Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Five Nights with Maids
Surviving the night shift requires grit, with 19 players highlighting the intense horror that carries the entire experience. Across 154 reviews since launch, the game has secured a 72 percent positive rating, though players rushing through the opening hours should expect a steeper learning curve.
What it's about: In this survival horror game, play as a night guard watching over a mansion and its maids for five nights. Use lights, shutters, and cameras to spot suspicious activity. Each night grows more intense as the atmosphere shifts and the maids begin to behave strangely. Can you survive till the end?
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 28 | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 30 min.
🪤 77 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2026 · All-time low: €5.75 (Oct 28, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Visual execution shines brightly, backed by 13 positive mentions out of 13 for the graphics.
- Core mechanics hit the mark with 23 positive mentions out of 28 for the gameplay.
- Overall content satisfies dedicated managers, yielding 7 positive mentions out of 10.
Weaknesses
- Technical stability frustrates players, evident in 5 negative mentions out of 5 concerning bugs.
- Performance issues drag down the shift, recorded in 3 negative mentions out of 3.
- Narrative elements divide the audience, showing 6 negative mentions alongside 7 positive ones out of 16.
Who is it for?
Fans of tense survival horror and management simulations who enjoy high-stress monitoring challenges will find plenty to master here.
Is Five Nights with Maids worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 72% of 154 Steam reviews are positive (player score 66/100). Most-praised strength: Visual execution shines brightly, backed by. Current price: 7,19€.
Verdict
Despite early technical stumbles and bug reports, the core simulation successfully captures a stressful atmosphere. With a solid 72 percent positive reception across 154 reviews, it stands as a worthy shift for dedicated horror enthusiasts.
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