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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2.6 Ghz Quad Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics Espace disque : 13 GB d'espace disque disponible

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Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut

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Released October 23, 2023
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 32,901 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
17,49€ 9,61€ -45%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A bittersweet tale where every choice feels meaningful, and 125 out of 132 reviewers highlighted the story as a standout. Since launch, 97 % of all 32,901 reviews are positive, and 96 % of the 494 post‑release snapshots applaud the experience. Players have devoted up to 25 hours, with a 100 % positive rate for those who reached 10–25 h, proving the narrative keeps them engaged.

What it's about: Vous êtes là pour tuer la Princesse. Ne croyez pas ses mensonges.

In-game

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« Don't read this review. Don't read anything. Don't do any research. Free up an entire evening. Go in blind. Thank me later. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played7665
« Get out of the reviews and play an incredibly important game spoiler-free! Shoo! Shoo! Out with you!! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played12111
« Disappointed that you cannot do a sick backflip to impress the princess and the narrator. Would've bolstered this from a 10/10 to a 12/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3211
« Narrator: You're checking the reviews for this game. You shouldn't read anything, or you might be spoiled. If you do, it will be the end of the world. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played8532
« This game is life-changing. I am not the same person I was before I played it. Slay The Princess isn't just my favorite game, it's my favorite piece of art. Buy it. Play it. Do not get spoiled on it's incredible story before you do. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played3111
« don't play this game, princess muscle mama broke through my bedroom wall like the fricking koolaid man and stole my legs »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played711
« Pas bon mais pas mauvais pour autant. L'idée est intéressante mais le jeu ne m'a pas charmé comme j'aurais cru. Je ne conseilles pas de l'acheter au plein prix. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Tout ca pour ça ? C'est juste une histoire interactive. Je ne recommande pas. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« this game blows. for a game about choices you have nearly no choices and the game takes agency out of the players hands and just forces things to happen »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This game is not really for me. I know the journey is the choices you make but it all feels quite dull after 2/3 goes. Some people might love the many many ways to complete the game but its not my cup of tea. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« played for 15 minutes, beat the game, saw the credits, requested a refund. thanks?? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Went in blind and without expectations. Came out with existential dread - 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11

In players' words

« Don't read this review. Don't read anything. Don't do any research. Free up an entire evening. Go in blind. Thank me later. »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played7665
« Pas bon mais pas mauvais pour autant. L'idée est intéressante mais le jeu ne m'a pas charmé comme j'aurais cru. Je ne conseilles pas de l'acheter au plein prix. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Get out of the reviews and play an incredibly important game spoiler-free! Shoo! Shoo! Out with you!! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played12111
« Tout ca pour ça ? C'est juste une histoire interactive. Je ne recommande pas. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Disappointed that you cannot do a sick backflip to impress the princess and the narrator. Would've bolstered this from a 10/10 to a 12/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played3211
« this game blows. for a game about choices you have nearly no choices and the game takes agency out of the players hands and just forces things to happen »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Narrator: You're checking the reviews for this game. You shouldn't read anything, or you might be spoiled. If you do, it will be the end of the world. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played8532
« This game is not really for me. I know the journey is the choices you make but it all feels quite dull after 2/3 goes. Some people might love the many many ways to complete the game but its not my cup of tea. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« This game is life-changing. I am not the same person I was before I played it. Slay The Princess isn't just my favorite game, it's my favorite piece of art. Buy it. Play it. Do not get spoiled on it's incredible story before you do. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played3111
« played for 15 minutes, beat the game, saw the credits, requested a refund. thanks?? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« don't play this game, princess muscle mama broke through my bedroom wall like the fricking koolaid man and stole my legs »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played711
« Went in blind and without expectations. Came out with existential dread - 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11

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
95 % pos · n=132
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=74
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=38
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing13212534
Gameplay746545
Audio / music383800
Graphics / art282800
Content / longevity3201
Performance2200
Value for money2200
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.3 h.

<2h
81 % (n=31)
2-10h
96 % (n=277)
10-25h
100 % (n=127)
>25h
98 % (n=59)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 96% positive96JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€7.43€10.27€13.11€15.95€18.80202420252026€8.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 23, 2023 · All-time low: €8.74 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 131 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story praised by 125 of 132 reviewers
  • Gameplay received 65 positive mentions out of 74
  • All 28 graphic mentions were positive
  • Every one of That's 38 audio mentions received a positive vote
  • Performance was praised in both of its 2 mentions

Weaknesses

  • UI received 1 negative mention out of 1
  • Content had 1 negative mention out of 3

Who is it for?

If you relish narrative‑driven RPGs that reward branching choices and emotional storytelling, Slay the Princess will resonate with you—especially if you appreciate hand‑drawn visuals and a polished audio experience.

Is Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 32,901 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Story praised by 125 of 132 reviewers. Current price: 9,61€ (45% off).

Verdict

Slay the Princess — The Pristine Cut delivers a compelling, choice‑laden narrative with flawless audiovisual polish, earning an almost universal thumbs‑up from reviewers. Its tiny UI hiccup and limited content depth are the only minor blemishes on an otherwise flawless package. If you enjoy heartfelt stories in a charming indie RPG, this title is a must‑play.

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