Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP Service Pack 3 Processeur : Pentium 4 2.0 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 3 Go de RAM Disque dur : 2 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : Carte ATI ou nVidia comportant 512 Mo de mémoire vidéo (Non recommandé pour les circuits graphiques intégrés Intel) DirectX® : Direct X 9.0c Son : Carte son compatible Direct X 9.0c
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Processeur : Core 2 Duo 2 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 3 Go de RAM Disque dur : 2 Go d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : Carte ATI ou nVidia comportant 1024 Mo de mémoire vidéo (Non recommandé pour les circuits graphiques intégrés Intel) DirectX® : Direct X 9.0c Son : Carte son compatible Direct X 9.0c
The Walking Dead
The narrative, drenched in emotion and choice, commands the conversation: 131 positive mentions out of 136 focus on the story. Across Steam the title enjoys a 97 % positive rating (Overwhelmingly Positive) and players who invest 10 + hours report near‑perfect satisfaction.
What it's about: Une série d'aventure/horreur, en 5 parties, prenant place dans le même univers que celui de Robert Kirkman.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 136 | 131 | 2 | 3 |
| Gameplay | 48 | 36 | 5 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.2 h.
🪤 44 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 29, 2012 · All-time low: €1.47 (Aug 02, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 44,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Story dominates praise: 131 positive mentions out of 136 total.
- Long play sessions are rewarded – 363 mentions (10‑25 h) at 99 % positive and 55 mentions (>25 h) at 100 % positive.
- Price is universally appreciated: 6 positive mentions out of 6.
- Audio receives flawless feedback: 4 positive mentions out of 4.
- Frequent keywords highlight strong narrative focus – “emotion”, “narratif”, “choix” appear 23, 23 and 17 times respectively.
Weaknesses
- Bugs are a clear pain point: 7 mentions, all negative.
- User interface draws criticism: 2 negative mentions out of 3 total.
- Gameplay has mixed reception: 7 negative and 5 mixed mentions out of 48.
- Graphics receive some pushback: 2 negative mentions out of 10.
Who is it for?
Players who crave a story‑driven adventure, especially fans of Telltale‑style decision making, will find this title compelling. Those who prioritize flawless graphics or flawless UI may need to temper expectations.
Is The Walking Dead worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 79,980 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates praise. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
The Walking Dead delivers a gripping narrative that resonates with the majority of its audience, reflected in a 97 % positive Steam score. While technical hiccups like bugs and UI quirks linger, the game's emotional depth and generous playtime rewards make it a solid pick for story‑focused gamers.
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