Minimum:
Système d'exploitation *: Windows 98/XP/Vista/7/8/10 Processeur : Intel Pentium III 800 Mhz Graphiques : 1024x768 or better video resolution in High Color mode Espace disque : 700 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound-compatible sound card
The Test: Hypothesis Rising turns every puzzle into a personal challenge, with nearly all players calling it a hidden gem. Nearly everyone who tried it walked away convinced, despite a tiny fraction lingering below two hours.
In-game
« My secret word is : ACCOMPLISH Once again, thank you for the experiment. I needed that. Loved it, and now I'll continue to play the rest of your "games" soon ! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« At first I wasn't taking it seriously, but now i'm starting to be kinda scared... It is a great game nonetheless, it got my attention. Secret word : Understanding »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Refait un an plus tard, Secret Word = Trust. L'année précédente j'avais obtenu Potential. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Second phase done, still interesting. My secret word is SURVIVOR »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Trust. I have to keep those wall up. The outside is dangerous. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« cool"game" secret word: grateful »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I love the idea of this game. However, the game crashed on me twice, before I even reached the middle of the game, which is insane for a game that is so short. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« it was meh, Reveal is the word i got »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Barely remembered... potential. I just feel like his pep talk is just a general thing that can be said to anyone. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« My secret word: Accomplish I Like most of their games, and results were pretty accurate. Not in this one tho, really narrow-minded advice. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« I played the first one through just fine however, one of the sex questions you couldn't escape without sin so I used my free will and closed the game with the X in the corner. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« I've just played "The Test" and now the second opus... needless to say, I'm absolutely hooked. Wish I could say more without spoiling anything, but I'm having a great time so far. Secret word: Understanding »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
In players' words
« My secret word is : ACCOMPLISH Once again, thank you for the experiment. I needed that. Loved it, and now I'll continue to play the rest of your "games" soon ! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« I love the idea of this game. However, the game crashed on me twice, before I even reached the middle of the game, which is insane for a game that is so short. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« At first I wasn't taking it seriously, but now i'm starting to be kinda scared... It is a great game nonetheless, it got my attention. Secret word : Understanding »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« it was meh, Reveal is the word i got »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Refait un an plus tard, Secret Word = Trust. L'année précédente j'avais obtenu Potential. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Barely remembered... potential. I just feel like his pep talk is just a general thing that can be said to anyone. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Second phase done, still interesting. My secret word is SURVIVOR »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« My secret word: Accomplish I Like most of their games, and results were pretty accurate. Not in this one tho, really narrow-minded advice. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Trust. I have to keep those wall up. The outside is dangerous. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« I played the first one through just fine however, one of the sex questions you couldn't escape without sin so I used my free will and closed the game with the X in the corner. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« cool"game" secret word: grateful »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« I've just played "The Test" and now the second opus... needless to say, I'm absolutely hooked. Wish I could say more without spoiling anything, but I'm having a great time so far. Secret word: Understanding »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=123
Story / writing
73 % pos · n=64
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=17
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
57 % pos · n=7
Value for money
80 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
123
103
7
13
Story / writing
64
47
10
7
Interface / UX
17
0
0
17
Graphics / art
7
5
0
2
Audio / music
7
4
0
3
Value for money
5
4
0
1
Content / longevity
4
1
1
2
Performance
3
0
0
3
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
2
2
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.
🪤 94 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
96 % (n=418)
2-10h
98 % (n=46)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
Puzzle-solving shines brightest: 103 positive mentions out of 123 praise its clever, rewarding challenges.
The story weaves itself into the fabric of the game: 47 out of 64 players highlight its narrative as a standout element.
Humor and wit make every session enjoyable: 12 mentions tie directly to the game’s sharp, lighthearted tone.
A steal at its price for the depth it offers: 4 out of 5 players explicitly call the cost justified.
Weaknesses
UI frustrates more than it helps: every single one of the 17 players who mentioned it calls it clunky or unintuitive.
Performance hiccups mar the experience for a few: all 3 performance critiques describe stutters or slowdowns.
Content scarcity nips at the heels of completionists: only 1 in 4 players discussing content volume feels it’s enough.
Who is it for?
Fans of cerebral adventures with a dash of humor will find their match here. Anyone chasing a narrative-driven puzzle game that respects their time and wallet will feel right at home.
Is The Test: Hypothesis Rising worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 5,926 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Puzzle-solving shines brightest. Current price: 1,99€.
Verdict
This is a rare indie RPG where every puzzle feels like a personal triumph. The few flaws—mostly UI and occasional performance dips—are overshadowed by its brilliant design and heartfelt storytelling. It’s a must-play for puzzle lovers who crave substance over spectacle.
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