Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), Windows 7, Windows 8 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X2, or equal at 1.6GHz or better Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or 8 Processeur : QuadCore 2.0 GHz+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, SM 3.0-compatible, 1024MB VRAM+ DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
A Story About My Uncle
A Story About My Uncle delivers a bite‑size platform adventure that many finish in under two hours – 57 mentions fall in the <2h playtime bucket. Overall Steam sentiment is Very Positive, with 86 % of the 497 post‑release reviews rating it positively and 92 % positive across its full history.
What it's about: A Story About My Uncle (littéralement : Une Histoire Sur Mon Oncle) est un jeu de plateforme et d'aventure à la première personne qui raconte l'histoire d'un petit garçon à la recherche de son oncle, atterrissant dans un monde qu'il n'aurait pu imaginer exister.
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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 | 145 | 121 | 4 | 20 |
| Story / writing | 88 | 66 | 11 | 11 |
| Graphics / art | 33 | 27 | 2 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Value for money | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.7 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 May 28, 2014 · All-time low: €1.94 (Feb 29, 2016)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay shines, with 121 positive mentions out of 145 total.
- Story resonates, gathering 66 positive mentions out of 88.
- Graphics receive praise, 27 positive mentions out of 33.
- Audio adds to the mood, 9 positive mentions out of 12.
- Price is well‑received, 8 positive mentions out of 9.
Weaknesses
- Performance is uneven, only 2 positive and 2 negative mentions among 6.
- Content depth is split, 4 positive and 4 negative mentions out of 8.
- Bugs appear once, with a single negative mention.
- UI issues surface once, also with a single negative mention.
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy concise, narrative‑driven platformers will find it rewarding, especially those who appreciate indie titles with strong storytelling and art direction.
Is A Story About My Uncle worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 29,221 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 14,99€.
Verdict
The game’s compact length and heartfelt story make it a memorable experience for its target audience. While technical hiccups and limited content keep it from being flawless, the overwhelming positive sentiment suggests it delivers more than it promises.
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