Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Dual-core 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 class GPU with 1GB VRAM (nVidia GeForce 480 GTX, AMD Radeon HD 5870) DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : Quad-core 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX 480 or NVIDIA GTX 970 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
The Talos Principle
Puzzles dominate the experience, surfacing in 26 frequent mentions, and many players log more than 25 hours of play. Steam users rate The Talos Principle Overwhelmingly Positive, with 95% of the 32,925 reviews positive overall and 92% of the post‑release sample positive; among those who play over 25 hours, 97% report a positive view.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 116 | 98 | 10 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 75 | 59 | 8 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 25 | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 05, 2014 · All-time low: €2.89 (Sep 26, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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 22,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay shines: 98 positive mentions out of 116 total references.
- Story and philosophical depth resonate: 59 positive mentions out of 75 references.
- Graphics receive near‑universal praise: 24 positive mentions out of 25 references.
- Audio design is well‑received: 13 positive mentions out of 14 references.
- Long‑term engagement is high: 266 mentions for >25 h playtime, with 97% positive sentiment.
Weaknesses
- User interface is a pain point: 3 negative mentions out of 3 total UI references.
- Performance hiccups appear occasionally: 1 negative mention out of 4 performance references.
- Bug reports, though few, are all negative: 1 negative mention out of 1 bug reference.
Who is it for?
Fans of cerebral puzzles and philosophical storytelling will find the game rewarding, especially those willing to invest 10 + hours to explore its depth. Players who expect flawless UI or cutting‑edge performance may need to temper expectations.
Is The Talos Principle worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 32,925 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 28,99€.
Verdict
The Talos Principle delivers a richly layered puzzle adventure that has earned overwhelming approval from the Steam community. While its UI and occasional performance quirks detract for a small subset of players, the strengths in gameplay, narrative, and audiovisual polish make it a standout title for anyone craving thoughtful challenge.
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