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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit or later Processeur : 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor or higher Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 4GB of VRAM or greater DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : 3.6 GHZ Quad Core Processor or higher Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 8GB of VRAM or greater DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible

Tenebris Somnia

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Released October 16, 2026
sample: 162 reviews posted after launch (82 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 163 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 84/100 (4 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 94% positive vs 96% overall (1,553 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Real-action cinematic horror meets retro pixels in a chilling journey that keeps most players hooked for up to 10 hours. The Steam response has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, backed by a 97 percent positive rating across 162 post-release reviews.

What it's about: Découvrez les secrets d'une histoire troublante en résolvant des énigmes et en combattant d'horribles créatures. ... Et si ce n'étaient pas seulement des cauchemars?

In-game

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« Its published by New Blood Interactive. Of course its a goated game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played211
« Game really good. Can tell it's Argentinian because the bathrooms have bidets. 15/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played11
« FMV cutscenes actually made me pee a little. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« Haven't finished it yet but damn, beautiful game so far! Aguante la industria argentina! ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« you might think this game has supernatural elements, however Buenos Aires is just like that »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played22
« truly one of the best horror games made, the team behind this game is incredibly talented and i sincerely hope they will put more quality work like this »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« SEPTIMO ARTE, ABSOLUTO CINE, instabuy 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played1

In players' words

« Its published by New Blood Interactive. Of course its a goated game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played211
« you might think this game has supernatural elements, however Buenos Aires is just like that »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played22
« Game really good. Can tell it's Argentinian because the bathrooms have bidets. 15/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played11
« truly one of the best horror games made, the team behind this game is incredibly talented and i sincerely hope they will put more quality work like this »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« FMV cutscenes actually made me pee a little. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played1
« SEPTIMO ARTE, ABSOLUTO CINE, instabuy 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played1
« Haven't finished it yet but damn, beautiful game so far! Aguante la industria argentina! ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 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
81 % pos · n=47
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=38
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
91 % pos · n=11
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay473818
Graphics / art383530
Story / writing221813
Audio / music111001
Content / longevity6600
Value for money3300
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.

🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
96 % (n=51)
2-10h
97 % (n=96)
10-25h
100 % (n=15)

💶 Price history

€15.00€16.49€17.99€19.48€20.98€15.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 17, 2026 · All-time low: €15.99 (Oct 17, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Popular streamers

LIVE TheMrSark 1,110 viewers · EN — Night Shift!

Small streamers to support

LIVE DannyDanchou 64 viewers · EN — [Day 285 Subathon] I got mogged on...LIVE EnyaFaerie 55 viewers · EN — ❝ 🎃i missed 'ween😔...may i pretend? ❞ — @EnyaFaerie ⠀☕!Tip⠀🎮!GameLIVE SebbySpresso 54 viewers · EN — (PartnerPush) This nightmare is exploring some nightmares in Tenebris Somnia! 18+ SEND GOOD VIBES! DLIVE MomozakiAi 30 viewers · EN — Maybe finishing Tenebris?

Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 06h46

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Strengths

  • Visual execution drives the praise, with 35 positive mentions out of 38 specifically celebrating the striking graphics.
  • Core mechanics land well among survival fans, accounting for 38 positive mentions out of 47 regarding gameplay.
  • The narrative pulls players into its dark world, supported by 18 positive mentions out of 22 for the story.
  • Audio design sets the right mood, earning 10 positive mentions out of 11.

Weaknesses

  • Certain gameplay loops miss the mark, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 47.
  • The plot occasionally loses its grip on users, drawing 3 negative mentions out of 22.

Who is it for?

Fans of indie horror and retro adventures who appreciate a blend of pixel art and live-action cinematic sequences will find a lot to love here.

Is Tenebris Somnia worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 163 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Visual execution drives the praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Tenebris Somnia successfully marries classic pixel aesthetics with live-action chills, cementing its status with a 96 percent overall positive score. It delivers a tightly paced, memorable nightmare that most players finish in under 10 hours.

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