Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1366 x 768 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1920 x 1080 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible
Opus Magnum
Puzzles dominate the experience: 156 positive mentions out of 166. The title has gathered over 7,100 reviews with a 97% overall rating, and post‑release sentiment remains high at 96% positive among 492 sampled reviews.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 166 | 156 | 4 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 23 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| Graphics / art | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 24 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.1 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay is widely praised: 156 positive mentions out of 166
- Graphics and audio are universally liked: 13 positive mentions out of 13 for graphics and 6 out of 6 for audio
- The game delivers strong satisfaction and addictiveness: 13 mentions of satisfaction and 8 of addictif
Weaknesses
- Performance issues are rarely mentioned but when they appear, they're negative: 1 negative mention out of 2
- UI problems affect some players: 7 negative mentions out of 11
- Bugs, though infrequent, are consistently negative: 2 negative mentions out of 2
Who is it for?
Fans of intricate puzzle‑solving, especially those who enjoy Zachtronics‑style challenges, will find Opus Magnum highly engaging. Players who appreciate creative freedom and the satisfaction of building efficient machines will also thrive.
Is Opus Magnum worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 7,108 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is widely praised. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
Opus Magnum’s deep, rewarding puzzle design and polish in graphics and sound make it a standout indie simulation. Minor drawbacks in performance, UI, and occasional bugs are outweighed by its addictive, creative gameplay, securing its status as a must‑play for puzzle enthusiasts.
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