Whispers of the Eyeless has captivated players with its immersive story, garnering 15 positive mentions out of 18, and addictive gameplay, with 28 positive mentions out of 38. The game's reception since launch has been mostly positive, with 72% of post-release reviews being positive. Despite some technical issues, the game's engaging experience has led to high playtime, with 81% of players who spent 10-25 hours in the game leaving positive reviews.
In-game
« Good atmosphere. Average gameplay. High quality soundtracks. The gameplay is interesting only for the first 5 hours. After that only the story keeps you playing. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Tested it early on and... game become way better. Balance in particular. There are some things that can be made better, but mostly in ui departament. Quite fun overall. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« A bit of Darkest Dungeon, a bit of a management sim, a bit of CYOA, and a lot of good narration, art and and music. Very difficult game to define, but definitely fun - and the dev is very responsive. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Enjoyed the game, had a fun ending. Happy got to not play a hero, always wish more games tried this. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Fun game with nice base building system that really made me feel like I was building a growing cult like you might see in a DnD game but being able to be that growing cult and deciding how it grows and playing out how it does »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Not a perfect game, but a very enjoyable experience nonetheless. 8/10; would recommend. Will probably try another run in the future. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Incredibly dull. This combat is incredibly bland, the resources management is boring. Your decisions just don't seem to make a difference. It's going for a darkest dungeon like feel without any consequences to your decisions at all. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« No effing clue what's going on. No tutorial, obscure references to doing things that have no meaning to me, and long, long, long cut scenes that don't illuminate any aspect of the gameplay. Requested refund. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Didn't like the combat. It's not clear and more like auto-battle thing where you can choose only stances with some buffs/debuffs. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« game is quite fun but does an awful job of fully explaining all the systems and mechanics »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Game gets excessively repetitive very fast. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Amazing game... a cult manager that remember a lot DD. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
In players' words
« Good atmosphere. Average gameplay. High quality soundtracks. The gameplay is interesting only for the first 5 hours. After that only the story keeps you playing. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Incredibly dull. This combat is incredibly bland, the resources management is boring. Your decisions just don't seem to make a difference. It's going for a darkest dungeon like feel without any consequences to your decisions at all. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Tested it early on and... game become way better. Balance in particular. There are some things that can be made better, but mostly in ui departament. Quite fun overall. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« No effing clue what's going on. No tutorial, obscure references to doing things that have no meaning to me, and long, long, long cut scenes that don't illuminate any aspect of the gameplay. Requested refund. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« A bit of Darkest Dungeon, a bit of a management sim, a bit of CYOA, and a lot of good narration, art and and music. Very difficult game to define, but definitely fun - and the dev is very responsive. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Didn't like the combat. It's not clear and more like auto-battle thing where you can choose only stances with some buffs/debuffs. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Enjoyed the game, had a fun ending. Happy got to not play a hero, always wish more games tried this. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« game is quite fun but does an awful job of fully explaining all the systems and mechanics »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Fun game with nice base building system that really made me feel like I was building a growing cult like you might see in a DnD game but being able to be that growing cult and deciding how it grows and playing out how it does »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Game gets excessively repetitive very fast. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Not a perfect game, but a very enjoyable experience nonetheless. 8/10; would recommend. Will probably try another run in the future. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Amazing game... a cult manager that remember a lot DD. »👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
74 % pos · n=38
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
73 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
38
28
1
9
Story / writing
18
15
0
3
Graphics / art
11
11
0
0
Audio / music
11
8
1
2
Interface / UX
7
0
1
6
Stability / bugs
5
0
0
5
Performance
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.8 h.
<2h
33 % (n=15)
2-10h
70 % (n=33)
10-25h
81 % (n=48)
>25h
100 % (n=9)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,1 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 67 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,2 % of players.
Les créateurs YouTube et les joueurs Steam partagent un même enthousiasme pour la direction artistique et l'ambiance sonore du jeu. Cependant, l'unique vidéo analysée se montre bien plus indulgente que la communauté Steam, cette dernière pointant du doigt de réels soucis d'interface, de bugs et de performances.
The story is a major strength, with 15 positive mentions out of 18, highlighting the game's ability to engage players emotionally.
Gameplay is addictive, with 28 positive mentions out of 38, indicating a well-designed and enjoyable experience.
The game's graphics have received universal praise, with 11 positive mentions out of 11, showcasing the game's visual appeal.
Weaknesses
Technical issues have been a significant problem, with 5 negative mentions out of 5 for bugs, and 2 negative mentions out of 2 for performance, highlighting the need for improvement.
The user interface has been criticized, with 6 negative mentions out of 7, indicating a need for refinement.
Who is it for?
Whispers of the Eyeless is ideal for players seeking an immersive story-driven experience with engaging gameplay, and those who value atmospheric graphics and audio. Fans of adventure, RPG, and strategy games will find this title appealing.
Is Whispers of the Eyeless worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 78% of 261 Steam reviews are positive (player score 72/100). Most-praised strength: The story is a major strength. Current price: 13,65€ (30% off).
Verdict
Whispers of the Eyeless has demonstrated its potential with a mostly positive reception and high player engagement. While it faces challenges with technical issues and UI design, the game's strengths in storytelling, gameplay, and graphics make it a compelling choice for players looking for a unique experience. With ongoing support and improvement, this game can continue to captivate its audience.
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