Players are finding themselves lost in the world of Strange Antiquities for hours on end, with 285 out of 285 players in the 10-25 hour bracket reporting a positive experience. The game maintains an overwhelming 93% positive reception since its launch.
In-game
« Excellent, j'aime jouer en prenant mon temps. Point négatif : de gros problèmes de traduction en français. C'est embêtant pour un jeu dans lequel les indices se trouvent souvent dans les mots... »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« Excellent jeu qui prolonge l’ambiance mystérieuse de Strange Horticulture, avec une narration toujours aussi agréable et des énigmes captivantes, enrichies par des mécanismes encore plus développés. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« About half of the game, and really enjoying the mechanics and the storytelling ! 100% would recommend »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Aussi bien que le premier, Strange Horticulture »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« Jeu incroyable. Jeu cosy, idéal pour passer du bon temps. Ceux qui ont aimé le premier opus allez-y les yeux fermés. C'est comme le premier mais encore plus poussé, visuellement et au niveau du gameplay ! »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played« Très complet, je recommande, encore mieux que strange horticulture surtout au niveaux des égnimes ! »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« After half an hour in the game still not sure what to do. Poor landing. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Started off okay but about half way through it completely abandons it's own rules and you're left guessing to locate each object. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« Dull. Nowhere near as good as Strange Horticulture. Boring. »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« personally I want something a little less mundane, darker and more cozy. Its very one note and could care less about the charters. Higher hopes for the second one, will update review when I play the second. »👎 anonymous review · 41 h played« No logic in this game, people come to you to buy something, you give them what they want but it does not disappear from the shop, and they do not pay you. This make no sence. »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Le premier jeu était très bien, et celui-ci est encore mieux. Il ne consiste plus principalement à comparer deux dessins ; maintenant, il y a beaucoup plus de facteurs à prendre en compte, et plus d'interprétation à faire. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
In players' words
« Excellent, j'aime jouer en prenant mon temps. Point négatif : de gros problèmes de traduction en français. C'est embêtant pour un jeu dans lequel les indices se trouvent souvent dans les mots... »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« After half an hour in the game still not sure what to do. Poor landing. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Excellent jeu qui prolonge l’ambiance mystérieuse de Strange Horticulture, avec une narration toujours aussi agréable et des énigmes captivantes, enrichies par des mécanismes encore plus développés. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« Started off okay but about half way through it completely abandons it's own rules and you're left guessing to locate each object. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« About half of the game, and really enjoying the mechanics and the storytelling ! 100% would recommend »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Dull. Nowhere near as good as Strange Horticulture. Boring. »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« Aussi bien que le premier, Strange Horticulture »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« personally I want something a little less mundane, darker and more cozy. Its very one note and could care less about the charters. Higher hopes for the second one, will update review when I play the second. »👎 anonymous review · 41 h played« Jeu incroyable. Jeu cosy, idéal pour passer du bon temps. Ceux qui ont aimé le premier opus allez-y les yeux fermés. C'est comme le premier mais encore plus poussé, visuellement et au niveau du gameplay ! »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played« No logic in this game, people come to you to buy something, you give them what they want but it does not disappear from the shop, and they do not pay you. This make no sence. »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Très complet, je recommande, encore mieux que strange horticulture surtout au niveaux des égnimes ! »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played« Le premier jeu était très bien, et celui-ci est encore mieux. Il ne consiste plus principalement à comparer deux dessins ; maintenant, il y a beaucoup plus de facteurs à prendre en compte, et plus d'interprétation à faire. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=166
Story / writing
81 % pos · n=43
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
78 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=12
Value for money
67 % pos · n=6
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
166
144
9
13
Story / writing
43
35
2
6
Content / longevity
24
23
0
1
Graphics / art
18
14
2
2
Interface / UX
16
8
2
6
Audio / music
12
10
1
1
Value for money
6
4
0
2
Performance
5
1
0
4
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.8 h.
<2h
40 % (n=5)
2-10h
85 % (n=171)
10-25h
98 % (n=285)
>25h
89 % (n=28)
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")
12,3 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 59,3 % of players.
The core gameplay loop is highly engaging, securing 144 positive mentions out of 166.
The narrative depth pulls players in, with 35 positive mentions out of 43 regarding the story.
Content volume is consistently praised, garnering 23 positive mentions out of 24.
Visual and audio presentation hits the mark, with 14 positive mentions out of 18 for graphics and 10 positive mentions out of 12 for sound.
Weaknesses
Technical optimization remains a hurdle, with 4 negative mentions out of 5 regarding overall performance.
The user interface frustrates some users, counting 6 negative mentions out of 16.
Minor bugs impact the experience for some, accounting for 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Who is it for?
This title is a perfect fit for casual adventurers who enjoy unraveling mysteries at a relaxed pace. It is tailor-made for those who favor long, immersive sessions over quick, high-intensity bursts.
Verdict
Strange Antiquities is a masterclass in atmospheric simulation that keeps its audience hooked through compelling mechanics and a rich setting. Despite minor gripes with the interface and technical stability, the overwhelming majority of players find it to be a deeply satisfying experience.
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