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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB VRAM DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

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Crow Country

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Released May 9, 2024
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 7,726 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A love letter to 80s horror, wrapped in tight controls and a story that refuses to let go. Over 97% of post-release players still rate it overwhelmingly positive, with many diving past the 10-hour mark.

In-game

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« Une ambiance et des graphismes au top, une difficulté bien dosée... Vraiment un super jeu. Si vous êtes fan de Survival horror ou bien si vous voulez découvrir le genre, foncez vous ne serez pas déçus ! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Very good retro survival horror game, lots of PS1 nostalgia. Combats are very easy, so I recommand it for beginners in the genre, but it's excellent for veterants as well thanks for its nice lvl design, riddles, and atmosphere. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« RE-like old school avec une ambiance travaillée, à voir en difficultée max. mais j'ai rarement été en manque de munitions et les énigmes étaient accessibles... sinon c'est globalement un ptit jeu très sympas à parcourir ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Loved the art, story was nice and engaging. I was really surprised to how to game feels, in a very pleasant way. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Excellent survival horror malheureusement peu connu, une ambiance bien particulière surtout quand on se met dans la difficulté max la première fois (je suis suicidaire il semblerait). Oups »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« J’ai adoré ! Lettre d'amour aux premiers Resident Evil, le jeu developpe une identité bien à lui avec une histoire vraiment bien trouvée. Le style graphique est top. Foncez ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Cannot rebind keys, cannot turn off the film grain. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« many aspects of true old-school game design are just terrible you don't want to experience them in 2026 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Boring game. Graphics aren't good. Music is okay. You just run back and forth to do puzzles with some shooting enemies in between. Terrible control. Story seems uninspired. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« just makes you run back and forth to do stupid puzzles, kinda ♥♥♥♥ honestly »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I put the game down and tried to replay recently. I cant not stand the grainy effects. uninstalled right away. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game is amazing! The atmosphere is on point just creepy and intriguing enough to make you want to explore and discover all the secrets. I had a blast playing Crow Country :) »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Une ambiance et des graphismes au top, une difficulté bien dosée... Vraiment un super jeu. Si vous êtes fan de Survival horror ou bien si vous voulez découvrir le genre, foncez vous ne serez pas déçus ! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Cannot rebind keys, cannot turn off the film grain. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Very good retro survival horror game, lots of PS1 nostalgia. Combats are very easy, so I recommand it for beginners in the genre, but it's excellent for veterants as well thanks for its nice lvl design, riddles, and atmosphere. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« many aspects of true old-school game design are just terrible you don't want to experience them in 2026 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« RE-like old school avec une ambiance travaillée, à voir en difficultée max. mais j'ai rarement été en manque de munitions et les énigmes étaient accessibles... sinon c'est globalement un ptit jeu très sympas à parcourir ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Boring game. Graphics aren't good. Music is okay. You just run back and forth to do puzzles with some shooting enemies in between. Terrible control. Story seems uninspired. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Loved the art, story was nice and engaging. I was really surprised to how to game feels, in a very pleasant way. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« just makes you run back and forth to do stupid puzzles, kinda ♥♥♥♥ honestly »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Excellent survival horror malheureusement peu connu, une ambiance bien particulière surtout quand on se met dans la difficulté max la première fois (je suis suicidaire il semblerait). Oups »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« I put the game down and tried to replay recently. I cant not stand the grainy effects. uninstalled right away. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« J’ai adoré ! Lettre d'amour aux premiers Resident Evil, le jeu developpe une identité bien à lui avec une histoire vraiment bien trouvée. Le style graphique est top. Foncez ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« This game is amazing! The atmosphere is on point just creepy and intriguing enough to make you want to explore and discover all the secrets. I had a blast playing Crow Country :) »
👍 anonymous review · 7 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
87 % pos · n=146
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=100
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=70
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=38
Content / longevity
69 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=15
Value for money
86 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay146127109
Story / writing1009262
Graphics / art706802
Audio / music383710
Content / longevity161132
Interface / UX15609
Value for money7601
Stability / bugs5005
Performance1100
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.

🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
56 % (n=16)
2-10h
97 % (n=331)
10-25h
100 % (n=136)
>25h
100 % (n=7)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

💶 Price history

€3.81€8.24€12.67€17.10€21.5420252026€5.85

Steam price tracked automatically since May 09, 2024 · All-time low: €5.85 (Jul 15, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 44,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story lingers long after play ends: 92 positive mentions out of 100.
  • Puzzle-solving feels satisfying, not frustrating: 17 positive mentions for puzzles and 15 for enigmas.
  • Retro aesthetics hit the nostalgia sweet spot: 14 mentions of 'retro' with overwhelming praise.
  • Controls are rarely questioned: gameplay boasts 127 positive mentions out of 146.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs occasionally disrupt immersion: 5 negative mentions with zero positives.
  • UI frustrates a vocal minority: 9 negative mentions out of 15.

Who is it for?

Fans of atmospheric horror and retro-inspired challenges will find their match. Expect a tight, story-driven experience that rewards patience and rewards exploration.

Is Crow Country worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 7,726 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: The story lingers long after play ends. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

Crow Country is a standout indie horror gem, polished enough to avoid most pitfalls while delivering an experience that lingers. Minor UI quirks and occasional bugs are the only shadows on an otherwise flawless experience.

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