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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® i5-4590 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 980 or equivalent Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Standing or Room Scale

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i7-4770 equivalent or greater Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1070 equivalent or greater Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Vengeful Rites

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Released July 29, 2021
sample: 142 reviews posted after launch (106 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 283 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A single mechanic dominates the conversation: nearly half of all reviews fixate on the virtual reality setup. Yet players overlook its flaws when they’re lost in the combat, which draws 87 positive mentions out of 100.

What it's about: Embark on an epic adventure designed exclusively for VR! Use your own hands to cast magic, fire bows and slice through your enemies on your quest to exact vengeance against the evil Dragore. Learn new spells and craft new gear to become the greatest Serafin Warrior of all time! Demo available.

In-game

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« Very well made vr rpg similar to zelda in tone and pacing. Visuals are something of an acquired taste but the game is fun, varied and long. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 30 h played
« A game with soul. You can see that the dev put a lot of love into the game. I liked it very much! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 14 h played
« Very good game in everything except graphics. Graphics, not visuals. The game is still beautiful due to the art performance. Otherwise, this is an "AAA" adventure for 23 hours (in my case). Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 23 h played
« Lots of fun, mixing spells with melee combat works really well »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 11 h played
« An amazing RPG an a must play for any VR owner. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 15 h played
« Really really good. 14 hours of great gameplay. Graphics really basic, but look past that. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 14 h played
« I did not enjoy this. The voice acting really kills off the immersion »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 1 h played
« Glitchy,buggy and frustrating. I like The concept but its a struggle to play. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 1 h played
« Honestly... I just found it dull and repetitive. It has good mechanics and is fun to play, but I just got so bored so quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 2 h played
« There are other games like this with far superior art. I recommend Karnage Chronicles. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 2 h played
« It's actually really good. The hand to hand combat is fine. Not Blades and Sorcery of course, but it is still fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 9 h played

In players' words

« Very well made vr rpg similar to zelda in tone and pacing. Visuals are something of an acquired taste but the game is fun, varied and long. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 30 h played
« I did not enjoy this. The voice acting really kills off the immersion »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 1 h played
« A game with soul. You can see that the dev put a lot of love into the game. I liked it very much! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 14 h played
« Glitchy,buggy and frustrating. I like The concept but its a struggle to play. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 1 h played
« Very good game in everything except graphics. Graphics, not visuals. The game is still beautiful due to the art performance. Otherwise, this is an "AAA" adventure for 23 hours (in my case). Highly recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 23 h played
« Honestly... I just found it dull and repetitive. It has good mechanics and is fun to play, but I just got so bored so quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 2 h played
« Lots of fun, mixing spells with melee combat works really well »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 11 h played
« There are other games like this with far superior art. I recommend Karnage Chronicles. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 2 h played
« An amazing RPG an a must play for any VR owner. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 15 h played
« It's actually really good. The hand to hand combat is fine. Not Blades and Sorcery of course, but it is still fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 9 h played
« Really really good. 14 hours of great gameplay. Graphics really basic, but look past that. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 14 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
87 % pos · n=100
Graphics / art
21 % pos · n=39
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=23
Interface / UX
54 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
62 % pos · n=8
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10087310
Graphics / art398724
Story / writing332805
Content / longevity232201
Interface / UX13706
Stability / bugs12318
Audio / music8503
Value for money8800
Performance4400
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.

🪤 45 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
67 % (n=15)
2-10h
92 % (n=38)
10-25h
97 % (n=73)
>25h
94 % (n=16)

💶 Price history

€14.00€15.74€17.49€19.23€20.98€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 15, 2026 · All-time low: €14.99 (Aug 15, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,4 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 130 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,1 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Combat fluid and weighty: 87 positive mentions out of 100 reviews
  • Every hour spent deepens enjoyment: 97% positive for players logging 10–25 hours
  • Narrative hooks nearly universally: 28 positive mentions out of 33
  • Content scales with time invested: 22 positive mentions out of 23

Weaknesses

  • Graphics fall short despite ambition: 24 negative mentions out of 39
  • Bugs mar the experience for a vocal minority: 8 negative mentions out of 12
  • UI occasionally frustrates: 6 negative mentions out of 13

Who is it for?

Fans of action-RPGs who own a VR headset will find an intense, story-driven journey. Anyone seeking polish in visuals or UI may want to temper expectations.

Is Vengeful Rites worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 283 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Combat fluid and weighty. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

A combat-first adventure that rewards long-term commitment and narrative twists. Technical hiccups and dated aesthetics keep it from perfection, yet most players forgive those flaws once the headset is on.

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