The game’s narrative hooks players, earning 8 positive mentions out of 10. Since launch, 91% of reviewers have praised its strong story, and the overall Steam rating sits at 95% positive. Players also enjoy the crisp graphics, immersive audio, and solid gameplay, with most reviewers spending less than 2 hours in the first session.
What it's about: Kuindzhi, 93 is an atmospheric first-person narrative vignette about an 18-year-old boy from Donbas. The story takes us to March 2022, when the world changed forever — into a space where the past, fears, and doubts find their voice.
In-game
« Понять, про какую российскую пропаганду говорят все европейские друзья, так и не вышло: игра рассказывает скорее про историю обычных людей и волонтеров, чем про войну в целом. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« Great game, amazing story telling. I would pay money for this. If you're big into story games play this. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2111« Récit interactif plus proche d’un film ou d’une expérience immersive que d’un jeu d’action classique, mais très réussi dans ce qu’il cherche à raconter et c'est déjà une bonne chose, n'oublions pas que c'est gratuit. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Технически безупречно, включая атмосферу и настроение. Надеюсь, вы продолжите в том же духе. Выражаю свое уважение вам и всем гуманитарным и военным волонтерам Новороссии. За победу! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« Short game but phenomenal experience, great voice acting, music, atmosphere, 100% recommend. Rest in peace to the volunteers »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« ain't got a chance to save cat... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« не ставьте это дерьмо. оно бесконечно компилирует шейдеры на каждом запуске, хрен знает что за вирусняк туда зашили »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Jeu très intéressant d'un point de vue immersif, avec un très bel hommage aux humanitaires qui ont donné leur vie pour les enfants et les civils du Donbass. Il s'agit d'un jeu narratif qui dure un peu plus d'une heure. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« The graphics are a solid 10/10 and the story is pretty cool. My only complaint is that it’s way too short and feels a bit unfinished, but it's definitely worth playing for free. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
In players' words
« Понять, про какую российскую пропаганду говорят все европейские друзья, так и не вышло: игра рассказывает скорее про историю обычных людей и волонтеров, чем про войну в целом. »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1« ain't got a chance to save cat... »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Great game, amazing story telling. I would pay money for this. If you're big into story games play this. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2111« не ставьте это дерьмо. оно бесконечно компилирует шейдеры на каждом запуске, хрен знает что за вирусняк туда зашили »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Récit interactif plus proche d’un film ou d’une expérience immersive que d’un jeu d’action classique, mais très réussi dans ce qu’il cherche à raconter et c'est déjà une bonne chose, n'oublions pas que c'est gratuit. »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Jeu très intéressant d'un point de vue immersif, avec un très bel hommage aux humanitaires qui ont donné leur vie pour les enfants et les civils du Donbass. Il s'agit d'un jeu narratif qui dure un peu plus d'une heure. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Технически безупречно, включая атмосферу и настроение. Надеюсь, вы продолжите в том же духе. Выражаю свое уважение вам и всем гуманитарным и военным волонтерам Новороссии. За победу! »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« The graphics are a solid 10/10 and the story is pretty cool. My only complaint is that it’s way too short and feels a bit unfinished, but it's definitely worth playing for free. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Short game but phenomenal experience, great voice acting, music, atmosphere, 100% recommend. Rest in peace to the volunteers »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Story / writing
10
8
1
1
Content / longevity
4
3
0
1
Gameplay
2
2
0
0
Graphics / art
2
2
0
0
Performance
1
0
0
1
Audio / music
1
1
0
0
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.
🪤 75 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
90 % (n=305)
2-10h
92 % (n=88)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)
>25h
100 % (n=4)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
7,4 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,7 % of players.
Adventure fans who value a captivating storyrice and atmospheric exploration will find Kuindzhi rewarding, especially those willing to overlook occasional performance hiccups.
Is 93, Kuindzhi worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 4,302 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Story. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Kuindzhi delivers a compelling, story‑driven adventure that shines in its visuals and audio, while minor technical issues keep it from being flawless. The overall sentiment remains overwhelmingly positive, with 95% of all reviews praising the game and 91% of those released after launch. It remains a solid pick for players seeking an immersive, free‑to‑play experience.
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