Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 610 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
Unheard - Voices of Crime
Eavesdropping on a blueprint of past crimes through pure audio drives a unique detective experience, backed by an 89 percent positive recent rating across 465 sampled reviews. Over 33,000 historical Steam submissions elevate this to a 96 percent positive consensus as players spend anywhere from 2 to over 25 hours piecing together the audio footprints.
What it's about: What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?
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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 | 67 | 59 | 2 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 46 | 39 | 2 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 36 | 25 | 0 | 11 |
| Content / longevity | 27 | 5 | 3 | 19 |
| Value for money | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 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. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- The core detective gameplay is widely celebrated with 59 positive mentions out of 67 total.
- The narrative pulls players into its web, backed by 39 positive mentions out of 46.
- Sound design and voice acting create a compelling atmosphere, yielding 25 positive mentions out of 36.
- The pricing feels fair to the community, reflected in 7 positive mentions out of 8.
Weaknesses
- A shortage of total content leaves players wanting more, resulting in 19 negative mentions out of 27.
- Audio delivery struggles in certain areas, noted by 11 negative mentions out of 36.
Who is it for?
Puzzle solvers and narrative-driven sleuths who love fresh auditory mechanics and want a tight, focused investigation.
Is Unheard - Voices of Crime worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 33,938 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The core detective gameplay is widely celebrated. Current price: 2,27€ (60% off).
Verdict
Unheard - Voices of Crime offers an inventive sonic detective experience that captivates for hours despite a brief runtime. With 414 positive views out of 465 recent samples, it remains a brilliant trip into acoustic sleuthing.
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