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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP SP3 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 2 Go de RAM Carte graphique : N'importe quelle carte avec support OpenGL 3.0 DirectX® : DirectX 9.0 Disque dur : 500 Mo d'espace disque disponible Son : Carte son compatible OpenAL Supplémentaire : Derniers pilotes graphiques recommandés ; DirectX 9 est requis mais utilisé uniquement pour le support XInput des manettes de jeu.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 Mémoire vive : 4 Go de RAM Carte graphique : nVidia GeForce GT 240 ou meilleure DirectX® : DirectX 9.0 Supplémentaire : Derniers pilotes graphiques recommandés ; DirectX 9 est requis mais utilisé uniquement pour le support XInput des manettes de jeu.

FEZ

Safe bet
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Released May 1, 2013
sample: 478 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 16,176 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

FEZ turns each shift in its 3‑D perspective into a clever puzzle that keeps players intent on exploration—yet a handful of bugs and a clunky UI keep it from being flawless. 93 % of Steam reviewers rate the game very positively, with a 92 % approval rate immediately after launch. 10‑25 hours of playtime dominates the community, and every hour of play is praised by the majority of players.

In-game

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« Très bon jeu, histoire assez simple . Mais très intéressant à finir avec pleins de petites énigmes réparties dans toute la carte. Dans le même style que Tunic, je conseille »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« super cool les énigmes, a relativement bien vieilli »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« If you like cryptic riddles, you will love this game. If not, you may like it anyay for its originality, level design, platforming, and much more. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« jeu de qualité, qui permet de nous faire réfléchir. Les énigmes sont très bien pensées. Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« en vrai sa ce voit que tunic s'en est bcp inspiré »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Genius work, easy to get lost in the endless sea of puzzles, still a must-play in 2025, imo. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« jeu de fou mé le dev c un ptit bataaard ^^ pasdbol »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Oh hey, I forgot this existed. Phil Fish is a loser. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Playing this game gave me cancer. Probably a defective copy, right? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Make me dizzy and want to puke. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Unlike the movie it was featured in, FEZ is one hell of a frustrating game. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très bon jeu de plateforme/puzzle. Le gameplay en lui-même n'est pas très dur mais les énigmes demandent de la réflexion. Beaucoup de concepts de puzzles intéressants. Le tout est porté par une direction artistique très agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played

In players' words

« Très bon jeu, histoire assez simple . Mais très intéressant à finir avec pleins de petites énigmes réparties dans toute la carte. Dans le même style que Tunic, je conseille »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« jeu de fou mé le dev c un ptit bataaard ^^ pasdbol »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« super cool les énigmes, a relativement bien vieilli »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Oh hey, I forgot this existed. Phil Fish is a loser. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« If you like cryptic riddles, you will love this game. If not, you may like it anyay for its originality, level design, platforming, and much more. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Playing this game gave me cancer. Probably a defective copy, right? »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« jeu de qualité, qui permet de nous faire réfléchir. Les énigmes sont très bien pensées. Je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Make me dizzy and want to puke. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« en vrai sa ce voit que tunic s'en est bcp inspiré »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Unlike the movie it was featured in, FEZ is one hell of a frustrating game. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Genius work, easy to get lost in the endless sea of puzzles, still a must-play in 2025, imo. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Très bon jeu de plateforme/puzzle. Le gameplay en lui-même n'est pas très dur mais les énigmes demandent de la réflexion. Beaucoup de concepts de puzzles intéressants. Le tout est porté par une direction artistique très agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 14 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
82 % pos · n=161
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=38
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=32
Story / writing
73 % pos · n=26
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1611321415
Graphics / art383701
Audio / music323101
Story / writing261925
Interface / UX120111
Content / longevity8701
Stability / bugs8008
Performance4202
Value for money4310

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.

<2h
72 % (n=36)
2-10h
90 % (n=172)
10-25h
95 % (n=226)
>25h
100 % (n=44)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 93% positive93JanFeb 2026 : 91% positive91FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€2.83€5.67€8.50€11.342014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 22, 2013 · All-time low: €0.99 (Dec 21, 2017)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,7 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 132 positive mentions out of 161 overall
  • Graphics: 37 positive mentions out of 38
  • Audio: 31 positive mentions out of 32
  • Playtime 10‑25 h: 226 reviews, 95 % positive
  • Post‑release approval: 92 % positive out of 478 sampled

Weaknesses

  • UI: 11 negative mentions out of 12
  • Bugs: 8 negative Dub out of 8
  • Performance: 2 negative mentions out of 4
  • Price: 3 positive mentions PO of 4 but a mixed note الغذ

Who is it for?

Fans of tight, 2.5‑D puzzles and atmospheric indie titles will appreciate FEZ’s clever design and nostalgic pixel art. Players who value flawless polish may find the occasional bugsanimal and UI shortcomings a distraction.

Is FEZ worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 16,176 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

FEZ remains a cult favorite thanks to its inventive puzzle‑platforming and immersive audio, but its rough edges—particularly in UI and occasional bugs—prevent it from achieving universal acclaim.

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