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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics Card with support for DirectX 11 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : Intel i7 - 3.4Ghz Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) or AMD equivalent DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Lost Words: Beyond the Page

Niche cult favorite
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Released April 6, 2021
sample: 431 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 833 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,79€ 7,39€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The heart of the experience lies in its narrative: players consistently praise the emotional journey, with 148 positive mentions out of 164 for the story. Nearly every review highlights the game’s ability to evoke deep feelings through its writing and voice acting.

What it's about: Dans Lost Words: Beyond the Page, interagissez avec les mots inscrits dans le journal intime d’une jeune fille pour résoudre des énigmes stimulantes, prenez part à des phases de plateforme uniques et découvrez un conte touchant se déroulant dans le monde plein de vie d’Estoria.

In-game

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« I'm a writer whose grandma is currently on end-of-life care. I cried. A lot. But I probably needed this game more than I realised. Thanks game devs. <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played1
« 7.5/10 Look How They Massacred My Boy LUMP!!!!! about 1.4 hours of gameplay the rest is afk card farming »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 6 h played1
« Congratulations, you've gone and made a thirty-seven year old man cry. Do you feel good about what you've done? ...well you should... Lost Words was absolutely wonderful. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 4 h played1
« Thank you for making such a magical game This game was so worth it , it is a magical game that will leave you missing your special ones too »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 5 h played1
« Un bon petit jeu narratif avec un style visuel chatoyant et une petite durée de vie. Je le recommande pour ceux qui veule passer un petit moment de détente. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 7 h played
« joli conte ou comment l'écriture et les mots peuvent aider une adolescente à mûrir et à surmonter un chagrin (la perte de sa grand-mère). A recommander »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 11 h played
« I do not recommend this game in any way for children except if you want it to cry for a week. Who kills grandma and friend in a kids game? »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 8 h played1
« idk if i'll ever finish it, but as a completionist this game just sucks, theres no backtracking and if you go too far, you literally have to restart the game. it's not really fun that way. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 2 h played
« Even though the game has a pretty cool artstyle, the game is too slow, focuses too much on its storytelling and forgets the gameplay. Especially, the stories in between chapters are just too long. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played
« The idea is fine. The mechanics of the external story are nice enough. But the internal game is soooo boring, and the story is bad enough that ruins the good parts of the idea of the game itself. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 5 h played
« Un bon petit jeu sur les sentiments qu'un enfant peut ressentir. Gameplay ok, belle musique, what else ? »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 7 h played

In players' words

« I'm a writer whose grandma is currently on end-of-life care. I cried. A lot. But I probably needed this game more than I realised. Thanks game devs. <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played1
« I do not recommend this game in any way for children except if you want it to cry for a week. Who kills grandma and friend in a kids game? »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 8 h played1
« 7.5/10 Look How They Massacred My Boy LUMP!!!!! about 1.4 hours of gameplay the rest is afk card farming »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 6 h played1
« idk if i'll ever finish it, but as a completionist this game just sucks, theres no backtracking and if you go too far, you literally have to restart the game. it's not really fun that way. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 2 h played
« Congratulations, you've gone and made a thirty-seven year old man cry. Do you feel good about what you've done? ...well you should... Lost Words was absolutely wonderful. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 4 h played1
« Even though the game has a pretty cool artstyle, the game is too slow, focuses too much on its storytelling and forgets the gameplay. Especially, the stories in between chapters are just too long. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1 h played
« Thank you for making such a magical game This game was so worth it , it is a magical game that will leave you missing your special ones too »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 5 h played1
« The idea is fine. The mechanics of the external story are nice enough. But the internal game is soooo boring, and the story is bad enough that ruins the good parts of the idea of the game itself. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 5 h played
« Un bon petit jeu narratif avec un style visuel chatoyant et une petite durée de vie. Je le recommande pour ceux qui veule passer un petit moment de détente. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 7 h played
« Un bon petit jeu sur les sentiments qu'un enfant peut ressentir. Gameplay ok, belle musique, what else ? »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2023 · 7 h played
« joli conte ou comment l'écriture et les mots peuvent aider une adolescente à mûrir et à surmonter un chagrin (la perte de sa grand-mère). A recommander »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 11 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
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=164
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=90
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=49
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=36
Value for money
100 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing164148610
Gameplay9072216
Graphics / art494900
Audio / music363312
Value for money121200
Content / longevity7601
Interface / UX6105
Stability / bugs4004
Performance3201

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.1 h.

<2h
78 % (n=27)
2-10h
95 % (n=366)
10-25h
91 % (n=35)
>25h
100 % (n=3)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2023 : 89% positive89MarApr 2023 : 93% positive93AprMay 2023 : 100% positive100MayAug 2023 : 94% positive94AugApr 2025 : 89% positive89Apr

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • A story that resonates powerfully: 148 positive mentions out of 164 reviews
  • Stunning visuals that players can’t stop admiring: 49 positive mentions out of 49
  • Audio that enhances immersion, from music to voice acting: 33 positive mentions out of 36
  • Accessible price for an indie gem: 12 positive mentions out of 12

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay mechanics that frustrate a vocal minority: 16 negative mentions out of 90
  • Persistent bugs that disrupt the experience: 4 negative mentions out of 4
  • A clunky UI that frustrates navigation: 5 negative mentions out of 6

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative-driven adventures who crave emotional storytelling will find a deeply moving experience here. Those who prioritize polished mechanics or UI may want to temper expectations.

Is Lost Words: Beyond the Page worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 833 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: A story that resonates powerfully. Current price: 7,39€ (50% off).

Verdict

Lost Words: Beyond the Page delivers a poignant, visually rich journey that lingers long after the credits roll. While minor technical and design hiccups occasionally trip up the experience, the power of its story and artistry makes it a standout indie title with a 95% positive rating.

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