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 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.
In-game
« ASAMU est court, intense mais il faudra être persévérant pour arriver au bout. Le grappin limité peut être frustrant mais le voyage sera une bonne contrepartie. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Un jeu de plateforme tranquille qui vous occupera le temps d'une soirée »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Une narration agréable, une direction artistique maîtrisée, un challenge bien équilibré et récompensant, un excellent jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« Histoire : ★★★★☆ Immersion : ★★★★★ Graphisme : ★★★★★ Bandes-son : ★★★★★ Difficulté : ☆☆☆☆☆ »👍 anonymous review · 22 h played« Great for children to master the keyboard »👍 anonymous review · 25 h played« Un petit jeu passé totalement sous les radars et pourtant, très reposant et prenant, on se plait à sauter d'îlot en îlot, et ce jeu mérite un peu plus de visibilité. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« pas accrocher, déplacement au grappin difficile »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Mwe baaah , passez votre chemin c est vraiment un bon conseil . Je ne dis pas que ce jeu est nul de chez nul mais vraiment evitez le , c est mou mais mou c est dingue . Je vous le deconsilles fortement . »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« A tellement peu d'insispirant que y'a carrément du sol noir pour augmenter artificiellement la durée de vie... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« The story is nice but the controls are awfull. Half the time, they don't do what you want. At a point where it become an unpleasant journey. This game is really frustrating. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« To be honest, I found the game very boring. I didn't feel engaged in the story; I was probably more focused on not falling. Honestly, if this game were a walking simulator, it would be better. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« This game came out of nowhere, but it's stuck in everyone's minds ! Try it, it's a good game. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
In players' words
« ASAMU est court, intense mais il faudra être persévérant pour arriver au bout. Le grappin limité peut être frustrant mais le voyage sera une bonne contrepartie. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« pas accrocher, déplacement au grappin difficile »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Un jeu de plateforme tranquille qui vous occupera le temps d'une soirée »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Mwe baaah , passez votre chemin c est vraiment un bon conseil . Je ne dis pas que ce jeu est nul de chez nul mais vraiment evitez le , c est mou mais mou c est dingue . Je vous le deconsilles fortement . »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Une narration agréable, une direction artistique maîtrisée, un challenge bien équilibré et récompensant, un excellent jeu ! »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« A tellement peu d'insispirant que y'a carrément du sol noir pour augmenter artificiellement la durée de vie... »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Histoire : ★★★★☆ Immersion : ★★★★★ Graphisme : ★★★★★ Bandes-son : ★★★★★ Difficulté : ☆☆☆☆☆ »👍 anonymous review · 22 h played« The story is nice but the controls are awfull. Half the time, they don't do what you want. At a point where it become an unpleasant journey. This game is really frustrating. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Great for children to master the keyboard »👍 anonymous review · 25 h played« To be honest, I found the game very boring. I didn't feel engaged in the story; I was probably more focused on not falling. Honestly, if this game were a walking simulator, it would be better. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« Un petit jeu passé totalement sous les radars et pourtant, très reposant et prenant, on se plait à sauter d'îlot en îlot, et ce jeu mérite un peu plus de visibilité. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« This game came out of nowhere, but it's stuck in everyone's minds ! Try it, it's a good game. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
83 % pos · n=145
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=88
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=12
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=8
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
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: 3.5 h.
<2h
65 % (n=57)
2-10h
88 % (n=369)
10-25h
90 % (n=58)
>25h
85 % (n=13)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception 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")
7,1 %Moderate
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.
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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