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Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Quad-core Intel or AMD 2.5 GHz or superior. Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX-6000 series or newer / Intel® Arc™ A-Series Graphics Cards or newer / NVIDIA RTX-2000 series or newer. DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Try the free demo to judge performance if you're unsure! Progress carries over to the full game.
Aethus finds its true rhythm in the long haul, with the vast majority of players spending over 25 hours fully immersed in its world. This dedication is reflected in an impressive 91% positive reception rate among recent players, confirming its status as a standout title.
In-game
« Really good, I fell in love with it after the demo and bought it on day one. My only complaint is the camera/zoom isn't far enough away for my liking, but you make do x). »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Great game, I really liked to play it ! »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« Un gameplay bien pensé a presque tout les niveaux, une belle histoire, je recommande. »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Very good game, the narration is great, and gameplay very interesting. Awesome indie game ! »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Un excellent jeu d'exploration, à l'histoire intrigante. Le Voice Acting (VO) est d'une grande qualité et sert très bien la narration. »👍 anonymous review · 28 h played« Very nice game, good story, good gameplay, really happy to see a mining themed adventure game, great work ♥ »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« Le jeu semble intéressant. Mais la vue est tellement mauvaise que j'ai fini par abandonner à force de m'énerver. Je comprends pas leur choix de unreal alors que c'est clairement plus un type unity visuellement. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« No rich story, open world or exploration like declared on store page, just grind and only grind. Game is overall clunky. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Controls are garbage. Really wish games would stop trying to reinvent the wheel with their controls. Such a basic concept that was mastered in the 90s. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Generally this game is not a bad product. But for me the tipping pont was tedious resource grind and looong walks to get anywhere. I'd say there's room for improvement in this department. »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Could've been fun, but the voice of the clanker that follows you around is obnoxious, the art style is gross, and it's horribly optimized. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Cool storyline, gorgeous sound design & addictive gameplay loop :) The best combo we like <3 »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
In players' words
« Really good, I fell in love with it after the demo and bought it on day one. My only complaint is the camera/zoom isn't far enough away for my liking, but you make do x). »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Le jeu semble intéressant. Mais la vue est tellement mauvaise que j'ai fini par abandonner à force de m'énerver. Je comprends pas leur choix de unreal alors que c'est clairement plus un type unity visuellement. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Great game, I really liked to play it ! »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« No rich story, open world or exploration like declared on store page, just grind and only grind. Game is overall clunky. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Un gameplay bien pensé a presque tout les niveaux, une belle histoire, je recommande. »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Controls are garbage. Really wish games would stop trying to reinvent the wheel with their controls. Such a basic concept that was mastered in the 90s. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Very good game, the narration is great, and gameplay very interesting. Awesome indie game ! »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Generally this game is not a bad product. But for me the tipping pont was tedious resource grind and looong walks to get anywhere. I'd say there's room for improvement in this department. »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Un excellent jeu d'exploration, à l'histoire intrigante. Le Voice Acting (VO) est d'une grande qualité et sert très bien la narration. »👍 anonymous review · 28 h played« Could've been fun, but the voice of the clanker that follows you around is obnoxious, the art style is gross, and it's horribly optimized. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Very nice game, good story, good gameplay, really happy to see a mining themed adventure game, great work ♥ »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played« Cool storyline, gorgeous sound design & addictive gameplay loop :) The best combo we like <3 »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
65 % pos · n=103
Story / writing
96 % pos · n=80
Audio / music
87 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
74 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
20 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=8
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
103
67
20
16
Story / writing
80
77
1
2
Audio / music
23
20
0
3
Graphics / art
19
14
0
5
Content / longevity
10
2
2
6
Value for money
9
9
0
0
Interface / UX
8
0
0
8
Performance
5
1
0
4
Stability / bugs
4
3
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.2 h.
<2h
38 % (n=16)
2-10h
62 % (n=24)
10-25h
86 % (n=65)
>25h
97 % (n=318)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,7 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,3 % of players.
The narrative is deeply engaging, garnering 77 positive mentions out of 80 total.
Long-term engagement is exceptional, with 97% of players who spent over 25 hours reporting a positive experience.
The audio design is a major highlight, receiving 20 positive mentions out of 23.
The core gameplay loop is well-received, securing 67 positive mentions out of 103.
The pricing is viewed as entirely fair by the community, with 9 positive mentions out of 9.
Weaknesses
The user interface is a consistent source of frustration, with 8 negative mentions out of 8.
Technical performance is shaky, with 4 negative mentions out of 5.
Content depth is lacking for some, with 6 negative mentions out of 10.
Visual feedback is occasionally inconsistent, with 5 negative mentions out of 19.
Who is it for?
This title is perfect for those who enjoy slow-burn exploration and narrative-driven survival games that reward patience. It is best suited for players looking for a long-term project rather than a quick, casual session.
Verdict
Aethus is a compelling experience that shines brightest once you settle into its mechanics and atmosphere. Despite some friction with the interface and performance, its strong narrative and rewarding progression make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
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