Creeping dread and haunting atmosphere dominate the experience, drawing 36 mentions of horror from players walking its dimly lit paths. Overall post-release reception stands at 74 percent positive across 108 reviews, though shorter playtimes reflect quick runs.
What it's about: Après avoir perdu sa femme dans un accident, Alex se retrouve seul dans une maison de banlieue où chaque petit détail lui rappelle le passé. Une soirée ordinaire se transforme rapidement en une succession d'événements étranges et inquiétants.
In-game
« The game itself wasn't the greatest, but as an added bonus, if you click on the tv in the living room and wait, you can actually watch a full length B-grade 1989 cheesy horror film called Dark Heritage. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played1« The game is such a scary, even the TV screamer was such a good, waiting for the next chapter! --------------------------- 10 Maple Leafs out of 10 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1« Super jeu !!! CE n'est certes pas le plus flippant ni meme le plus speed mais c est voulu Pour moi le mieux c est la fin qui est vraiment tres bonne alors n'hesitez pas foncez !!!! On a tous ete surpris et la note de la MN 8/10 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« I really like the atmosphere it's quite dense and 90s horror like but there are too many screamers imo. Visual style was also pretty cool, reminds me about silent hill games from ps1 era. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Not terrible, but the game is slow, sometimes I didn't really know what I was supposed to do and the game ends to abruptly with a terrible ending. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« Game Is Fun. I Enjoyed It. That Ending Was Unexpected! My Gameplay: https://youtu.be/wJgqYHl-dp4 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1« I pooped my pants, then i played this game. t was nice, ive had some beer, some pills, some panic attacks. Good game! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« The game is amazing—pure enjoyment. My husband recommended it to me, and it’s exactly the kind of thing I like. 10 pizza slices out of 10 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
In players' words
« The game itself wasn't the greatest, but as an added bonus, if you click on the tv in the living room and wait, you can actually watch a full length B-grade 1989 cheesy horror film called Dark Heritage. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played1« Not terrible, but the game is slow, sometimes I didn't really know what I was supposed to do and the game ends to abruptly with a terrible ending. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« The game is such a scary, even the TV screamer was such a good, waiting for the next chapter! --------------------------- 10 Maple Leafs out of 10 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1« Game Is Fun. I Enjoyed It. That Ending Was Unexpected! My Gameplay: https://youtu.be/wJgqYHl-dp4 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played1« Super jeu !!! CE n'est certes pas le plus flippant ni meme le plus speed mais c est voulu Pour moi le mieux c est la fin qui est vraiment tres bonne alors n'hesitez pas foncez !!!! On a tous ete surpris et la note de la MN 8/10 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« I pooped my pants, then i played this game. t was nice, ive had some beer, some pills, some panic attacks. Good game! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« I really like the atmosphere it's quite dense and 90s horror like but there are too many screamers imo. Visual style was also pretty cool, reminds me about silent hill games from ps1 era. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« The game is amazing—pure enjoyment. My husband recommended it to me, and it’s exactly the kind of thing I like. 10 pizza slices out of 10 »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
60 % pos · n=30
Gameplay
73 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
70 % pos · n=10
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=6
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
30
18
4
8
Gameplay
22
16
2
4
Audio / music
10
7
0
3
Performance
6
2
0
4
Graphics / art
6
6
0
0
Content / longevity
6
3
0
3
Value for money
4
3
0
1
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.
🪤 93 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
71 % (n=89)
2-10h
89 % (n=19)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-29 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 63,1 % of players.
Narrative depth grounds the journey, securing 18 positive mentions out of 30 total story discussions
Visual presentation delights the eye with 6 positive mentions out of 6 in the graphics category
Immersive soundscapes pull players deeper, garnering 7 positive mentions out of 10 audio remarks
Engaging mechanics keep the adventure moving, backed by 16 positive mentions out of 22 gameplay comments
Weaknesses
Interface frustrations hinder navigation, showing 4 negative mentions out of 4 UI comments
Technical glitches disrupt immersion, indicated by 4 negative mentions out of 6 performance notes
Unresolved narrative beats frustrate some explorers, contributing to 8 negative mentions out of 30 story discussions
Who is it for?
Casual adventure fans looking for a moody, story-driven indie experience with distinct horror elements will find plenty to explore.
Is Maple Ridge worth it in 2026?
Yes, but with a few reservations: 74% of 108 Steam reviews are positive (player score 67/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative depth grounds the journey, securing. Current price: 2,63€.
Verdict
Maple Ridge delivers a genuinely atmospheric adventure that mostly succeeds despite minor technical stumbles and interface hurdles. With 74 positive reviews out of 108 total post-launch ratings, it offers a compelling trip into the shadows.
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