Players who push past the 25‑hour mark form the core of the community and almost never flag bugs, while the game’s atmosphere and story keep them hooked. Steam rates Withering Rooms Overwhelmingly Positive, with 96% of the 1,635 reviews rating it favorably. The longest‑playtime bucket (>25h) alone accounts for 252 reviews, the highest‑scoring segment at 99% positive.
What it's about: Un action-RPG d'horreur en 2,5D dans un manoir victorien qui change chaque nuit.
In-game
« The game is incredible, the ambiance, story, enemies, secrets and musics are all perfect together. Some animations may seem sometimes a bit clunky but even that adds to the overall perfect experience. I recommend this game so much. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 18 h played« Tout simplement super un jeu pour le moins surprenant en tout cas j'etait un peu sceptique mais en faite il est très addictif »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 3 h played« This game is the souls-like that reminds me the most of Dark Souls 1's map design. I love being able to go down random paths and see weird dudes. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 23 h played« This game is the very definition of a hidden gem. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 36 h played« Gosh this game is FREAKIN GOOD. Enjoyed it, it's challenging, full of good references, creative. THE MUSIC is excellent. I LUV IT SO MUCH ! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 41 h played
« Un peu décevant , on comprend pas grand chose de qui on est , quesque on doit faire , ou on est. Le gameplay est un peu triste , juste marcher de droite a gauche et tapper les mobs. Déçu »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« game oftentimes runs like 10 fps, eventhough i have a pc that runs bf6 with ease, like wtf ... »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played« Ce jeu est tout bonnement génial. Je l'ai fait sur Steam Deck, et le soir au lit c'est parfait. L'ambiance est sombre, l'histoire bien cryptique et la DA somptueuse. C'est un jeu à faire ! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 27 h played« Ce jeu est plus qu'une pépite, c'est une merveille. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played
In players' words
« The game is incredible, the ambiance, story, enemies, secrets and musics are all perfect together. Some animations may seem sometimes a bit clunky but even that adds to the overall perfect experience. I recommend this game so much. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 18 h played« Un peu décevant , on comprend pas grand chose de qui on est , quesque on doit faire , ou on est. Le gameplay est un peu triste , juste marcher de droite a gauche et tapper les mobs. Déçu »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played« Tout simplement super un jeu pour le moins surprenant en tout cas j'etait un peu sceptique mais en faite il est très addictif »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 3 h played« game oftentimes runs like 10 fps, eventhough i have a pc that runs bf6 with ease, like wtf ... »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played« This game is the souls-like that reminds me the most of Dark Souls 1's map design. I love being able to go down random paths and see weird dudes. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 23 h played« Ce jeu est tout bonnement génial. Je l'ai fait sur Steam Deck, et le soir au lit c'est parfait. L'ambiance est sombre, l'histoire bien cryptique et la DA somptueuse. C'est un jeu à faire ! »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 27 h played« This game is the very definition of a hidden gem. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 36 h played« Ce jeu est plus qu'une pépite, c'est une merveille. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played« Gosh this game is FREAKIN GOOD. Enjoyed it, it's challenging, full of good references, creative. THE MUSIC is excellent. I LUV IT SO MUCH ! »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 41 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
68 % pos · n=113
Story / writing
99 % pos · n=68
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=28
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=23
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=22
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
113
77
25
11
Story / writing
68
67
0
1
Audio / music
28
27
0
1
Graphics / art
23
23
0
0
Content / longevity
22
18
1
3
Multiplayer
6
0
0
6
Interface / UX
4
1
0
3
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Performance
2
0
0
2
Value for money
2
2
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.
<2h
71 % (n=17)
2-10h
84 % (n=45)
10-25h
96 % (n=114)
>25h
99 % (n=252)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 29, 2026 · All-time low: €12.49 (Oct 29, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
8,5 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 54 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,3 % of players.
Story dominates praise: 67 positive mentions out of 68 total
Graphics receive flawless feedback: 23 positive mentions out of 23
Audio creates a strong mood: 27 positive mentions out of 28
Exploration is a recurring theme, appearing in 15 frequent keywords and driving player engagement
Price is appreciated: 2 positive mentions out of 2
Weaknesses
Performance issues surface in 2 mentions, both negative
Bugs are reported in 3 mentions, all negative
Multiplayer mode draws criticism in all 6 mentions
UI receives 3 negative mentions out of 4
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative‑driven action RPGs who value atmosphere, exploration, and a polished audiovisual experience will find much to love. Players seeking robust multiplayer or flawless performance should temper expectations.
Is Withering Rooms worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 1,635 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates praise. Current price: 24,99€.
Verdict
Withering Rooms delivers a compelling story and striking visuals that resonate with the majority of its audience, reflected in a 96% positive Steam score. Technical hiccups and a lackluster multiplayer experience prevent it from being a flawless title, but its core adventure remains highly rewarding for genre enthusiasts.
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