Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any integrated graphics card Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible
Hearing Voices
An audio-driven descent into madness that most players finish in under two hours, leaving a lasting impression with its free-to-play psychological terror. The game commands an overwhelming 97 percent positive rating across all 59 reviews, matching its 97 percent post-release reception.
What it's about: Hearing Voices is a unique indie short horror experience where you will need to put your listening and deduction skills to the test to solve puzzles. Mistakes have consequences.
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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 | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 20 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Value for money | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 2 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 91,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Sound design pulls players straight into the dread, driving 18 positive mentions out of 20 audio notes.
- The core mechanics grip the audience effectively, generating 22 positive mentions out of 27 gameplay discussions.
- A compelling narrative pulls people through the dark, backed by 12 positive mentions out of 14 story comments.
- Zero financial barrier ensures widespread satisfaction, with 5 positive mentions out of 6 price discussions.
Weaknesses
- Gameplay mechanics hit friction for a few users, resulting in 4 negative mentions out of 27 total.
- Audio cues occasionally miss the mark, drawing 2 negative mentions out of 20 notes.
- Very brief runtime leaves players wanting more, reflected by 52 reviews logged under the two-hour playtime mark.
Who is it for?
Horror enthusiasts looking for a short, free narrative-driven puzzle experience that relies heavily on atmospheric soundscapes.
Is Hearing Voices worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 59 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Sound design pulls players straight into the dread, driving. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Hearing Voices delivers a tightly constructed psychological horror trip that respects the player's time without charging a dime. Its near-flawless 97 percent positive rating proves that brevity is no barrier to delivering genuine terror.
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