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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8250U @ 1.60GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 650 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-7400 @ 3.00 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 650 MB d'espace disque disponible

It Steals

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 22, 2020
sample: 426 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 2,367 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
3,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

It Steals has captivated players with its terrifying gameplay, earning 98 positive mentions out of 110, with many playing for over 2 hours straight. The game's ability to evoke fear and horror has been particularly praised, with 41 mentions of 'peur' and 44 mentions of 'horreur'. Overall, the game has a 98% positive review rate on Steam, with 97% of post-release reviews being positive.

In-game

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« booo scarryyyy Seriously, this is a cool "arcade" horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« je metre chier dessus tres bien »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« nice big guy , very friendly but shy :( »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« So simple, yet so smart. 5 dollars and 7 mins were enough to convince me. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'ai adoré joué à ce jeu et ses différent modes. Ne laisser pas les graphismes vous trompé ce jeu apporte des est incroyable surtout au niveau de son ambiance et donc de son aspect horreur. Je recommande ce jeu a bras ouvert. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Excellent ! Very immersive despite the questionable graphics. I was terrified by every jumpscare, thinking, "Mom, I'm scared, help!" I highly recommend it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Not worth the price. There could be more to it, but what I played was essentially 'Slender: The Eight Pages' in a maze... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« i'm glad zeekerss has made better games than this, there were so many trash design choices. why make it so that we have to hear some ai song about chasing orbs when trying to get the last achievement? »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« ts pmo like im trying to beat the phantom while deaf and this guy IS CAMPING he goes by goes around the corner and then comes back as SOON AS MY SCREEN GOES FULLY RED TS PMO »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« it was alright for the first hour or so, but then it just got kinda boring and easy. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« PUTAIN DE JEU QUI M'A FAIT FAIRE KK DANS MON SLIBARD »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« booo scarryyyy Seriously, this is a cool "arcade" horror game »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Not worth the price. There could be more to it, but what I played was essentially 'Slender: The Eight Pages' in a maze... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« je metre chier dessus tres bien »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« i'm glad zeekerss has made better games than this, there were so many trash design choices. why make it so that we have to hear some ai song about chasing orbs when trying to get the last achievement? »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« nice big guy , very friendly but shy :( »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« ts pmo like im trying to beat the phantom while deaf and this guy IS CAMPING he goes by goes around the corner and then comes back as SOON AS MY SCREEN GOES FULLY RED TS PMO »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« So simple, yet so smart. 5 dollars and 7 mins were enough to convince me. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« it was alright for the first hour or so, but then it just got kinda boring and easy. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'ai adoré joué à ce jeu et ses différent modes. Ne laisser pas les graphismes vous trompé ce jeu apporte des est incroyable surtout au niveau de son ambiance et donc de son aspect horreur. Je recommande ce jeu a bras ouvert. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« PUTAIN DE JEU QUI M'A FAIT FAIRE KK DANS MON SLIBARD »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Excellent ! Very immersive despite the questionable graphics. I was terrified by every jumpscare, thinking, "Mom, I'm scared, help!" I highly recommend it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 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
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=110
Content / longevity
70 % pos · n=20
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=17
Value for money
88 % pos · n=17
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1109848
Content / longevity201451
Story / writing181800
Graphics / art171610
Audio / music171502
Value for money171511
Performance3300
Multiplayer3102
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 36 min.

🪤 77 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
93 % (n=137)
2-10h
99 % (n=259)
10-25h
100 % (n=28)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJun 2025 : 93% positive93JunJul 2025 : 97% positive97JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 96% positive96OctNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 94% positive94DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 97% positive97MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 98 positive mentions out of 110
  • The story is widely acclaimed: 18 positive mentions out of 18
  • Graphics and audio are also commended: 16 positive mentions out of 17 and 15 positive mentions out of 17, respectively

Weaknesses

  • Some players have reported minor issues with content: 1 negative mention out of 20
  • A few players have had negative experiences with multiplayer: 2 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Fans of horror games and those who enjoy a thrilling experience will love It Steals, as evidenced by the frequent mentions of 'horreur' and 'peur' in reviews. The game's ability to evoke fear and tension makes it a great choice for players looking for a scary and entertaining experience.

Is It Steals worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 2,367 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 3,99€.

Verdict

It Steals is a masterclass in building tension and fear, with a strong focus on gameplay and atmosphere. With its overwhelmingly positive reviews and high playtime rates, it's clear that this game is a must-play for horror fans and anyone looking for a thrilling experience. The game's minor flaws are far outweighed by its numerous strengths, making it a standout title in the action and independent genres.

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