Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (SP1) 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-3225 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 650 Ti Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Pentiment
A medieval ink-and-paper detective tale where every conversation shapes the story: 152 players praised the narrative out of 163 mentions. Nearly every review celebrates the art style, with 94 positive mentions out of 94 total.
What it's about: L'art imite la mort
In-game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 163 | 152 | 4 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 94 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 52 | 24 | 6 | 22 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 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 Aug 24, 2022 · All-time low: €9.99 (Mar 14, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 41 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20,9 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
Strengths
- The story dominates the praise: 152 positive mentions out of 163
- The art style is universally admired: 94 positive mentions out of 94
- Players who push past the first 10 hours find deep engagement: 96% positive in the 10-25h bracket
- Over 95% of players rate the experience positively since launch
- The writing and emotional weight resonate strongly: 10 mentions with 8 positive
Weaknesses
- Gameplay divides opinions sharply: 24 positive out of 52 mentions, with 22 negative
- The UI draws mixed reactions: 5 positive and 5 negative out of 10 mentions
- Performance concerns are rare but present: 1 negative out of 2 mentions
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative-driven adventures with rich historical settings will lose themselves in Pentiment. Readers who love branching stories where choices matter deeply will find it unforgettable.
Is Pentiment worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 9,546 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The story dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Pentiment is a triumph of storytelling and art, earning near-universal acclaim for its medieval mystery and visual flair. Its gameplay remains divisive, but the emotional payoff rarely disappoints. A must-play for those who prioritize narrative over mechanics.
Display this score
This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.
Show the badge and the embed code
💬 Discussion
A thought, a tip, a question? Drop a note (no account needed).