Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Video card with 512MB of VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible
Tattletail
Nostalgia bites back hard in this short holiday nightmare, driving 24 mentions of nostalgia and 21 of horror right out of the box. Steam players have crowned it with a 95 percent positive rating overall, backed by 399 positive reviews out of 429 sampled since launch.
What it's about: It’s Christmas 1998. The world’s most annoying toy just came out, and yours won’t stay in his box. Can you stop Tattletail from getting you in trouble before the bloodthirsty Mama Tattletail hunts you down? Story-driven first person horror. New DLC Included!
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 | 58 | 46 | 7 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 53 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 29, 2026 · All-time low: €4.82 (Oct 29, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Core mechanics hook players effectively, driving 46 positive mentions out of 58 in gameplay feedback.
- The narrative successfully builds dread, yielding 11 positive mentions out of 14 concerning the story.
- Visuals hit the right retro note with 4 positive mentions out of 4 dedicated to graphics.
- Sound design pulls its weight in the scares, securing 7 positive mentions out of 10 for audio.
Weaknesses
- Technical snags hamper the frights, registering 5 negative mentions out of 6 regarding performance.
- Some buyers find the overall package lacking, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 21 concerning content.
- Value divides the room evenly, with 3 negative mentions tied against 3 positive ones regarding the price.
Who is it for?
Horror aficionados craving a brief, 90s-infused nostalgic scare fest will find plenty to love here.
Is Tattletail worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 5,101 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics hook players effectively, driving. Current price: 7,79€.
Verdict
Despite minor performance hiccups and a brief runtime that leaves some wanting more, this indie fright delivers a wonderfully nostalgic trip. With 93 percent positive sentiment post-release across 429 sampled opinions, it remains a holiday horror tradition worth experiencing.
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