Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon Vega 8 Espace disque : 650 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : these specs are based on what is confirmed to run well and doesn't necessarily mean it's the minimum
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1650 Espace disque : 650 MB d'espace disque disponible
Pyromaniac
The soundtrack receives flawless approval—every one of the 10 mentions is positive. Overall, Pyromaniac holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 87% of the 688 reviews praising it, and players who log 10‑25 hours are almost unanimously thrilled.
In-game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 39 | 23 | 6 | 10 |
| Story / writing | 20 | 14 | 3 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.
🪤 54 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 30, 2026 · All-time low: €2.49 (Mar 19, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Audio receives flawless approval: 10 positive mentions out of 10 total.
- Story engages players: 14 positive mentions out of 20 total.
- Gameplay is largely praised: 23 positive mentions out of 39 total.
- Price is seen as fair: 5 positive mentions out of 5 total.
Weaknesses
- Performance struggles: only 1 positive mention out of 5, with 4 negative mentions.
- Graphics receive mixed feedback: 1 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 3 total.
- User interface is problematic: 0 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 2 total.
- A single bug report turned negative: 0 positive and 1 negative mention.
Who is it for?
Fans of indie action‑adventure titles who prioritize strong audio design and narrative will find Pyromaniac rewarding, provided they can tolerate occasional performance hiccups and UI rough edges.
Is Pyromaniac worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 87% of 688 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Audio receives flawless approval. Current price: 4,99€.
Verdict
Pyromaniac delivers a compelling experience highlighted by its audio and story, earning a Very Positive consensus on Steam. While the core gameplay and pricing are well received, technical shortcomings keep the overall rating from higher echelons. Players who can overlook the glitches will likely enjoy the game’s indie charm.
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