Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10、11 Processeur : Intel i5-9400 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 1060 or AMD equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible（must support DirectX 9.0c or higher）
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10、11 Processeur : Intel i5-13600 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce RTX3060 or AMD equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible（must support DirectX 9.0c or higher）
The Hidden Ones
Players are abandoning ship almost immediately, with 354 reviewers logging between 2 and 10 hours before walking away. The historical Steam approval sits at a dismal 15 percent positive across 614 reviews, dropping even lower to 13 percent positive for the 400 post-release evaluations.
What it's about: The Hidden Ones is a cooperative horror puzzle game that supports four-player online multiplayer. An seemingly ordinary fire incident unravels the prologue to a cold case that has been buried in a small town , binding the fates of four protagonists into an eerie and intricate maze of mystery.
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What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 55 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
1 review videos analyzed: 1 positive0 mixed0 negative
Alors que les créateurs YouTube dressent un portrait positif de The Hidden Ones, saluant particulièrement son gameplay, son histoire et ses graphismes, les joueurs Steam se montrent beaucoup plus critiques sur ces mêmes aspects. Toutefois, une timide convergence émerge autour de l'expérience multijoueur, seule composante à trouver grâce aux yeux de la communauté Steam. Précisons que le faible volume de vidéos analysées ne reflète qu'une tendance et demande à être confirmé.
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Strengths
- Cooperative play provides a rare bright spot with 1 positive mention out of 1 total multiplayer mention.
Weaknesses
- Performance issues draw universal criticism, accounting for 1 negative mention out of 1 total performance mention.
- The narrative fails to engage players, cited in 1 negative mention out of 1 total story mention.
- Visual execution falls short, reflected in 1 negative mention out of 1 total graphics mention.
- Repetitive design elements and core gameplay loops receive 1 negative mention out of 1 total gameplay mention and 1 negative mention out of 1 total content mention.
Who is it for?
Hardcore completionists and tactical strategy enthusiasts looking to test severely troubled system architecture should look elsewhere.
Is The Hidden Ones worth it in 2026?
As it stands, better to wait: 15% of 614 Steam reviews are positive (player score 11/100). Most-praised strength: Cooperative play provides a rare bright spot. Current price: 10,79€ (20% off).
Verdict
The Hidden Ones crashes hard out of the gate with an Overwhelmingly Negative consensus and barely a pulse beyond the two-hour mark. With post-release scores cratering at 13 percent positive, this adventure strategy RPG desperately needs extensive rebuilding.
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