Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Requires a 64-bit, Dual Core 3.0GHz processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 10, 11, or 12 compatible card Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or 11 Processeur : Dual Core Intel i5 and above Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce 700 series or greater DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible
Ugly
Players are spellbound by its dark art and twist-laden puzzles: 99 positive mentions out of 121 for gameplay, 82 out of 85 for the story. Yet even the most dedicated have barely cracked 10 hours—only 3 reviews exceed 25 hours logged.
What it's about: Élucidez les terribles secrets cachés dans ce jeu de plateforme émouvant qui retrace l'histoire d'un noble confronté aux traumatismes de son passé. Utilisez une mécanique de miroir novatrice pour résoudre des énigmes et battre des boss gigantesques tout en cherchant à découvrir l'horrible vérité.
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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 | 121 | 99 | 11 | 11 |
| Story / writing | 85 | 82 | 1 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 61 | 60 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Performance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.5 h.
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. 52 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Puzzles and mechanics are the heart of praise: 99 positive mentions out of 121 for gameplay, with ‘puzzles’ and ‘mécanique’ dominating the keyword list (72 mentions combined).
- The narrative shines brighter than the visuals: 82 positive mentions out of 85 for the story, supported by keywords like ‘histoire’ and ‘narration’ (31 mentions).
- An atmosphere so immersive it commands silence: audio has 34 perfect positive mentions and zero negatives, with ‘ambiance’ and ‘musique’ frequently cited (20 mentions).
- Each screen feels handcrafted: 60 out of 61 positive mentions for the graphics, where ‘art’ appears 23 times.
Weaknesses
- Performance stumbles in the dark corners of the game: only 1 positive mention out of 4 for performance, with 3 complaints about frame drops or crashes.
- UI and controls trip up navigation: 6 negative mentions out of 8, with players struggling to parse menus in dim lighting.
- Content runs short for those chasing replayability: 4 negative mentions out of 6, and ‘content’ appears only 6 times—far below core systems.
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric, puzzle-driven adventures with rich storytelling will find their match here. Expect a short but haunting experience—not for those craving sprawling worlds.
Is Ugly worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 631 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Puzzles and mechanics are the heart of praise. Current price: 5,85€ (70% off).
Verdict
Ugly delivers an oppressive beauty and tight design that 96% of players rate overwhelmingly positive. Just don’t expect longevity; most players leave before the credits roll, satisfied but hungry for more.
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