Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Video card with 2GB of VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?
Puzzles are the star: 65 direct mentions, and 90 positive out of 100 when you include synonyms like "escape" and "indices". Players who make it to the credits call it a must-replay, with 95% still recommending it after 2–10 hours.
What it's about: An old shack deep in a dense forest, a strange computer and a game that's trying to kill you!
In-game
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 | 173 | 146 | 15 | 12 |
| Story / writing | 35 | 23 | 2 | 10 |
| Value for money | 30 | 8 | 1 | 21 |
| Graphics / art | 28 | 27 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| Interface / UX | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 73,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The puzzle design fuels the praise: 146 positive mentions out of 173 when reviewers use terms like 'escape' or 'indices'.
- Atmosphere and visuals share the spotlight: 27 positive graphics mentions out of 28, paired with 7 audio compliments in 9 reviews.
- Short but intense sessions hit the sweet spot: 95% of 2–10 hour players rate it positively.
Weaknesses
- Content length sparks debate: only 4 positive mentions out of 19 for 'content', contrasted by 14 negative.
- Price draws fire: 21 negative price comments out of 30, outweighing the 8 positive.
- Bugs lurk in the shadows: 9 negative bug reports in 10 mentions, though the game remains playable.
Who is it for?
Fans of tight, cerebral challenges will thrive here, especially those who enjoy horror-tinged escape-room vibes. Skip if you demand lengthy campaigns or multiplayer depth.
Is Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 1,665 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The puzzle design fuels the praise. Current price: 6,89€ (50% off).
Verdict
A brilliant, bite-sized puzzle gauntlet with near-flawless presentation—just don’t expect a sprawling adventure. The overwhelming positivity (95%) confirms its niche appeal, but budget-conscious players should wait for a sale.
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