Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft® Windows® XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 Processeur : Pentium® 4 1.5 GHz / Athlon® XP Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX® 9.0c compatible DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 877 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX® 9.0c compatible
Everlasting Summer
Its free soundtrack follows players everywhere, lingering long after the session ends. 94% of Steam reviews since launch have been positive, with the vast majority praising the narrative’s emotional weight and branching choices.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 71 | 59 | 5 | 7 |
| Gameplay | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 18 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Value for money | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- The soundtrack is the standout feature, with 17 positive mentions out of 18.
- The story’s branching paths and emotional depth dominate praises, with 59 positive mentions out of 71.
- Graphics earn near-universal acclaim, with 11 positive mentions out of 12.
- Free access makes it accessible: 7 positive mentions out of 7 specifically about the price.
- Players who dive deep (>25 hours) overwhelmingly love it, with 95% positive feedback in that time bracket.
Weaknesses
- Gameplay mechanics draw criticism and mixed reactions, with only 6 positive mentions out of 19.
- Bugs persist for some, with 4 negative mentions out of 4.
- The user interface frustrates a minority, with 2 negative mentions out of 4.
- Performance issues crop up rarely but are noteworthy, with 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Who is it for?
Ideal for fans of narrative-driven visual novels who crave emotional storytelling and atmospheric audio. Those expecting polished mechanics or sandbox freedom might feel shortchanged.
Is Everlasting Summer worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 77,864 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: The soundtrack is the standout feature. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Everlasting Summer’s free price tag hides a treasure trove of heartfelt storytelling and a soundtrack that refuses to leave. Technical grumbles exist but can’t dim the shine of its core strengths. A rare free-to-play that overdelivers on emotion.
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