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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-2500K / AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 560 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible

Esoteric Ebb

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Released March 3, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (181 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 8,225 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 88/100 (24 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 96% positive vs 95% overall (690 recent reviews)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Esoteric Ebb dazzles with a narrative depth that keeps players glued for over 25 hours, most leaving glowing reviews. Its RPG mechanics shine, barely inviting criticism despite a tiny fraction flagging bugs.

What it's about: ESOTERIC EBB est un RPG solo isométrique. Démêlez une conspiration politique avec votre acolyte gobelin. Lancez les dés, faites des choix cruciaux et explorez une ville à l'aube de sa toute première élection. Devenez un clerc de légende ou ruinez complètement la campagne.

In-game

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« Many games have tried to be a successor to Planescape Torment. Many games have tried to be a successor to Disco Elysium. This game is a successor to Planescape Torment and Disco Elysium. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played601064
« Disco Elysium left a hole in my heart, but Esoteric Ebb filled a different hole that I forgot was even there. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played13222
« Disco Elysium-esque, which is the single best compliment you can give to a game trying to emulate the vibe of such a fantastic game. After 18 plus hours: BUY THIS GAME. IT'S AWESOME AND I WILL GIVE MY LIFE FOR BRRR! »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played311
« I expected a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, but it is even sillier, stranger, and more unhinged than I expected. It genuinely feels insane! I mean that in the best way. »
👍 anonymous review · 70 h played5222
« Disco Elysium is a tremendous RPG. The total package, fantastic voice acting and music, beautiful prose, amazing art, a unique concept and a great story and setting. I like Esoteric Ebb more. Like, way more. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played6431
« I literally died of embarrassment because flirting went so badly, A+, game of the year. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played31
« I would like to put a positive one but NO TRANSLATION IN MONTHS... That's not serious. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I was halfway through this great choocolate chip cookie when the chef decided to tell me that he had dropped a couple globs of s-h-i-t-e into the dough (ie rabid misandry). »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« if Baldur's Gate 3 had no combat and only dialogue »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The writing is terrible. Only a millennial could wite this slop ! »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Discworld DnD. Planescape Elysium. Political satire. Goofy humor. Serious dialogues. Ebbzzness. D20 rolls match this provocatively genious absurdity on a perfect level. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played211

In players' words

« Many games have tried to be a successor to Planescape Torment. Many games have tried to be a successor to Disco Elysium. This game is a successor to Planescape Torment and Disco Elysium. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played601064
« I would like to put a positive one but NO TRANSLATION IN MONTHS... That's not serious. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Disco Elysium left a hole in my heart, but Esoteric Ebb filled a different hole that I forgot was even there. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played13222
« I was halfway through this great choocolate chip cookie when the chef decided to tell me that he had dropped a couple globs of s-h-i-t-e into the dough (ie rabid misandry). »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Disco Elysium-esque, which is the single best compliment you can give to a game trying to emulate the vibe of such a fantastic game. After 18 plus hours: BUY THIS GAME. IT'S AWESOME AND I WILL GIVE MY LIFE FOR BRRR! »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played311
« if Baldur's Gate 3 had no combat and only dialogue »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I expected a spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, but it is even sillier, stranger, and more unhinged than I expected. It genuinely feels insane! I mean that in the best way. »
👍 anonymous review · 70 h played5222
« The writing is terrible. Only a millennial could wite this slop ! »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Disco Elysium is a tremendous RPG. The total package, fantastic voice acting and music, beautiful prose, amazing art, a unique concept and a great story and setting. I like Esoteric Ebb more. Like, way more. »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played6431
« Discworld DnD. Planescape Elysium. Political satire. Goofy humor. Serious dialogues. Ebbzzness. D20 rolls match this provocatively genious absurdity on a perfect level. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played211
« I literally died of embarrassment because flirting went so badly, A+, game of the year. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played31

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=162
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=130
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=29
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
71 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16215345
Story / writing13012145
Content / longevity292513
Graphics / art221840
Audio / music141004
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX2101
Performance1100
Value for money1100
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.2 h.

<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
74 % (n=27)
10-25h
98 % (n=214)
>25h
99 % (n=153)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97Jul

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

💶 Price history

€18.75€20.62€22.49€24.36€26.23€19.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 03, 2026 · All-time low: €19.99 (May 27, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,6 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 56 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story hooks players hard: 121 positive mentions out of 130 comments on narrative.
  • Gameplay earns near-universal praise, with 153 positive mentions out of 162.
  • Even long sessions are rewarded: 99% positive for players logging over 25 hours.
  • Graphics and audio hit the mark, amassing 18 and 10 positive mentions respectively.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs appear in 2 negative mentions, though they remain a minuscule concern.
  • A handful of players call out the UI with 1 negative mention out of 2 total.
  • Audio splits opinion, with 4 negative mentions out of 14 total.

Who is it for?

Fans of deep, story-driven RPGs with tabletop-inspired twists will lose themselves in Esoteric Ebb. Those chasing pure optimization might find its niche too demanding.

Is Esoteric Ebb worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 8,225 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The story hooks players hard. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

A rare indie gem where narrative and gameplay align flawlessly, pushing players past the 25-hour mark with near-perfect ratings. Minor quirks in audio and UI do little to dim its brilliance.

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