Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Dual Core 2,0 GHz (Intel Core i3) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 4000 (support WebGL / DirectX 11) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processeur : Quad Core 2,5 GHz or more Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GPU (Intel Iris Xe / AMD Vega 8) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Ghost in the SQL Data
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Database management becomes a thrilling investigation for those who stick around past the opening hours, driving a 77 percent positive rating across 109 post-release reviews. While early playtime shows a shaky 61 percent approval among 38 players under two hours, dedication pays off with a flawless 100 percent satisfaction rate for the handful reaching past the 10-hour mark.
What it's about: Un appel a signalé l’incendie d’un collège 14 minutes avant que le premier témoin le voie. Trouvez qui l’a passé, en SQL, en fouillant une année d’appels d’urgence à Paris.
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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 | 25 | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 60 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,3 % of players.
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Strengths
- Engaging gameplay mechanics: 17 positive mentions out of 25
- Smooth technical state with no bugs reported: 2 positive mentions out of 2
- Solid value proposition: 1 positive mention out of 1
- Strong overall reception after launch: 77 percent positive out of 109 reviews
Weaknesses
- Frustrating interface design: 4 negative mentions out of 4
- Content limitations: 8 negative mentions out of 14
- Steep drop in early satisfaction: 38 players under two hours show only 61 percent positive reviews
Who is it for?
Strategy fans and database enthusiasts looking to sharpen their SQL queries through an investigative simulation.
Is Ghost in the SQL Data worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 77% of 109 Steam reviews are positive (player score 70/100). Most-praised strength: Engaging gameplay mechanics. Current price: 8,09€ (10% off).
Verdict
Ghost in the SQL Data demands patience through a rough interface and early learning curve, but rewards committed strategists with a clever simulation. With 77 positive reviews out of 109, it secures a safe recommendation for players willing to query past the initial friction.
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