Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel or AMD with at least 2 cores Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB VRAM GPU Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : The game will run on almost any computer, including laptops with integrated graphics.
You Are Empty: Absolute Edition
Nostalgia drives the shooter forward as players dive into a modernized nightmare where 142 out of 142 reviewers with mid-tier playtime report high satisfaction. Overall, 225 positive reviews out of 244 back up a 92% approval rating since launch.
What it's about: A forgotten cult classic shooter set in an alternate history 1950s Soviet Kyiv, most of the city's population has mysteriously vanished, and horrific monsters roam its abandoned streets. Can you uncover the cause of the catastrophe and set things right?
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics / art | 24 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Gameplay | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Performance | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Value for money | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 36 min.
🪤 84 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,9 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The narrative pulls players in deeply, earning 18 positive mentions out of 20.
- Visuals hit the right nostalgic notes, highlighted by 18 positive mentions out of 24.
- Technical execution is surprisingly solid, reflected in 17 positive mentions out of 22 for performance.
- Pricing satisfies the community completely, with all 15 mentions on the topic being positive.
Weaknesses
- User interface design frustrates some users, accounting for 3 negative mentions out of 5.
- Graphics face occasional pushback, drawing 6 negative mentions out of 24.
- Performance stumbles for a few, noted in 5 negative mentions out of 22.
Who is it for?
Action fans craving a heavy dose of retro atmosphere and surreal storytelling will find plenty to love here.
Is You Are Empty: Absolute Edition worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 244 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative pulls players in deeply, earning. Current price: 8,15€.
Verdict
You Are Empty: Absolute Edition successfully resurrects its eerie world with strong technical backing and widespread player approval. While minor interface quirks exist, the nostalgic trip is well worth taking.
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