulOct 2026 : 87% positive87Oct

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

💶 Price history

€1.99€2.86€3.74€4.61€5.49€2.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 29, 2026 · All-time low: €2.49 (Oct 29, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

28 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 42,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Low-poly visuals command widespread admiration with 67 positive mentions out of 68 dedicated to the graphics.
  • The haunting soundscape deeply enchants players, driving 40 positive mentions out of 41 for the audio.
  • Cryptic narrative themes captivate seekers, securing 70 positive mentions out of 91 for the story.
  • Pricing meets absolute satisfaction, backed by 12 positive mentions out of 12 for the price.
  • Wandering mechanics entertain curious explorers, resulting in 42 positive mentions out of 59 for gameplay.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates smooth navigation, accumulating 5 negative mentions out of 5 for the UI.
  • Short playtime leaves some yearning for more substance, accounting for 10 negative mentions out of 37 regarding content.
  • Occasional puzzle or pacing hiccups draw 9 negative mentions out of 59 for gameplay.

Who is it for?

Lovers of retro surrealism, PS1 nostalgia, and cryptic wanderings will easily lose themselves in these bizarre woods.

Is Fatum Betula worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 1,206 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Low-poly visuals command widespread admiration. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

This brief, hypnotic descent into low-poly strangeness enchants the senses with brilliant art and sound. Despite minor interface stumbles and a swift conclusion, an overwhelming 96 percent approval rating proves this weird arboreal ritual is essential.

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