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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-4340 / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 660 GTX DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Realtek High Definition Audio

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Prognostic

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Released May 19, 2022
sample: 327 reviews posted after launch (132 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 491 reviews (« Very Positive »)
5,69€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

This detective adventure thrives on its eerie atmosphere and clever puzzles: 59 positive mentions out of 75 for the story alone. Nearly every player commits over two hours to unraveling its mysteries, with 96% of 2-to-10-hour reviews glowing.

What it's about: An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town.

In-game

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« This was a really interesting concept, with a lot of mechanics and things to keep track of. It would be fun in VR but it's a LOT. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 3 h played1
« Pour ceux qui aime flipper en solo, fan de Phasmo, c'est ok, sinon, oubliez XD »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 5 h played
« Great game, nice idea. Endless mode with procedural generated cases would be amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 5 h played
« Prognostic is really an interesting game. I like the idea of ​​being a medium and performing rituals to solve cases. But for me it would be nice to play without the mirror lady. It doesn't need ghost actions to be a good game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 3 h played
« I thought this game was absolutely outstanding. Better than your standard walking sim because you actually have to think as you solve the mysteries. It needs a sequel! Please! Pretty please! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 12 h played
« Hard trying to solve a murder case while some freakshow is trying to bust out of a mirror. lol »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 5 h played
« Bored me to tears. Dowsing rods brought me anger. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played1
« Good detective game until a girl appears and the game ends: I'm dead and I have to start the chapter again. It makes no sense. I almost got my money back. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 1 h played
« Cool mechanics but being chased all the time ruins the game »
👎 anonymous review · May 2022 · 2 h played
« I want to enjoy it but the wheel of thanatos or whatever it's called takes too long and gives me a headache. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 1 h played
« Probably a good game .... However from what I have played so far, I did not really like it. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 1 h played
« This game has a great and eerie atmosfere, fun gameplay and story. I want more, maybe random cases, generated by computer - ai generated? »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 6 h played

In players' words

« This was a really interesting concept, with a lot of mechanics and things to keep track of. It would be fun in VR but it's a LOT. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 3 h played1
« Bored me to tears. Dowsing rods brought me anger. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 1 h played1
« Pour ceux qui aime flipper en solo, fan de Phasmo, c'est ok, sinon, oubliez XD »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 5 h played
« Good detective game until a girl appears and the game ends: I'm dead and I have to start the chapter again. It makes no sense. I almost got my money back. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 1 h played
« Great game, nice idea. Endless mode with procedural generated cases would be amazing. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 5 h played
« Cool mechanics but being chased all the time ruins the game »
👎 anonymous review · May 2022 · 2 h played
« Prognostic is really an interesting game. I like the idea of ​​being a medium and performing rituals to solve cases. But for me it would be nice to play without the mirror lady. It doesn't need ghost actions to be a good game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 3 h played
« I want to enjoy it but the wheel of thanatos or whatever it's called takes too long and gives me a headache. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 1 h played
« I thought this game was absolutely outstanding. Better than your standard walking sim because you actually have to think as you solve the mysteries. It needs a sequel! Please! Pretty please! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 12 h played
« Probably a good game .... However from what I have played so far, I did not really like it. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 1 h played
« Hard trying to solve a murder case while some freakshow is trying to bust out of a mirror. lol »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 5 h played
« This game has a great and eerie atmosfere, fun gameplay and story. I want more, maybe random cases, generated by computer - ai generated? »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 6 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
90 % pos · n=118
Story / writing
79 % pos · n=75
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=41
Value for money
95 % pos · n=21
Interface / UX
7 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=13
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11810648
Story / writing755979
Audio / music413902
Value for money212010
Interface / UX151014
Graphics / art131102
Content / longevity122010
Stability / bugs6105
Performance2101
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.7 h.

🪤 52 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
68 % (n=34)
2-10h
96 % (n=265)
10-25h
100 % (n=26)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2022 : 93% positive93MayJun 2022 : 97% positive97JunAug 2022 : 94% positive94AugOct 2022 : 81% positive81OctNov 2022 : 100% positive100Nov

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

💶 Price history

€3.99€4.54€5.09€5.64€6.19€4.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 14, 2026 · All-time low: €4.49 (Aug 14, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

15,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 16 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 27,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative keeps players hooked: 59 positive mentions out of 75 reviews for the story.
  • Puzzle-solving mechanics shine, earning 106 positive mentions out of 118 gameplay discussions.
  • Audio design amplifies immersion, with 39 positive mentions out of 41 reviews praising its sound.
  • The price is universally praised, with 20 positive mentions and zero complaints among 21 price-related reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth divides players: only 2 positive mentions out of 12 reviews highlight sufficient material.
  • The UI frustrates more than it helps, with 14 negative mentions out of 15 reviews on interface usability.
  • Bugs occasionally disrupt the experience, noted in 5 negative mentions out of 6 reviews mentioning them.

Who is it for?

Fans of atmospheric horror-adventures with intricate puzzles will find their match here. The game rewards those who savor slow-burn mysteries and immersive environments.

Is Prognostic worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 491 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative keeps players hooked. Current price: 5,69€.

Verdict

Prognostic delivers a chilling yet cerebral experience, where tension and intellect intertwine. Its few blemishes—mostly UI quirks—are overshadowed by its gripping narrative and haunting audio. A must-play for story-driven indie fans.

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Prognostic: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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