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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3-6100 Processor or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

A Space for the Unbound

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Released January 19, 2023
sample: 482 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 7,649 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The narrative is the engine that keeps players hooked, racking up 154 positive mentions out of 165. Across the board the game enjoys a 97% positive rating on Steam, with post‑release sentiment still at 96% positive.

In-game

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« Beautiful story with great music and visuals that will make you emotional »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Vous pouvez caresser tous les chats, absolument tous ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Que dire ? Je remercie les développeurs pour ce magnifique jeu. L'histoire est vraiment magnifique. Le jeu a quelques phases plates mais vraiment l'histoire en vaut la chandelle. Merci Mojiken Studios ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Je le recommande mais faut avoir le cœur accroché »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« An incredibly accurate and poetically written portrayal of grief, harassment, SA and self-forgiveness. + I really liked helping people through the Spacedive !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Le jeu est lourd et l'histoire est prévisible, malgré le fait que le cadre du jeu soit plaisant, que le pixel art est magnifique et les musiques agréable, ça n'a pas été assez pour que je passe un bon moment »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Histoire intéressante mais gameplay ennuyeux »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Топ пиксель-арт, но сюжет такой тривиальный и пустой »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Un très bon jeu narratif avec une belle conclusion. Les musiques sont aussi un point fort de ce jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Histoire et design audio/visuel exceptionnels. Vraiment à faire »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

In players' words

« Beautiful story with great music and visuals that will make you emotional »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Le jeu est lourd et l'histoire est prévisible, malgré le fait que le cadre du jeu soit plaisant, que le pixel art est magnifique et les musiques agréable, ça n'a pas été assez pour que je passe un bon moment »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Vous pouvez caresser tous les chats, absolument tous ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Histoire intéressante mais gameplay ennuyeux »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Que dire ? Je remercie les développeurs pour ce magnifique jeu. L'histoire est vraiment magnifique. Le jeu a quelques phases plates mais vraiment l'histoire en vaut la chandelle. Merci Mojiken Studios ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Топ пиксель-арт, но сюжет такой тривиальный и пустой »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Je le recommande mais faut avoir le cœur accroché »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Un très bon jeu narratif avec une belle conclusion. Les musiques sont aussi un point fort de ce jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« An incredibly accurate and poetically written portrayal of grief, harassment, SA and self-forgiveness. + I really liked helping people through the Spacedive !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Histoire et design audio/visuel exceptionnels. Vraiment à faire »
👍 anonymous review · 13 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
93 % pos · n=165
Gameplay
53 % pos · n=64
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=60
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=44
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing16515456
Gameplay6434219
Graphics / art606000
Audio / music444310
Content / longevity4202
Interface / UX4103
Performance2002
Value for money1100
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.8 h.

<2h
100 % (n=10)
2-10h
92 % (n=110)
10-25h
98 % (n=337)
>25h
100 % (n=25)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 98% positive98JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 25 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Storytelling shines: 154 positive mentions out of 165 total, with only 6 negatives.
  • Pixel‑art graphics receive unanimous praise: 60 positive mentions, 0 negative.
  • Audio design is lauded: 43 positive mentions and just 1 mixed out of 44.
  • Longer play sessions are well received: the 10‑25 hour bucket holds 337 reviews at 98% positive.
  • Overall community sentiment is overwhelmingly positive: 97% positive across 7,649 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues surface in the few mentions it gets: 2 negative mentions out of 2.
  • User interface draws criticism: 3 negative mentions out of 4 total.
  • Gameplay receives mixed feedback: 21 mixed and 9 negative mentions out of 64.
  • Content variety is barely discussed, with only 4 mentions split evenly between positive and negative.

Who is it for?

Players who crave a tightly woven narrative, emotive pixel‑art visuals, and a strong soundtrack will find this indie adventure rewarding. Those tolerant of occasional UI hiccups and modest performance quirks will also enjoy it.

Is A Space for the Unbound worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 7,649 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Storytelling shines. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

A Space for the Unbound delivers an emotionally resonant experience that most players celebrate, as reflected by its near‑perfect Steam scores. While technical polish and UI consistency lag behind the storytelling, the game's strengths far outweigh its shortcomings for fans of narrative‑driven indie adventures.

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A Space for the Unbound: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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