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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or greater Processeur : Intel i5 Quad-Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Homicipher

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Released November 1, 2024
sample: 444 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 8,196 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
13,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking more than 25 hours into Homicipher, and the game keeps them hooked. Across 8,196 Steam reviews, 97% are positive (8,444 / 8,696), with especially high praise from long‑time players (>25 h: 100% positive).

In-game

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« J'ai adoré le coté énigme du jeu avec le fait de décrypter leur langue. J'aime aussi beaucoup l'ambiance et l'hestétique du jeu et des personnages. Ils ont beau être effrayant ou dangereux, on s'y attache. »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Très bon jeu d'horreur, qui combine une ambiance immersive avec un gameplay innovant et stimulant. je recommande le jeu aux amateurs de frissons et de réflections. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Charming characters, an intense atmosphere and interesting story. The language-learning system is so intriguing! It is so fun to guess new words based on context! Also the artstyle is super nice! Overall: money well spent. :D »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Très original comme jeu mais super bien fait. Plusieurs possibilités de fin selon les choix qu'on fait, on ressent la tension, la peur, on s'attache aux personnages, j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« + The world and art is nice - I didn't enjoy how the translation mechanic was made. It worked better in Chants of Sennaar »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« this is soooo gooooood i love it »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« J'ai passé de merveilleux moment, je compte encore récolter toutes les fins mais woah incroyable. Je veux plus de jeux dans ce genre la !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« C'est trop trop bien !! Une ambiance spéciale et déchiffrer la langue inconnu des personnages/monstres reste plus simple que ce que je pensais je recommande !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played

In players' words

« J'ai adoré le coté énigme du jeu avec le fait de décrypter leur langue. J'aime aussi beaucoup l'ambiance et l'hestétique du jeu et des personnages. Ils ont beau être effrayant ou dangereux, on s'y attache. »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played
« + The world and art is nice - I didn't enjoy how the translation mechanic was made. It worked better in Chants of Sennaar »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très bon jeu d'horreur, qui combine une ambiance immersive avec un gameplay innovant et stimulant. je recommande le jeu aux amateurs de frissons et de réflections. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« this is soooo gooooood i love it »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Charming characters, an intense atmosphere and interesting story. The language-learning system is so intriguing! It is so fun to guess new words based on context! Also the artstyle is super nice! Overall: money well spent. :D »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« J'ai passé de merveilleux moment, je compte encore récolter toutes les fins mais woah incroyable. Je veux plus de jeux dans ce genre la !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Très original comme jeu mais super bien fait. Plusieurs possibilités de fin selon les choix qu'on fait, on ressent la tension, la peur, on s'attache aux personnages, j'ai vraiment beaucoup aimé ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« C'est trop trop bien !! Une ambiance spéciale et déchiffrer la langue inconnu des personnages/monstres reste plus simple que ce que je pensais je recommande !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 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
97 % pos · n=107
Story / writing
94 % pos · n=72
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=26
Content / longevity
83 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10710403
Story / writing726831
Graphics / art262600
Content / longevity231904
Audio / music7700
Value for money5500
Multiplayer3300
Performance1100
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.

<2h
67 % (n=9)
2-10h
95 % (n=243)
10-25h
99 % (n=171)
>25h
100 % (n=21)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 99% positive99MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 104 positive mentions out of 107 total.
  • Story resonates strongly: 68 positive mentions out of 72, with only 1 negative and 3 mixed.
  • Graphics receive unanimous acclaim: 26 positive mentions out of 26.
  • Audio is universally praised: 7 positive mentions out of 7.
  • Price is highlighted as a strength: 5 positive mentions out of 5.

Weaknesses

  • Content draws some criticism: 4 negative mentions out of 23 total, indicating concerns about replayability or depth.
  • Multiplayer receives minimal attention: only 3 mentions total, all positive but suggesting a very limited mode.
  • User interface is scarcely discussed: just 1 mention, all positive, which may hint at a lack of notable UI features.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who love narrative‑driven indie adventures and appreciate polished visuals and sound. Those looking for extensive multiplayer or deep post‑launch content may find it lacking.

Is Homicipher worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 8,196 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 13,79€.

Verdict

Homicipher delivers a near‑universal approval, driven by its engaging gameplay, compelling story, and striking presentation. While most players celebrate the core experience, the limited content depth and sparse multiplayer options keep it firmly in the indie adventure niche.

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