The game’s most frequent complaint isn’t about scares or story—it’s about performance, with **45 negative mentions out of 49 bug reports** drowning out even its most praised combat loops. Yet, 76 positive mentions out of 125 for gameplay prove its core loop remains the saving grace, even if it’s plagued by technical hiccups.
What it's about: Par la nuit d'Halloween, en 1978, personne n'est à l'abri de Michael Myers. Devenez le Boogeyman ou affrontez le visage du mal lui-même dans Halloween.
In-game
« Myers la victime.. Le jeu et vraiment mal équilibré je me fait gang bang des les première games, par des joueurs expérimenté. Et je trouve le jeu mal optimisé des qu'il y à la pluie. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played1« Ce jeu est sans doute le meilleur des jeux auxquels j'ai joué cette année. C'est la quintessence des jeux d'horreur de 2026. N'écoutez pas les haters et profitez de ce pur chef-d'œuvre. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 24 h played1« Incroyable! c'est un vrai plaisir d'avoir enfin un digne successeur de TCM et Friday the 13th !! Même s'il est un peu opti avec le fiak »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1« 14 year old me with Friday The 13th: This game buggy, but fun af 20 year old me with Texas Chainsaw: This game buggy, but fun af 23 year old me with Halloween: This game buggy, but fun af »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 146 h played7427109« started the game, found a joint, hit the trees, escaped, respawned as a police officer with a hunting rifle, caught michael lacking. what a rollercoaster »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played13731« Come to this game expecting a Halloween sandbox, where you can play as Michael or as a civilian, not as a DBD competitor. it doesn't play anything like DBD, don't treat it as such. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 18 h played3221
« Partie plié en 4 minute, impossible d'attraper un joueur on se contente de tuer un PNJ puis touts les autres se font évacuer. En survivant tu court partout et t'as gagné... Aucun intérêt pour le moment. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 9 h played1« jeu avec des graphismes de 2015, je retourne sur dbd »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played2« problème d'équilibrage, nul à chier. en attente de patch »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1« unfinished, unoptimized games being released as a full product is getting old. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played22219169« It looked fun but it's full of bugs, janky animations, poorly optimized and not worth the $40 price tag with the current state it's in. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played12554« Does the game need a lot of fixing? Yes. Is it a bad game? No. If you like f13 you'll probably like this. Thank you Illfonic! I will ride this ship until it sinks. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 130 h played16211
In players' words
« Myers la victime.. Le jeu et vraiment mal équilibré je me fait gang bang des les première games, par des joueurs expérimenté. Et je trouve le jeu mal optimisé des qu'il y à la pluie. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played1« Partie plié en 4 minute, impossible d'attraper un joueur on se contente de tuer un PNJ puis touts les autres se font évacuer. En survivant tu court partout et t'as gagné... Aucun intérêt pour le moment. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 9 h played1« Ce jeu est sans doute le meilleur des jeux auxquels j'ai joué cette année. C'est la quintessence des jeux d'horreur de 2026. N'écoutez pas les haters et profitez de ce pur chef-d'œuvre. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 24 h played1« jeu avec des graphismes de 2015, je retourne sur dbd »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played2« Incroyable! c'est un vrai plaisir d'avoir enfin un digne successeur de TCM et Friday the 13th !! Même s'il est un peu opti avec le fiak »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1« problème d'équilibrage, nul à chier. en attente de patch »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1« 14 year old me with Friday The 13th: This game buggy, but fun af 20 year old me with Texas Chainsaw: This game buggy, but fun af 23 year old me with Halloween: This game buggy, but fun af »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 146 h played7427109« unfinished, unoptimized games being released as a full product is getting old. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played22219169« started the game, found a joint, hit the trees, escaped, respawned as a police officer with a hunting rifle, caught michael lacking. what a rollercoaster »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played13731« It looked fun but it's full of bugs, janky animations, poorly optimized and not worth the $40 price tag with the current state it's in. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played12554« Come to this game expecting a Halloween sandbox, where you can play as Michael or as a civilian, not as a DBD competitor. it doesn't play anything like DBD, don't treat it as such. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 18 h played3221« Does the game need a lot of fixing? Yes. Is it a bad game? No. If you like f13 you'll probably like this. Thank you Illfonic! I will ride this ship until it sinks. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 130 h played16211
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
61 % pos · n=125
Stability / bugs
8 % pos · n=49
Performance
5 % pos · n=40
Content / longevity
23 % pos · n=22
Value for money
15 % pos · n=13
Multiplayer
40 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Graphics / art
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
125
76
0
49
Stability / bugs
49
4
0
45
Performance
40
2
0
38
Content / longevity
22
5
0
17
Value for money
13
2
0
11
Multiplayer
10
4
0
6
Story / writing
7
6
0
1
Interface / UX
7
0
0
7
Audio / music
4
3
0
1
Graphics / art
3
2
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.2 h.
<2h
18 % (n=56)
2-10h
64 % (n=198)
10-25h
78 % (n=143)
>25h
76 % (n=97)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,4 % of players.
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Combat is the standout feature, with **76 positive mentions out of 125** praising its intensity and execution—players keep coming back for the action, even if the rest of the experience stumbles.
Long-term engagement is strong: **78% of players who hit 10-25 hours** and **76% of those exceeding 25 hours** rate it positively, suggesting a core audience is deeply invested in the gameplay.
The story and atmosphere are rarely criticized, with **6 positive mentions out of 7** for narrative elements, though this is overshadowed by other issues.
Multiplayer receives a modest but balanced reception, with **4 positive mentions out of 10**, indicating some potential for cooperative or competitive play—though it’s not a defining highlight.
Weaknesses
Performance is the game’s Achilles’ heel, with **38 negative mentions out of 40** flagging technical issues like bugs and optimization problems—these are the most frequently cited frustrations, far outweighing praise.
Bugs dominate player complaints, with **45 negative mentions out of 49** highlighting crashes, glitches, and instability, making the experience feel unfinished despite its polished core mechanics.
UI and content are consistently criticized, with **7 negative mentions out of 7 for UI** and **17 negative mentions out of 22 for content**, suggesting missing features or poorly designed menus detract from immersion.
Price sensitivity is notable, with **11 negative mentions out of 13** for cost, hinting that some players feel the experience doesn’t justify its asking price given its technical flaws.
Who is it for?
This game is for players who prioritize **fast-paced, high-stakes combat** over polished storytelling or technical perfection—those who can overlook bugs and performance issues to focus on the adrenaline-driven gameplay loops. However, it may frustrate those expecting a refined or multiplayer-centric experience.
Is Halloween: The Game worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 69% of 10,851 Steam reviews are positive (player score 64/100). Most-praised strength: Combat is the standout feature, with **. Current price: 40,99€.
Verdict
Halloween: The Game delivers a gripping, action-packed experience that keeps players hooked despite its technical shortcomings. The **76% positive reception** for gameplay proves its core appeal, but the **overwhelming 89% negativity in performance and bugs** risks undermining its potential. If you’re willing to tolerate the rough edges, the combat makes it worth the investment—otherwise, the flaws may prove too distracting.
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