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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 10 Processeur : 3+ GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 10/OpenGL 4.1 capable GPU DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 11 Processeur : 3+ GHz Processor Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL ES 2.0 hardware driver support required for WebGL acceleration. (AMD Catalyst 10.9, nVidia 358.50) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

BLACK SOULS

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Released August 15, 2025
sample: 434 reviews posted after launch (78 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 95 % · 7,010 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
13,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are logging massive hours: 127 reviewers have logged more than 25 hours, and they keep coming back. Overall Steam sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with 95 % of the 7,010 reviews rating it positively, and the post‑release sample (434 reviews) mirrors that at 95 %.

In-game

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« GIGA GIGA BON JEU parcontre il n'est pas fait pour tout le monde ET AUSSI faite attention le jeu sur steam marche pas bien il faut un patch pour que vous debloquier genre tout le jeu »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« J'ai aimé, juste le dev devrai se faire soigner. je recommande :D »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Where is the second one you fat f*ck ? »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Un poulet comme le monde en a rarement vu »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« bien joué, la frappe, surement l'un des meilleurs JRPG que j'ai fait de ma vie et l'un des meilleurs lores »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« one of the best game i have ever played, will make you cry for sure »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« rapeslop man ♥♥♥♥ on tt will try to say its the best ♥♥♥♥ ever whoooo wooo such a mature and dark game uuuu so edgy uuuuuu »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« i lost a bet with my friends and now have to play this diddy souls game »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The game is all over all good BUT ITS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ TRAUMATIZING AND ITS DEPRESSING I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ HATE THIS! THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL SAD AND EMPTY 24/7 »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« the thing is im still at the beginning cause i dont unlock any achievements or i cant continue the story i try to go somewhere where you can but it wont dont nothing »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Encountered a bug where makes item pickup impossible, game ruined »
👎 anonymous review · 197 h played
« I wish I could wipe my memories and play it again. This second playtrouugh don't feel like the first one »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played

In players' words

« GIGA GIGA BON JEU parcontre il n'est pas fait pour tout le monde ET AUSSI faite attention le jeu sur steam marche pas bien il faut un patch pour que vous debloquier genre tout le jeu »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« rapeslop man ♥♥♥♥ on tt will try to say its the best ♥♥♥♥ ever whoooo wooo such a mature and dark game uuuu so edgy uuuuuu »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« J'ai aimé, juste le dev devrai se faire soigner. je recommande :D »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« i lost a bet with my friends and now have to play this diddy souls game »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Where is the second one you fat f*ck ? »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« The game is all over all good BUT ITS ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ TRAUMATIZING AND ITS DEPRESSING I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ HATE THIS! THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME FEEL SAD AND EMPTY 24/7 »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un poulet comme le monde en a rarement vu »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« the thing is im still at the beginning cause i dont unlock any achievements or i cant continue the story i try to go somewhere where you can but it wont dont nothing »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« bien joué, la frappe, surement l'un des meilleurs JRPG que j'ai fait de ma vie et l'un des meilleurs lores »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Encountered a bug where makes item pickup impossible, game ruined »
👎 anonymous review · 197 h played
« one of the best game i have ever played, will make you cry for sure »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« I wish I could wipe my memories and play it again. This second playtrouugh don't feel like the first one »
👍 anonymous review · 13 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=39
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=32
Content / longevity
47 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing393423
Gameplay322903
Content / longevity15735
Stability / bugs6006
Graphics / art3300
Performance2002
Audio / music2200
Value for money1100
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.5 h.

<2h
56 % (n=9)
2-10h
82 % (n=49)
10-25h
97 % (n=249)
>25h
98 % (n=127)

💶 Price history

€10.35€11.38€12.41€13.44€14.472026€11.03

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 16, 2025 · All-time low: €11.03 (Apr 30, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 65 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Story dominates the praise: 34 positive mentions out of 39 total.
  • Gameplay is largely celebrated: 29 positive mentions out of 32 total.
  • Graphics receive unanimous approval: 3 positive mentions out of 3.
  • Audio scores a perfect record: 2 positive mentions out of 2.
  • Long playtime correlates with high approval: 127 reviews over 25 h, 98 % positive.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a pain point: 2 negative mentions out of 2 total.
  • Bugs erode the experience: 6 negative mentions out of 6 total.
  • User‑interface receives criticism: 1 negative mention out of 1 total.
  • Content offers mixed feelings: only 7 positive mentions out of 15 total.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who crave a narrative‑driven indie RPG with deep story and atmospheric audio, and who don’t mind occasional performance hiccups. Those who appreciate long, replayable sessions will especially feel at home.

Is BLACK SOULS worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 7,010 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Story dominates the praise. Current price: 13,79€.

Verdict

The game's storytelling and core mechanics shine brightly, eclipsing its technical flaws. While performance and bugs linger, the overwhelmingly positive community response and extensive playtime suggest a rewarding adventure for the right audience.

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