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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows10 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6GB/AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : N/A Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : Supports HDD, SSD recommended.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows10/11 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-9700/AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060/AMD Radeon RX 6600 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : N/A Prise en charge VR: No Notes supplémentaires : SSD required. All above tested with DLSS/FSR enabled.

Crimson Oath

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Released April 29, 2026
sample: 404 reviews posted after launch (41 AI-classified)
84/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 83 % · 748 reviews (« Very Positive »)
15,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking deep into Crimson Oath, with 245 of them logging 10 to 25 hours on the blade-forged journey. Overall reception sits at 84 percent positive out of 404 reviews since launch, cementing its spot as a very positive indie adventure.

In-game

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« Du tout bon, surtout au vu du prix. Ce qui fait le sel du jeu ce sont vraiment les boss. Certains sont plutôt exigeants mais rien d'infaisable. Ma note : 7 merguez frites sur 10 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« J'y est joué très peu mais déjà les premières minutes ont été un vrai plaisir . J'avais promis de soutenir et de l'acheter day one ce que j'ai fait et surtout a ce prix si bas . Bravo aux développeurs je suis admiratif de votre travail . »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« soul like difficile mais prenant »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Excellente sensation manette en main pour un premier projet, félicitations aux développeurs ! Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour la suite de votre aventure vidéoludique. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« very good game and performance, respect the dev really atmospheric. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Pretty bad. The parry timing is completely off. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Another Soulslike SCAM! Don't buy this trash, no matter the price! »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Not very good, unfortunately. Wish that it was. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Très bon indie souls like, prix très abordable »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« scratches the itch to those who play lies of p, sekiro, etc....better than you think it'll be. from a small studio scale its a 9/10 if they make a sequel i would buy it »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played

In players' words

« Du tout bon, surtout au vu du prix. Ce qui fait le sel du jeu ce sont vraiment les boss. Certains sont plutôt exigeants mais rien d'infaisable. Ma note : 7 merguez frites sur 10 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Pretty bad. The parry timing is completely off. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« J'y est joué très peu mais déjà les premières minutes ont été un vrai plaisir . J'avais promis de soutenir et de l'acheter day one ce que j'ai fait et surtout a ce prix si bas . Bravo aux développeurs je suis admiratif de votre travail . »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Another Soulslike SCAM! Don't buy this trash, no matter the price! »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« soul like difficile mais prenant »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Not very good, unfortunately. Wish that it was. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Excellente sensation manette en main pour un premier projet, félicitations aux développeurs ! Je vous souhaite le meilleur pour la suite de votre aventure vidéoludique. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Très bon indie souls like, prix très abordable »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« very good game and performance, respect the dev really atmospheric. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« scratches the itch to those who play lies of p, sekiro, etc....better than you think it'll be. from a small studio scale its a 9/10 if they make a sequel i would buy it »
👍 anonymous review · 14 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
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=35
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
46 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
14 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
17 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay353014
Value for money141400
Content / longevity13607
Story / writing7106
Graphics / art6105
Audio / music6105
Performance1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
64 % (n=28)
2-10h
80 % (n=104)
10-25h
88 % (n=245)
>25h
89 % (n=27)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-12 pts) — reception has worsened
May 2026 : 87% positive87MayJun 2026 : 75% positive75JunJul 2026 : 75% positive75Jul

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

💶 Price history

€8.53€10.49€12.46€14.42€16.39€9.43

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 30, 2026 · All-time low: €9.43 (Apr 30, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 81 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 38,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core combat system drives the praise with 30 positive mentions out of 35 total
  • Value proposition is widely appreciated, scoring 14 positive mentions out of 14 for the price
  • Time investment scales well, showing an 89 percent approval rate among players with over 25 hours logged

Weaknesses

  • Narrative elements struggle to resonate, pulling 6 negative mentions out of 7 total
  • Visual presentation faces criticism, gathering 5 negative mentions out of 6
  • Audio design fails to impress many, recording 5 negative mentions out of 6

Who is it for?

Action RPG enthusiasts who relish demanding soulslike combat and boss fights will find plenty to hack through here.

Is Crimson Oath worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 83% of 748 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: The core combat system drives the praise. Current price: 15,49€.

Verdict

Crimson Oath delivers where it counts most with sharp combat and fair pricing, overshadowing its rougher edges in story and audio. It stands tall as a challenging indie adventure that rewards those who stick around past the ten-hour mark.

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