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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-8500 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ GTX 1060 or equivalent Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows® 11 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-12500 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce™ RTX 3060 or equivalent Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible

Serpent's Gaze

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 25, 2026
ActionIndieRPGEarly Access
sample: 407 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 89 % · 906 reviews (« Very Positive »)
16,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Veterans are sinking dozens of hours into cooperative dungeon runs, pushing past early access growing pains to find a genuinely gripping action RPG. Across 906 reviews, 89 percent of players give it the nod, a sentiment bolstered by a stellar 97 percent approval rating from those who play past the 25-hour mark.

What it's about: Serpent’s Gaze est un jeu d’action coopératif difficile à la troisième personne pour 1 à 4 joueurs, où vous affrontez de redoutables ennemis et des boss impitoyables, tout en découvrant les secrets d’un désert antique.

In-game

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« Good game but need some polish , more monster more boss some QoL but overall it's a good games for that price »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 36 h played
« mal équilibré, tu peux skip tout les mobs et juste prendre les graines et faire les boss et tu win 80% du temps avec un build élémentaire (bleed,putréfaction) néanmoins super jeu »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 21 h played
« Please add a multiplayer lobby for random invites and not only friends please. Otherwise fun roguelite game with friends, could be fun with some random too. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
« It's a fun game that definitely needs more polishing, but for its EA state a month after release, it's phenomenal - especially considering the low price for the amount of content/fun you'll get. Play with friends »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 20 h played
« Praying this game gets more success, it deserves more players so buy it. Could use some more polishing but the devs are listening to feedback and updating the game on a regular basis. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 26 h played
« A Very fun Soulslike/Roguelike game! Highly recommend to everyone. Beginners, pros, all will find their fun in this hidden gem. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 50 h played
« As it is now in early access I would wait if at all. The combat does not feel great and the weapons as well. Maybe they will work on this, but I was not having fun playing the game. Just going through the motions. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« Enemy health scaling turns the game into a slog as you progress. Also fatigue armor is a very annoying mechanic that turns every enemy into a damage sponge. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 14 h played
« its good love the difficulty i understand its a early access game but just not enough content to keep you playing for long »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 9 h played
« the devs think ads are a good mechanic in 2026 »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played
« combat feels pointless and repetitive with no real weight. better sound design, enemy ai and music could make it better. also levels feel very streamlined and kind of boring, some secrets or optional challenges would be superb. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Very solid Souls combat. Worth full price if you have a buddy or two to play with. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 15 h played

In players' words

« Good game but need some polish , more monster more boss some QoL but overall it's a good games for that price »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 36 h played
« As it is now in early access I would wait if at all. The combat does not feel great and the weapons as well. Maybe they will work on this, but I was not having fun playing the game. Just going through the motions. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« mal équilibré, tu peux skip tout les mobs et juste prendre les graines et faire les boss et tu win 80% du temps avec un build élémentaire (bleed,putréfaction) néanmoins super jeu »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 21 h played
« Enemy health scaling turns the game into a slog as you progress. Also fatigue armor is a very annoying mechanic that turns every enemy into a damage sponge. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 14 h played
« Please add a multiplayer lobby for random invites and not only friends please. Otherwise fun roguelite game with friends, could be fun with some random too. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 11 h played
« its good love the difficulty i understand its a early access game but just not enough content to keep you playing for long »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 9 h played
« It's a fun game that definitely needs more polishing, but for its EA state a month after release, it's phenomenal - especially considering the low price for the amount of content/fun you'll get. Play with friends »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 20 h played
« the devs think ads are a good mechanic in 2026 »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played
« Praying this game gets more success, it deserves more players so buy it. Could use some more polishing but the devs are listening to feedback and updating the game on a regular basis. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 26 h played
« combat feels pointless and repetitive with no real weight. better sound design, enemy ai and music could make it better. also levels feel very streamlined and kind of boring, some secrets or optional challenges would be superb. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« A Very fun Soulslike/Roguelike game! Highly recommend to everyone. Beginners, pros, all will find their fun in this hidden gem. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 50 h played
« Very solid Souls combat. Worth full price if you have a buddy or two to play with. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 15 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
78 % pos · n=154
Content / longevity
42 % pos · n=73
Multiplayer
94 % pos · n=53
Performance
36 % pos · n=28
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
71 % pos · n=14
Value for money
92 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
18 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1541201123
Content / longevity7331141
Multiplayer535012
Performance2810117
Story / writing252005
Graphics / art171601
Audio / music141004
Value for money121101
Interface / UX11209
Stability / bugs5005

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.7 h.

<2h
24 % (n=25)
2-10h
70 % (n=66)
10-25h
88 % (n=133)
>25h
97 % (n=183)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-16 pts) — reception has worsened
Jun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81JulAug 2026 : 86% positive86AugSep 2026 : 86% positive86SepOct 2026 : 77% positive77Oct

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

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Strengths

  • Cooperative multiplayer stands tall as a massive draw, with 50 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Core combat mechanics deliver where it counts, earning 120 positive mentions out of 154.
  • Visual presentation hits the right notes, registering 16 positive mentions out of 17.
  • Value and pricing satisfy most buyers, boasting 11 positive mentions out of 12.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth feels thin for some players currently, resulting in 41 negative mentions out of 73.
  • Performance struggles weigh down the experience, accumulating 17 negative mentions out of 28.
  • User interface design frustrates navigation, collecting 9 negative mentions out of 11.

Who is it for?

Patient action RPG fans with a dedicated co-op partner who can overlook early access rough edges.

Is Serpent's Gaze worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 89% of 906 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Cooperative multiplayer stands tall as a massive draw. Current price: 16,49€.

Verdict

Serpent's Gaze demands some patience with its interface and content volume, but deep investment yields huge payoffs. With 85 percent of post-release reviewers approving among the sampled data, the foundation here is fiercely engaging.

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