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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit OS) Processeur : Quad-core Intel or AMD CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 2GB of VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 800 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 (64-bit OS) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA or AMD ATI video card with 4GB of VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 800 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place

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Released March 19, 2024
sample: 239 reviews posted after launch (125 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 239 reviews (« Very Positive »)
5,79€ 4,05€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over nine players out of ten praise the story as the driving force behind this pixel-art adventure. Long after the credits roll, the emotional weight lingers—even if most sessions clock in under two hours.

What it's about: Phil's life has crumbled to dust. The four walls of his room have become his safe haven. He yearns for sleep...but terrible nightmares haunt him. Welcome to a new dimension of horror. Welcome to Midnight Scenes.

In-game

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« Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/OkGVBGMLt-w ★★★★★ Gameplay: Decent Graphics: Retro Music: Good Story: Very Good PC Requirements: Potato Game Time: 1.5 - 2 hrs »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played1
« De toute la série des Midnight Scenes, A safe place est à mon avis, et jusque ici, le plus abouti. Un point 'n click narratif avec une histoire prenante et une esthétique dans la même veine que les précédetns. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« Une atmosphère prenante et un très beau pixel art! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 2 h played
« A beautifully told horror story with excellent pixel art animation, a clever concept and an ending that packs one hell of a punch. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played
« https://youtu.be/dOVzitEzU_s?si=moDDgye-gMIqKWg- »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played1
« Très chouette jeu narratif d’épouvante. Peut se jouer indépendamment des Midnights scenes précédents... mais ce serait dommage ! Prévoyez une session d'1h30 / 2h00, à jouer au calme et au casque. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 2 h played
« Une vraie pépite, le travail d'Octavi Navarro est incr comme d'habitude ! J'ai adoré :) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 3 h played

In players' words

« Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/OkGVBGMLt-w ★★★★★ Gameplay: Decent Graphics: Retro Music: Good Story: Very Good PC Requirements: Potato Game Time: 1.5 - 2 hrs »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played1
« https://youtu.be/dOVzitEzU_s?si=moDDgye-gMIqKWg- »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 h played1
« De toute la série des Midnight Scenes, A safe place est à mon avis, et jusque ici, le plus abouti. Un point 'n click narratif avec une histoire prenante et une esthétique dans la même veine que les précédetns. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 2 h played
« Très chouette jeu narratif d’épouvante. Peut se jouer indépendamment des Midnights scenes précédents... mais ce serait dommage ! Prévoyez une session d'1h30 / 2h00, à jouer au calme et au casque. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 2 h played
« Une atmosphère prenante et un très beau pixel art! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 2 h played
« Une vraie pépite, le travail d'Octavi Navarro est incr comme d'habitude ! J'ai adoré :) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 3 h played
« A beautifully told horror story with excellent pixel art animation, a clever concept and an ending that packs one hell of a punch. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 2 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=111
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=40
Gameplay
61 % pos · n=36
Audio / music
81 % pos · n=21
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing1119948
Graphics / art403802
Gameplay3622212
Audio / music211704
Value for money7700
Interface / UX6204
Stability / bugs2002
Content / longevity1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.

🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
96 % (n=125)
2-10h
94 % (n=112)
10-25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2024 : 98% positive98MarApr 2024 : 98% positive98AprJul 2024 : 100% positive100Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

50 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 76,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative commands attention: 99 positive mentions out of 111
  • Pixel-art visuals earn near-universal acclaim: 38 positive mentions out of 40
  • Atmospheric dread is the standout element: 28 horror-focused mentions
  • Pricing draws no complaints: 7 positive mentions and zero negatives

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay exposes inconsistencies: 12 negative mentions out of 36
  • UI frustrates a small but vocal group: 4 negative mentions out of 6
  • Two isolated bug reports surface—nothing systemic: 2 negative mentions

Who is it for?

Players who crave a concise, emotionally charged narrative with pixel-art aesthetics will find their match here. Expect a short, story-driven experience rather than a sprawling sandbox.

Is Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 239 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative commands attention. Current price: 4,05€ (30% off).

Verdict

Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place delivers a hauntingly memorable tale in under two hours. Its strengths—storytelling and atmosphere—far outweigh the modest technical and UI quirks that occasionally surface.

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