Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Intel I7-7700K, AMD FX-8150 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 390 Series DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10, 64-bits Processeur : Intel i7-10700K, AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2070, AMD Radeon RX 5700 DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Séance of Blake Manor

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Released October 27, 2025

Adventure

sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

95/100

Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 3,558 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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Players are losing themselves in the manor's halls for over 10 hours, creating a deeply immersive detective experience. This dedication is reflected in the overwhelmingly positive reception, with 380 positive mentions out of 400 sampled reviews.

In-game

« Beaucoup apprécié le concept du jeu. Le fait d'avoir une limite d'actions donne l'impression de devoir faire des choix pertinents, même si on a de la marge au final (pour peu qu'on ait pas fait n'importe quoi). »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« A game about an investigation on a missing person in a creepy old Irish manor. Simple yet it delivers, definitively some Obra Dinn vibes. Be prepared for a pinch of fantastical »

👍 anonymous review · 21 h played

« Nice ambiance ! The plot is immersive and is worthy of the time needed to fully understand it »

👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

« Très bon scénario et un gameplay qui n'est pas lassant pour la durée du jeu ! Le niveau de difficulté n'est pas très élevé mais la storyline tient bien le jeu »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« worth it, don't spoil yourself »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« bons mystères, le niveau de difficulté est bien calibré. vous pourrez résoudre tout le jeu sans aide mais en vous creusant un peu la tête. Excellente ambiance »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played

« This is not an investigation game, you have to click on things until the game allows you to make deduction that you already figured out hours ago. Really disappointing. »

👎 anonymous review · 23 h played

« Time limits dont belong in adventure games. No idea why this is getting such strong reviews. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Very confusing how a game that feels like it is stretched several hours longer than it needs to be ends up having such a rushed ending. »

👎 anonymous review · 20 h played

« this isn't really a puzzle game »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« A very ambitious and singular game. »

👎 anonymous review · 24 h played

« Puzzle game très guidé avec un univers gothique très cool »

👍 anonymous review · 22 h played

In players' words

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« This is not an investigation game, you have to click on things until the game allows you to make deduction that you already figured out hours ago. Really disappointing. »

👎 anonymous review · 23 h played

« A game about an investigation on a missing person in a creepy old Irish manor. Simple yet it delivers, definitively some Obra Dinn vibes. Be prepared for a pinch of fantastical »

👍 anonymous review · 21 h played

« Time limits dont belong in adventure games. No idea why this is getting such strong reviews. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Nice ambiance ! The plot is immersive and is worthy of the time needed to fully understand it »

👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

« Very confusing how a game that feels like it is stretched several hours longer than it needs to be ends up having such a rushed ending. »

👎 anonymous review · 20 h played

« Très bon scénario et un gameplay qui n'est pas lassant pour la durée du jeu ! Le niveau de difficulté n'est pas très élevé mais la storyline tient bien le jeu »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« this isn't really a puzzle game »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« worth it, don't spoil yourself »

👍 anonymous review · 15 h played

« A very ambitious and singular game. »

👎 anonymous review · 24 h played

« bons mystères, le niveau de difficulté est bien calibré. vous pourrez résoudre tout le jeu sans aide mais en vous creusant un peu la tête. Excellente ambiance »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played

« Puzzle game très guidé avec un univers gothique très cool »

👍 anonymous review · 22 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

81 % pos · n=124

Story / writing

97 % pos · n=108

Graphics / art

100 % pos · n=34

Content / longevity

77 % pos · n=30

Audio / music

93 % pos · n=14

Stability / bugs

17 % pos · n=6

Interface / UX

25 % pos · n=4

Performance

50 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	124	100	17	7
Story / writing	108	105	1	2
Graphics / art	34	34	0	0
Content / longevity	30	23	2	5
Audio / music	14	13	0	1
Stability / bugs	6	1	0	5
Interface / UX	4	1	0	3
Performance	2	1	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.

<2h

50 % (n=6)

2-10h

54 % (n=13)

10-25h

97 % (n=259)

>25h

98 % (n=122)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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A perfectly normal match of expression and subject (Seance of Blake Manor)

Jinzee · 9 views

Underdressed was an understatement.

nightkashi · 5 views

"HOW THE **** DO YOU PLAY PIANO!?!?!?!"

Jinzee · 4 views

BING BONG

Silence_6891 · 4 views

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Strengths

The narrative depth is the primary driver of engagement, with 105 positive mentions out of 108 regarding the story.
Mechanical satisfaction remains high, featuring 100 positive mentions out of 124 for the core gameplay loop.
The visual presentation is universally praised, earning 34 positive mentions out of 34 for the game's graphics.
High replayability and depth are evident, as 122 players spent over 25 hours with a 98% positive sentiment rate.

Weaknesses

A minor segment of the player base encountered technical hurdles, with 5 negative mentions out of 6 regarding bugs.
The user interface frustrates a small portion of the audience, garnering 3 negative mentions out of 4.
Content pacing is occasionally questioned, with 5 negative mentions out of 30 regarding the game's scope.

Who is it for?

This title is a perfect fit for fans of slow-burn investigative adventures who prioritize atmospheric storytelling over fast-paced action. It rewards those willing to commit significant time to unraveling a complex mystery.

Verdict

The Séance of Blake Manor stands as a masterclass in narrative-driven adventure gaming. Despite a few minor interface and bug-related hiccups, its atmospheric brilliance ensures it remains a must-play for anyone seeking a compelling detective mystery.

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