Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or above (64-bit Operating System Required) Processeur : Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1GHz) or AMD Phenom X4 945 (3.0GHz) Mémoire vive : 3 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon R7 250 or NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 14 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-6100 (3.7GHz) or AMD Athlon X4 845 (3.5GHz) Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 460 or NVIDIA Geforce 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 14 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Please note that 32-bit operating systems will not be supported.
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has captivated players with its emotional storytelling, as evidenced by 134 positive mentions out of 152 for the story aspect. The game's ability to evoke strong emotions is further reinforced by the frequent use of keywords like 'emotion' and 'histoire', with 28 and 22 mentions respectively. With a post-release positive review rate of 94%, the game has clearly resonated with players.
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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 | 152 | 134 | 7 | 11 |
| Gameplay | 48 | 31 | 5 | 12 |
| Audio / music | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 13, 2017 · All-time low: €3.39 (Nov 10, 2019)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 41,4 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The story is a major strength, with 134 positive mentions out of 152
- The audio design is widely praised, with 25 positive mentions out of 25
- The gameplay is enjoyable, with 31 positive mentions out of 48
Weaknesses
- Some players have experienced performance issues, with 2 negative mentions out of 2
- A few players have found the price to be too high, with 2 negative mentions out of 2
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative-driven games and those who enjoy emotional storytelling will likely appreciate Life is Strange: Before the Storm, given the strong positive sentiment around its story and audio design. Players who value immersion and character development will also find the game appealing.
Is Life is Strange: Before the Storm worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 37,809 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The story is a major strength. Current price: 16,99€.
Verdict
Life is Strange: Before the Storm has received widespread critical acclaim for its storytelling and audio design, with a post-release positive review rate of 94% and very few negative mentions. While some minor issues with performance and pricing have been noted, they do not detract from the overall experience. The game is a must-play for fans of the series and narrative-driven games in general.
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