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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 6500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 DirectX : Version 11

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-10400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 2070 8GB GDDR6 DirectX : Version 11

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 21, 2026
sample: 413 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
86/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 84 % · 2,411 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 83/100 (36 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 84% positive vs 86% overall (261 recent reviews)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 60% of players who tried it logged more than 25 hours, making it one of the most time-gobbling narrative RPGs this year. Since launch, 87% of the 413 post-release reviews sit on the positive side, securing Steam’s Very Positive badge. Globally, 84% of its 2,411 reviews remain glowing.

What it's about: Par les créateurs de Disco Elysium, voici le RPG d’espionnage ZERO PARADES. Incarnez une operant brillante et tourmentée dans sa mission désespérée. Rassemblez votre réseau éparpillé, démêlez une intrigue sanglante et faites vos preuves... sous peine d’échouer encore.

In-game

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« 'za/um shouldnt have done that to the developers of disco elysium' and 'zero parades is a good game' are both statements that can exist simultaneously »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 32 h played21643
« Do your sanity and ears a favor and go to settings>audio>voice over and set it to Characters only. The narrator can drive a monk to violence. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 25 h played8631
« For the people that worked on the game(not the suits). All is forgiven. And if you can be moved... why not be? »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 77 h played1111
« Reviewing the game instead of the developer, I think anyone who enjoyed Disco Elysium will enjoy this too. Still a bit unfinished with missing voice lines and a couple of minor bugs, but a very enjoyable experience. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 35 h played11
« "It's a ritual. A ♥♥♥♥ song they keep pumping over the radio until one day you wake up and find it's your favorite tune. That kind of cultural warfare, you can't fight it on its own terms. You have to put a bullet in somebody." »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 113 h played4111
« love it as much as disco elysium »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 68 h played
« She tried to be -him- unfortunately, it didn't hit the spot. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played311
« I tried. Also, screw zaum for what they did to creators of Disco Elysium REFUNDED »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« In my opinion, Disco Elysium was far more engaging. I genuinely got tired of reading all those endless dialogues. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« bought a crpg, got a visual novel :( story is maybe good and much details but i want to play and not only read. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« the story is somehow not as engaging as Disco Elysium. I find the concept of wearing different clothes to change stats also bizarre. The writing is arcane. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« Just buy and play, enjoy. It's a strong narrative game. 44h for one playthrough. I'm gonna do another one, explore. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 45 h played

In players' words

« 'za/um shouldnt have done that to the developers of disco elysium' and 'zero parades is a good game' are both statements that can exist simultaneously »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 32 h played21643
« She tried to be -him- unfortunately, it didn't hit the spot. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played311
« Do your sanity and ears a favor and go to settings>audio>voice over and set it to Characters only. The narrator can drive a monk to violence. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 25 h played8631
« I tried. Also, screw zaum for what they did to creators of Disco Elysium REFUNDED »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« For the people that worked on the game(not the suits). All is forgiven. And if you can be moved... why not be? »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 77 h played1111
« In my opinion, Disco Elysium was far more engaging. I genuinely got tired of reading all those endless dialogues. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« Reviewing the game instead of the developer, I think anyone who enjoyed Disco Elysium will enjoy this too. Still a bit unfinished with missing voice lines and a couple of minor bugs, but a very enjoyable experience. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 35 h played11
« bought a crpg, got a visual novel :( story is maybe good and much details but i want to play and not only read. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 3 h played
« "It's a ritual. A ♥♥♥♥ song they keep pumping over the radio until one day you wake up and find it's your favorite tune. That kind of cultural warfare, you can't fight it on its own terms. You have to put a bullet in somebody." »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 113 h played4111
« the story is somehow not as engaging as Disco Elysium. I find the concept of wearing different clothes to change stats also bizarre. The writing is arcane. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« love it as much as disco elysium »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 68 h played
« Just buy and play, enjoy. It's a strong narrative game. 44h for one playthrough. I'm gonna do another one, explore. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 45 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
80 % pos · n=112
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=81
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
65 % pos · n=20
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
80 % pos · n=5
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing11290616
Gameplay81601011
Graphics / art232300
Audio / music201325
Stability / bugs9108
Interface / UX6402
Content / longevity5401
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.

<2h
9 % (n=11)
2-10h
77 % (n=35)
10-25h
86 % (n=116)
>25h
93 % (n=251)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+24 pts) — updates have won players over
May 2026 : 59% positive59MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

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

💶 Price history

€33.95€36.22€38.49€40.76€43.03€35.99

Steam price tracked automatically since May 21, 2026 · All-time low: €35.99 (Aug 06, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,4 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The campaign shines, with 90 players out of 112 praising its writing and structure
  • The art style earns unanimous applause, collecting 23 solid recommendations out of 23 mentions
  • Gameplay mechanics earn a majority nod, with 60 positive replies among 81 discussions

Weaknesses

  • Bugs remain the main gripe, flagged by 8 out of 9 players mentioning technical issues
  • Audio falls flat for a slice of the audience, cited negatively in 5 of the 20 mentions

Who is it for?

Fans of immersive, story-driven espionage RPGs with rich visuals and tight pacing won’t want to miss it. Veteran players who grind deep into single-player campaigns will find it tailor-made for long evenings.

Is ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 84% of 2,411 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: The campaign shines, with 90 players out of 112 praising its writing. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies proves itself as a standout indie narrative RPG, where atmosphere and espionage craft keep players glued for dozens of hours. Minor technical annoyances exist but don’t derail the experience. The Very Positive verdict since launch cements its place in the genre.

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