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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Ryzen 5 3600 / Core i5-10600K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RX 5600 XT / GTX 1660Ti DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required. 30FPS @ 1080p on Low (with upscaling).

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Ryzen 7 5800X / Core i5-13400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RX 6800 / RTX 3070 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required. 60FPS @ 1440p on Medium (with upscaling).

Valor Mortis

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 13, 2026
sample: 183 reviews posted after launch (97 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 85 % · 187 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 80% positive vs 81% overall (2,643 recent reviews)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players often commend the graphics, with 28 of 30 mentions praising them, and the world’s atmosphere repeatedly surfaces in the keyword list. Overall the game enjoys a Very Positive Steam rating, 85% positive across 187 reviews and 86% positive since launch.

What it's about: Valor Mortis est un Souls-like action à la première personne par les créateurs de Ghostrunner. Réveillez-vous d'entre les morts en tant qu'ancien soldat de l'armée napoléonienne. Domptez des pouvoirs surnaturels, combattez des atrocités et déjouez le complot qui pèse sur l'humanité tout entière.

In-game

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« A soul-like game in first person about killing french people, oh la la. SOLD. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played12521
« I had worked on this game, and i think its pretty cool! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 37 h played5322
« Protagonist fights, dies, resurrects to fight again, without ever surrendering? so thats why he is not a Frenchman »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played5211
« No 20 gay flags... No woke slop yet? Decent game play.. So far so good. An hour in love it so far - review pending. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played6541
« A hell of a game that gives you hell if you let it. But it’s the good, cathartic kind of hell. Go play! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 35 h played1
« Napoleon Bonaparte? More like Napoleon done apart haha »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1111
« can only swing my sword 3 times before im completely out of stamina, im good »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played811
« Played 2 hours and it was pretty bland. The gameplay is a parry slop. The skill tree is pretty lame. In 2 hours I just had a sabre a fire spell and a gun. I was waiting to get more weapons but didn't. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played2
« Yet another truly amazing game completely ruined by having delayed attacks, if you wanna make a game difficult that's fine but delayed attacks are far past the point of the difficulty being fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played72
« great game ♥♥♥♥♥♥ micro stutters on a RTX 3060 »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1
« Sword 1 meter long. Hitbox 2 meters long - Skill issue? No, it just eye-brain coordination not feeling the game. Even with FOV at 100 It felt clunky, and I really like Souls games »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1
« No woke slop, no political agendas, no predatory MTX—just a pure gaming experience in 2026. A Metacritic score of 76 is the least of my concerns. It's a straight 10/10 for having integrity in an awful gaming industry. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played311

In players' words

« A soul-like game in first person about killing french people, oh la la. SOLD. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played12521
« can only swing my sword 3 times before im completely out of stamina, im good »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played811
« I had worked on this game, and i think its pretty cool! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 37 h played5322
« Played 2 hours and it was pretty bland. The gameplay is a parry slop. The skill tree is pretty lame. In 2 hours I just had a sabre a fire spell and a gun. I was waiting to get more weapons but didn't. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played2
« Protagonist fights, dies, resurrects to fight again, without ever surrendering? so thats why he is not a Frenchman »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played5211
« Yet another truly amazing game completely ruined by having delayed attacks, if you wanna make a game difficult that's fine but delayed attacks are far past the point of the difficulty being fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played72
« No 20 gay flags... No woke slop yet? Decent game play.. So far so good. An hour in love it so far - review pending. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played6541
« great game ♥♥♥♥♥♥ micro stutters on a RTX 3060 »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1
« A hell of a game that gives you hell if you let it. But it’s the good, cathartic kind of hell. Go play! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 35 h played1
« Sword 1 meter long. Hitbox 2 meters long - Skill issue? No, it just eye-brain coordination not feeling the game. Even with FOV at 100 It felt clunky, and I really like Souls games »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played1
« Napoleon Bonaparte? More like Napoleon done apart haha »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 2 h played1111
« No woke slop, no political agendas, no predatory MTX—just a pure gaming experience in 2026. A Metacritic score of 76 is the least of my concerns. It's a straight 10/10 for having integrity in an awful gaming industry. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played311

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=70
Performance
66 % pos · n=32
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=30
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7057211
Performance322129
Graphics / art302802
Story / writing282413
Content / longevity171403
Audio / music8701
Interface / UX8107
Stability / bugs5005
Value for money3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.

🪤 88 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
76 % (n=95)
2-10h
96 % (n=78)
10-25h
100 % (n=4)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

2 review videos analyzed: 0 positive2 mixed0 negative

{'convergence': {'points': ['Les joueurs et les créateurs YouTube semblent unis sur la nécessité d’améliorer la fluidité du gameplay, avec des critiques récurrentes sur des mécaniques parfois déséquilibrées ou répétitives, bien que les retours sur les graphismes soient globalement positifs.', 'Les bugs et l’interface utilisateur sont unanimement pointés du doigt comme des axes de progression majeurs, reflétant une frustration commune sur des aspects techniques à peaufiner.']}, 'divergence': {'points': ['Les joueurs soulignent davantage la richesse narrative et le contenu (comme les personnages ou les quêtes), avec des avis globalement favorables, alors que les créateurs YouTube, bien que peu nombreux, semblent plus réservés sur ces aspects, les jugeant moins marquants.', 'Les performances techniques, souvent critiquées par les vidéastes comme un point faible, ne semblent pas aussi décriées par les joueurs, où les mentions restent moins fréquentes et moins négatives.']}}

Gameplay
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Graphics: 28 positive mentions out of 30 total
  • Story: 24 positive mentions out of 28 total
  • Gameplay: 57 positive mentions out of 70 total
  • Audio: 7 positive mentions out of 8 total
  • Price/value: 3 positive mentions out of 3 total

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues: 9 negative mentions out of 32 total
  • UI problems: 7 negative mentions out of 8 total
  • Bugs: 5 negative mentions out of 5 total

Who is it for?

Ideal for action‑adventure RPG fans who prioritize visual fidelity, narrative depth, and engaging combat, and who can tolerate occasional frame‑rate dips and UI quirks.

Is Valor Mortis worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 85% of 187 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

Valor Mortis delivers a striking visual and narrative experience that resonates with most players, as reflected by its high Steam positivity. The few technical rough edges—performance glitches, UI clunkiness, and lingering bugs—prevent it from being flawless, but they don’t outweigh the core strengths. Players seeking a richly crafted adventure will likely find it rewarding despite its imperfections.

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Valor Mortis: 81/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

difficulté (13)parry (6)exploration (6)ambiance (6)accessibilité (6)immersion (6)humour (6)fun (4)stamina (4)thème (4)soulslike (4)horreur (3)

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