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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800); AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 550 Ti (3072 VRAM); Radeon HD 6850 (1024 VRAM) Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200); AMD FX-4350 (4 * 4200) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 2048 VRAM; Radeon RX 460 4096 VRAM Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Inscryption

Community hit
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Released October 19, 2021
sample: 497 reviews posted after launch (172 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 146,879 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over three hundred players have pushed past the ten-hour mark just to unravel the cabin's secrets, cementing an astonishing 97 percent positive rating out of 497 sampled post-release reviews. Inscryption blends deckbuilding strategy with psychological dread, pulling an overwhelming global affirmation of 97 percent across nearly 147,000 Steam reviews.

What it's about: Inscryption est une odyssée personnelle qui prend la forme d'un jeu de cartes d'un noir d'encre qui mélange le rogue-like, la création de deck, les énigmes des escape-room et l'horreur psychologique. Mais ce n'est pas tout, car les cartes renferment des secrets encore plus noirs...

In-game

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« Inscryption is so peak bro stop looking at reviews and just play the game »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played521
« actual complete game, no cons at all. highly recommend and please go in blind »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« Just buy this game and walk into knowing as little as possible. You won't be disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« Made with love, one of the best games i have ever played. Theres a stupid amount of detail »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« One of the best gaming experiences ever, 10/10, couldnt focuz because i had a crush on the Clanker »
👍 anonymous review · 55 h played11
« Awesome and engaging card game that goes beyond a card game. It's like 3 games in one with the three acts that are in such varied game styles. Love the way the game teaches you the dynamics through gameplay. Worth every penny. »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played31
« Act1 is good, other suck! Quit after see what act2 look like. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This is a boring card game, even with a complicated backstory that I learned about on Internet. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« first bit is fun but when you get to the robots part it just sucks »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« bluescreened me after not playing for a while?? »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with cringe live videos of who I presume is the maker »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« One of the most Expectation-Shattering, Gold-Standard Class games I've ever had the Pleasure to Rediscover in my Steam Library 10/10 In every sense of the word, An essential must-play to any video-game fan. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11

In players' words

« Inscryption is so peak bro stop looking at reviews and just play the game »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played521
« Act1 is good, other suck! Quit after see what act2 look like. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« actual complete game, no cons at all. highly recommend and please go in blind »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« This is a boring card game, even with a complicated backstory that I learned about on Internet. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Just buy this game and walk into knowing as little as possible. You won't be disappointed. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« first bit is fun but when you get to the robots part it just sucks »
👎 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Made with love, one of the best games i have ever played. Theres a stupid amount of detail »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« bluescreened me after not playing for a while?? »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« One of the best gaming experiences ever, 10/10, couldnt focuz because i had a crush on the Clanker »
👍 anonymous review · 55 h played11
« ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with cringe live videos of who I presume is the maker »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Awesome and engaging card game that goes beyond a card game. It's like 3 games in one with the three acts that are in such varied game styles. Love the way the game teaches you the dynamics through gameplay. Worth every penny. »
👍 anonymous review · 53 h played31
« One of the most Expectation-Shattering, Gold-Standard Class games I've ever had the Pleasure to Rediscover in my Steam Library 10/10 In every sense of the word, An essential must-play to any video-game fan. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11

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=134
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=69
Content / longevity
84 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=13
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13411699
Story / writing696243
Content / longevity191630
Graphics / art161402
Audio / music131201
Performance3201
Value for money2200
Interface / UX2200
Stability / bugs1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
83 % (n=6)
2-10h
90 % (n=73)
10-25h
98 % (n=247)
>25h
98 % (n=171)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€3.89€8.44€12.99€17.54€22.0920222023202420252026€5.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 24, 2021 · All-time low: €5.99 (Dec 08, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE PoliaMaki 51 viewers · RU — ❀ АвгуСтрах к нам приходит | Donathon 41 день | !Links !Boo !TG !Fetta | Vtuber ❀LIVE ShortOneGaming 33 viewers · EN — Say it ain't P03! | ShortOneGaming plays InscryptionLIVE Rodrezc 14 viewers · ES — 🔹Y bueno... volvió a ganar el Chancho Peludo - [❗1ra vez - NO +*SPOILER/BACKSEAT❗]LIVE OtterSlaughter_ 6 viewers · EN — Spooky Time♥️ Marvel after? ♥️😘

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Strengths

  • The core mechanics drive intense engagement, gathering 116 positive mentions out of 134 regarding gameplay.
  • Narrative depth leaves a lasting mark, with 62 positive mentions out of 69 praising the story and lore.
  • Atmospheric design and audio pull players in deeply, supported by 12 positive mentions out of 13.
  • Long-term value shines as 247 players logged 10 to 25 hours and 171 players exceeded 25 hours, both maintaining a 98 percent positive ratio.

Weaknesses

  • A minor faction of players encountered friction with the mechanics, resulting in 9 negative mentions out of 134 in gameplay.
  • Narrative delivery missed the mark for a tiny fraction of users, registering 3 negative mentions out of 69 in story.

Who is it for?

Tactical card battler enthusiasts and mystery lovers willing to embrace a dark, genre-bending narrative journey.

Is Inscryption worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 146,879 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: The core mechanics drive intense engagement, gathering. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

Inscryption delivers a masterclass in subverting expectations, maintaining a stellar 97 percent positive reception since launch. Anyone hungry for a brilliant, unpredictable strategy experience will find an unforgettable trip inside the cabin.

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