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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 1 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Directx compatible card Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : 2 GHz+ Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Directx compatible card Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

An English Haunting

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Released May 22, 2024
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 438 reviews (« Very Positive »)
11,99€ 8,39€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A pixel-art haunted house delivers its scares through story and atmosphere rather than frights. Nearly every review celebrates the writing and visuals, with only a handful flagging technical stumbles.

In-game

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« Un jeu d'aventure en pixels art "à ambiance" fort sympathique qui se déroule dans l'Angleterre Belle époque sur fond de spiritisme et de métaphysique ! Je recommande. A déguster en automne par jours pluvieux. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Très accrocheur. Il est quand même vraiment dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de mise en voix, mais à ce prix là... »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« + Époque recherché + Simple et efficace + Très immersif + Histoire engageante - Rien de déjà vu côté jouabilité dan le genre 8/10 C'est dur la vie d'anglais »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« <Tres bon point'n click avec une histoire prenante »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« As you wander through foggy streets and explore a haunted mansion, it begins to feel less like solving a simple puzzle and more like experiencing an epic infused with psychological horror. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Jeu très décevant. Beaucoup trop de blabla pour rien dire. À partir de la moitié du jeu, c'est quasiment que du texte à lire. Il n'est pas à la hauteur de ses promesses. Loin derrière les classiques du genre. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« A wonderful short game, but it drags the story, dialog and gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Funny scary game about horror british litterature ! Loved the atmosphere and topics. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Awesome game, the story and setting are great ! Much longer than i expected, which is great :) It's quite an easy game but at least there are no weird puzzles for a point & click adventure. I recommend ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played

In players' words

« Un jeu d'aventure en pixels art "à ambiance" fort sympathique qui se déroule dans l'Angleterre Belle époque sur fond de spiritisme et de métaphysique ! Je recommande. A déguster en automne par jours pluvieux. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Jeu très décevant. Beaucoup trop de blabla pour rien dire. À partir de la moitié du jeu, c'est quasiment que du texte à lire. Il n'est pas à la hauteur de ses promesses. Loin derrière les classiques du genre. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Très accrocheur. Il est quand même vraiment dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de mise en voix, mais à ce prix là... »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« A wonderful short game, but it drags the story, dialog and gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« + Époque recherché + Simple et efficace + Très immersif + Histoire engageante - Rien de déjà vu côté jouabilité dan le genre 8/10 C'est dur la vie d'anglais »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« Funny scary game about horror british litterature ! Loved the atmosphere and topics. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« <Tres bon point'n click avec une histoire prenante »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Awesome game, the story and setting are great ! Much longer than i expected, which is great :) It's quite an easy game but at least there are no weird puzzles for a point & click adventure. I recommend ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« As you wander through foggy streets and explore a haunted mansion, it begins to feel less like solving a simple puzzle and more like experiencing an epic infused with psychological horror. »
👍 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
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=155
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=125
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=61
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=42
Interface / UX
30 % pos · n=23
Value for money
88 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing155138710
Gameplay12511456
Graphics / art616100
Audio / music423714
Interface / UX237115
Value for money8701
Stability / bugs8026
Content / longevity3201

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.2 h.

<2h
50 % (n=4)
2-10h
96 % (n=269)
10-25h
95 % (n=117)
>25h
100 % (n=11)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2024 : 100% positive100MayJun 2024 : 93% positive93JunJul 2024 : 93% positive93JulAug 2024 : 92% positive92AugSep 2024 : 100% positive100SepMar 2025 : 93% positive93MarFeb 2026 : 95% positive95Feb

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 27 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 55,5 % of players.

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Strengths

  • The narrative casts a long shadow: 138 positive mentions out of 155 for the story indicate near-universal praise.
  • Graphics are a standout strength—61 glowing reviews with zero negatives underscore the title’s art direction.
  • Gameplay shines through puzzles and exploration: 114 positive mentions out of 125 reinforce its point-and-click appeal.
  • Audio and music weave an immersive spell: 37 positive mentions out of 42 highlight the soundtrack’s contribution.

Weaknesses

  • A stubborn minority wrestles with the UI: 15 negative mentions out of 23 suggest clunky navigation holds players back.
  • Bugs flicker in the dark corners: 6 negative mentions out of 8 show technical hiccups, though they rarely derail the experience.

Who is it for?

Fans of eerie, narrative-driven adventures—especially those who savor slow-burn mysteries and atmospheric pixel art—will find a hauntingly good match here.

Is An English Haunting worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 438 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative casts a long shadow. Current price: 8,39€ (30% off).

Verdict

An English Haunting carves a niche with its gripping tale and haunting aesthetics, earning a sky-high 96% positive rating. Minor UI bugs and occasional stumbles don’t dim the glow of its story and visuals, making it a must-play for adventure enthusiasts.

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