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Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows OS Processeur : Intel Core i3 or analogue Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce 1050 or analogue Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows OS Processeur : Intel Core i7 or analogue Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce 1070 Ti or analogue Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Static Dread: The Lighthouse

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Released August 6, 2025
sample: 423 reviews posted after launch (118 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 91 % · 1,415 reviews (« Very Positive »)
11,16€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The story, drenched in Lovecraftian dread, is the engine that keeps players glued to the lighthouse. 91 % of all reviews are positive, with 89 % of post‑release feedback praising the game. The game’s atmospheric narrative and solid gameplay mechanics shine, but a handful of technical and UI issues can break immersion for some.

In-game

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« si vous aimez paper please, cthulhu et l'esthétique 32 bits alors ce jeu est fait pour vous. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« carrément je pouvais sentir l'odeur de poisson à travers l'écran »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« L'ambiance est cool et on a envie d'en savoir plus, et le fait de débloquer les différentes fins donne envie de rejouer »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Très bon premier jeu des développeurs dans l'univers de Lovecraft ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Ambiance vraiment cool, des choix très compliqués à faire, le jeu est très immersif et fait nous remettre en doute à chaque action, vrai pépite »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« This game is wonderful, the atmosphere is really good! I really love it! »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« At the start, the atmosphere and art kept me going but then it gets extremely repetitive and boring :( I sadly just mentally checked out by the last chapter »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Something kills me for some reason and I am supposed to guess why?! Other thing: bugs »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Hated the sanity mechanic: too oppressive. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« one of my dream is to become lightkeeper so i was very hyped about this game but poor optimization for macos :( »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« concept is cool but it is just so damn tedious omg »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Jeu super cool , tres bonne ambiance »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« si vous aimez paper please, cthulhu et l'esthétique 32 bits alors ce jeu est fait pour vous. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« At the start, the atmosphere and art kept me going but then it gets extremely repetitive and boring :( I sadly just mentally checked out by the last chapter »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« carrément je pouvais sentir l'odeur de poisson à travers l'écran »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Something kills me for some reason and I am supposed to guess why?! Other thing: bugs »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« L'ambiance est cool et on a envie d'en savoir plus, et le fait de débloquer les différentes fins donne envie de rejouer »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Hated the sanity mechanic: too oppressive. »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Très bon premier jeu des développeurs dans l'univers de Lovecraft ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« one of my dream is to become lightkeeper so i was very hyped about this game but poor optimization for macos :( »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Ambiance vraiment cool, des choix très compliqués à faire, le jeu est très immersif et fait nous remettre en doute à chaque action, vrai pépite »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« concept is cool but it is just so damn tedious omg »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This game is wonderful, the atmosphere is really good! I really love it! »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Jeu super cool , tres bonne ambiance »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=77
Gameplay
54 % pos · n=72
Graphics / art
86 % pos · n=21
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing776764
Gameplay72392013
Graphics / art211803
Audio / music12804
Stability / bugs100010
Content / longevity7520
Interface / UX5005
Performance1001
Value for money1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.1 h.

<2h
56 % (n=16)
2-10h
89 % (n=213)
10-25h
93 % (n=175)
>25h
74 % (n=19)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 94% positive94AugNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 89% positive89JanFeb 2026 : 90% positive90FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 82% positive82AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 90% positive90Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,9 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story: 67 positive mentions out of 77
  • Gameplay: 39 positive mentions out of 72
  • Graphics: 18 positive mentions out of 21
  • Audio: 8 positive mentions out of 12
  • Content: 5 positive mentions out of 7

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 10 negative mentions out of 10
  • UI: 5 negative mentions out of 5
  • Performance: 1 negative mention out of 1

Who is it for?

Fans of indie horror titles that prioritize narrative depth and atmospheric tension will appreciate the lighthouse’s eerie setting. Those who enjoy a concise, story‑driven adventure with occasional platforming and puzzle challenges will kuch best.

Verdict

Static Dread: The Lighthouse delivers a compelling Lovecraftian experience backed by solid gameplay and visuals, earning a strong positive reception. However, the patch‑work of bugs and clunky UI means the game is best approached with an eye for technical hiccups. For players who value narrative immersion over polish, it remains a standout indie horror adventure.

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