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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Celeron CPU 1000M 1.80GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 581 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (or higher) Processeur : Intel Celeron CPU 1000M 1.80GHz (or higher) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 581 MB d'espace disque disponible

VIDEOVERSE

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Released August 7, 2023
sample: 246 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 246 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 90/100 (Metacritic)
12,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A visual novel wrapped in nostalgia, VIDEOVERSE enchants with its story and art, pulling players into its world for over 10 hours. Nearly every review praises its emotional weight and pixel-art charm, though a handful note minor technical hiccups.

What it's about: Relive the days of the early internet and dive into this fictional video game era, where the 'Kinmoku Shark’ gaming system and its online social network 'Videoverse' were still popular…

In-game

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« Videoverse belongs to the gays 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 7 h played2111
« I'm not old enough to have experienced this era of the web but have had lots of experience with online friends and long distance relationships and the game captures the up and downs of that perfectly! Hard hitting impeccably presented! »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 7 h played1
« I Highly Recommend This Game First 24 Minutes: https://youtu.be/alDhNf86WsA »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2023 · 2 h played1
« un voyage nostalgique appréciable dans l'époque d'IRC/MSN et des premiers forums en ligne de jeu vidéo. pour les nostalgeeks en herbe (anglais uniquement pour le moment) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 7 h played
« Un super jeu sur la nostalgie, l'amitié et l'amour »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« Courte histoire, très touchante et qui rappelle au final beaucoup de souvenirs ! »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 h played
« Disappointed in short game length, got the bad ending for following the online rules. Lotsa feels but I felt it was overall shallow and ended too quickly »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 4 h played1
« Jeu 1/5 C'est niais à des niveaux stratosphérique et beaucoup d'autofiction. On en l'impression d'avoir un adolescent en mal de reconnaissance et de maturité qui fantasme sa life. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 0 h played
« I found this boring and silly! »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played
« Bought it on discount during a Steam sale. Tried playing it, but after a couple of hours I got pretty bored. It's not a bad game, it's just really boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Vous voulez que je chiale, c'est ça ?! Ben bravo, c'est réussi. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played

In players' words

« Videoverse belongs to the gays 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 7 h played2111
« Disappointed in short game length, got the bad ending for following the online rules. Lotsa feels but I felt it was overall shallow and ended too quickly »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 4 h played1
« I'm not old enough to have experienced this era of the web but have had lots of experience with online friends and long distance relationships and the game captures the up and downs of that perfectly! Hard hitting impeccably presented! »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 7 h played1
« Jeu 1/5 C'est niais à des niveaux stratosphérique et beaucoup d'autofiction. On en l'impression d'avoir un adolescent en mal de reconnaissance et de maturité qui fantasme sa life. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 0 h played
« I Highly Recommend This Game First 24 Minutes: https://youtu.be/alDhNf86WsA »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2023 · 2 h played1
« I found this boring and silly! »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played
« un voyage nostalgique appréciable dans l'époque d'IRC/MSN et des premiers forums en ligne de jeu vidéo. pour les nostalgeeks en herbe (anglais uniquement pour le moment) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 7 h played
« Bought it on discount during a Steam sale. Tried playing it, but after a couple of hours I got pretty bored. It's not a bad game, it's just really boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Un super jeu sur la nostalgie, l'amitié et l'amour »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« Vous voulez que je chiale, c'est ça ?! Ben bravo, c'est réussi. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played
« Courte histoire, très touchante et qui rappelle au final beaucoup de souvenirs ! »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 5 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
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=163
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=45
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=32
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=20
Interface / UX
88 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing16315364
Graphics / art454500
Gameplay322516
Audio / music201901
Interface / UX161402
Content / longevity3102
Stability / bugs2002
Performance1100
Value for money1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
64 % (n=14)
2-10h
96 % (n=195)
10-25h
100 % (n=33)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2023 : 100% positive100AugSep 2023 : 100% positive100SepDec 2023 : 94% positive94DecJan 2024 : 100% positive100Jan

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€7.93€9.30€10.67€12.04€13.42€8.56

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 15, 2026 · All-time low: €8.56 (Aug 15, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • The story shines brightest: 153 positive mentions out of 163
  • Graphics and art receive unanimous acclaim: 45 positive mentions out of 45
  • Audio and music enhance immersion: 19 positive mentions out of 20
  • Over 80% of players dive deep, logging 2-25 hours: 228 out of 246 reviews

Weaknesses

  • A small but vocal minority reports bugs: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • The UI draws criticism in 2 negative mentions out of 16
  • A tiny slice of players feels the price isn't justified: 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative-driven adventures with pixel-art aesthetics and nostalgic vibes will find their match. Players seeking a short but emotional experience will also love it.

Is VIDEOVERSE worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 246 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The story shines brightest. Current price: 12,79€.

Verdict

VIDEOVERSE delivers a rare blend of heartfelt storytelling and visual appeal, with nearly flawless reception. Only minor technical quirks and pricing grumbles temper what is otherwise a glowing experience. A gem for story lovers and pixel-art enthusiasts alike.

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