Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64 Bit Processeur : 4 core CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 4 GB VRAM; Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Does not support Ultra-wide Monitors
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64 bit Processeur : 6 or 8 core CPU Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 16 GB RAM Espace disque : 4 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Does not support Ultra-wide Monitors
Ten Bells
Hunting anomalies through this chilling indie simulation keeps players gripped for hours, cementing an Overwhelmingly Positive standing through 594 global reviews and a 96% positive rate across 405 post-launch evaluations. The tightly wound dread matches an experience where most adventurers log between two and ten hours before finishing.
What it's about: Vous êtes piégé dans un vieux pub anglais. Démêlez une histoire glaçante en découvrant des anomalies tout en essayant de vous échapper. Affrontez l'horreur en survivant à la boucle sans fin de Ten Bells.
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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 | 159 | 147 | 4 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 63 | 61 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 40 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 30 | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 69 % 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).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 19 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 29,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Core mechanics form the backbone of the experience with 147 positive mentions out of 159 regarding gameplay.
- The narrative pulls players deep into the mystery, backed by 61 positive mentions out of 63 for the story.
- Visuals deliver the right tone, registering 38 positive mentions out of 40.
- Sound design heightens the dread cleanly, earning 22 positive mentions out of 22.
Weaknesses
- Content depth draws some critique, showing 5 negative mentions out of 30.
- Technical glitches disrupt sessions occasionally, reflected in 3 negative mentions out of 3 for bugs.
Who is it for?
Thrill-seekers who enjoy atmospheric anomaly hunting and tight, story-driven indie adventures will find plenty to love here.
Is Ten Bells worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 594 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics form the backbone of the experience. Current price: 3,99€ (20% off).
Verdict
Ten Bells strikes a potent chord in the horror simulation space, commanding near-universal praise from its player base. Aside from minor bug complaints and restricted content length, this tightly paced journey delivers dependable scares and engaging gameplay.
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