Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Or Later Processeur : 2.4 GHz Dual Core Processor Or Higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 960 Or Equivalent DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : A gloomy one Notes supplémentaires : Why'd ya spill yer beans?
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : 2.4 GHz Quad Core Processor Or Higher Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1060 Or Equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : A boomy one
Gloomwood
An immersive thief’s tale where stealth and atmosphere reign supreme. 95% of players still hail it as an overwhelming success, even after launch.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 144 | 122 | 8 | 14 |
| Story / writing | 46 | 40 | 1 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 41 | 34 | 0 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 32 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Value for money | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Performance | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 06, 2022 · All-time low: €12.59 (Jul 24, 2023)
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Strengths
- Stealth mechanics steal the show: 122 positive mentions out of 144
- Nearly half of players dive deep, logging over 25 hours: 134 players, 97% positive
- The gothic horror ambiance grips audiences: 15 mentions tied to atmosphere, all positive
- Storytelling weaves a compelling web: 40 positive mentions out of 46
Weaknesses
- Bugs bite hard, especially for long-haulers: 6 negative mentions out of 7
- UI frustrates a vocal minority: 8 negative mentions out of 18
- Early reviewers panned the opening: 56% positive for under-2-hour playthroughs
Who is it for?
Fans of immersive sims and horror-laced stealth will lose themselves in Gloomwood’s world. Patient players willing to overlook a few rough edges will be richly rewarded.
Is Gloomwood worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 8,250 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Stealth mechanics steal the show. Current price: 19,49€.
Verdict
Gloomwood isn’t just another stealth game—it’s a gothic nightmare where every shadow hides a story. For those who endure its initial hiccups, it delivers an experience few independent titles can match.
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