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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Inkwellers

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Released May 28, 2026
sample: 184 reviews posted after launch (71 AI-classified)
84/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 184 reviews (« Very Positive »)
10,25€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

With a Very Positive score, Inkwellers has players hooked on its cooperative puzzle-solving adventures, offering a unique and fun experience despite some technical hiccups.

What it's about: In this online 2-player co-op puzzle adventure, you and a friend become Inkwellers and dive into Celiphia’s magical journal. Work together, communicate clearly, and solve puzzles hidden within its pages.

In-game

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« Un bon jeu dans la lignée de We Where here »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played
« Des énigmes qui vous font croire que vous êtes intelligents. L'espace de quelques heures, j'ai eu l'impression que mon QI avait triplé. ( En fait non. ) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Enigmes de difficulté moyenne. Pas trop facile, pas trop difficile. J'ai bien apprécié. Jeu relaxant »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Petit jeu très agréable à faire à 2 ! Merci ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Trés chouette jeu, fait en +- 6hr avec ma copine, les potion un peu aleatoire . Trés bien , mais trés court :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Very fun puzzle game, if you've played the We Were Here games you'll know what to expect. But the puzzles are less obtuse here without being too easy »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« pas vraiment un jeu de puzzle mais plus coop ou l.on doit comuniquer... tres decevant »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« Bugged potion level, couldn't progress to next level. It was fun up until that point then became very frustrating because of bug. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Pretty, but kinda short. Not always intuitive and only took us 3 hours even when we were some times stuck just because we didn't notice something »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« Platform jumping is bad and hard to distinguish background from road. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Un jeu magnifique avec une réelle difficulté dans les énigmes. L'optimisation est au point, les graphismes sont fins, la musique est douce. Très bon jeu à faire à 2! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 5 h played

In players' words

« Un bon jeu dans la lignée de We Where here »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played
« pas vraiment un jeu de puzzle mais plus coop ou l.on doit comuniquer... tres decevant »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« Des énigmes qui vous font croire que vous êtes intelligents. L'espace de quelques heures, j'ai eu l'impression que mon QI avait triplé. ( En fait non. ) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Bugged potion level, couldn't progress to next level. It was fun up until that point then became very frustrating because of bug. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Enigmes de difficulté moyenne. Pas trop facile, pas trop difficile. J'ai bien apprécié. Jeu relaxant »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Pretty, but kinda short. Not always intuitive and only took us 3 hours even when we were some times stuck just because we didn't notice something »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« Petit jeu très agréable à faire à 2 ! Merci ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Platform jumping is bad and hard to distinguish background from road. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Trés chouette jeu, fait en +- 6hr avec ma copine, les potion un peu aleatoire . Trés bien , mais trés court :) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Un jeu magnifique avec une réelle difficulté dans les énigmes. L'optimisation est au point, les graphismes sont fins, la musique est douce. Très bon jeu à faire à 2! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 5 h played
« Very fun puzzle game, if you've played the We Were Here games you'll know what to expect. But the puzzles are less obtuse here without being too easy »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 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
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=60
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=28
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
12 % pos · n=8
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=5
Value for money
60 % pos · n=5
Performance
33 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay605154
Multiplayer282116
Story / writing131102
Graphics / art131201
Audio / music10901
Stability / bugs8107
Content / longevity5401
Value for money5320
Performance3102
Interface / UX3012

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.3 h.

<2h
60 % (n=5)
2-10h
88 % (n=171)
10-25h
88 % (n=8)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 81% positive81JunJul 2026 : 84% positive84JulAug 2026 : 93% positive93Aug

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 64,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Cooperative gameplay takes the lead with 39 mentions, a testament to its engaging and social nature.
  • Puzzles dominate the gameplay with 38 mentions, creating a fun and challenging experience.
  • The game's ambiance and art style receive 6 positive mentions each, adding to its overall charm.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues are a concern, with 2 negative mentions out of 3.
  • UI could use some work, as 2 negative and 1 mixed mention suggest.
  • Bugs are a notable issue, with 7 negative mentions out of 8.

Who is it for?

Those seeking a cooperative puzzle adventure will find Inkwellers a delightful choice, offering a unique and engaging experience with friends.

Is Inkwellers worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 88% of 184 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Cooperative gameplay takes the lead. Current price: 10,25€.

Verdict

Despite some technical shortcomings, Inkwellers' cooperative gameplay and puzzle-solving mechanics shine, making it a fun and memorable adventure for players.

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Inkwellers: 84/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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