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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 500 MHz Mémoire vive : 128 MB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX compatible card Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card Notes supplémentaires : Video: DirectX & Directdraw Supported

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : 1 GHz+ Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX compatible card Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

Sumatra: Fate of Yandi

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Released May 14, 2019
sample: 184 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 184 reviews (« Very Positive »)
7,79€ 3,11€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A pixel-art adventure that feels like stepping into a living museum of forgotten cultures. Nearly every player raves about the journey, with 96% leaving glowing reviews since launch.

What it's about: Lost and alone after a terrible landslide, Yandi must find his way home in this old-school point and click adventure set deep in the Sumatran jungle! Will he make it out alive?

In-game

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« This game is beautiful, great game play aswell as thought provoking. Masterpiece, cant rec enough. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 2 h played1
« Story is deeper than I thought. I love it, and last but not least. You can pet the dog in Sumatra: Fate of Yandi (❍ᴥ❍Ʋ) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 5 h played
« What an amazing old school point n click adventure game. I loved it. The story and characters were amazing. Sometimes it was monkey island hard, but we love a challenge. Definitely very highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 10 h played
« Another great Cloak and Dagger title. Nuff said. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 20 h played
« Great adventure game with an original storyline and a great art style. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 6 h played1
« [h1] Kampret! [/h1] An amiable little adventure about the eponymous Yandi, a logger who gets lost in the Sumatran jungle. Just enough action, intrigue and light puzzling to carry you through the fairly solid story and unique setting. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 6 h played
« I really love Cloak and Dagger games :) would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a short(ish) point and click with fun puzzles that make sense and a good story. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played

In players' words

« This game is beautiful, great game play aswell as thought provoking. Masterpiece, cant rec enough. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 2 h played1
« Great adventure game with an original storyline and a great art style. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 6 h played1
« Story is deeper than I thought. I love it, and last but not least. You can pet the dog in Sumatra: Fate of Yandi (❍ᴥ❍Ʋ) »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 5 h played
« [h1] Kampret! [/h1] An amiable little adventure about the eponymous Yandi, a logger who gets lost in the Sumatran jungle. Just enough action, intrigue and light puzzling to carry you through the fairly solid story and unique setting. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 6 h played
« What an amazing old school point n click adventure game. I loved it. The story and characters were amazing. Sometimes it was monkey island hard, but we love a challenge. Definitely very highly recommended! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 10 h played
« I really love Cloak and Dagger games :) would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a short(ish) point and click with fun puzzles that make sense and a good story. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played
« Another great Cloak and Dagger title. Nuff said. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 20 h played

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What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=103
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=102
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=59
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing1039346
Gameplay1029138
Graphics / art595801
Audio / music171511
Content / longevity6600
Interface / UX6105
Value for money5500
Stability / bugs4103

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.

<2h
50 % (n=2)
2-10h
97 % (n=164)
10-25h
94 % (n=16)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

16,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 26 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 54 % of players.

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Strengths

  • The story weaves an immersive tapestry: 93 positive mentions out of 103
  • Gameplay rewards patience with clever puzzles and exploration: 91 positive mentions out of 102
  • Stunning pixel art captures the game’s atmosphere perfectly: 58 positive mentions out of 59
  • Short but dense—perfect for a weekend escape: 97% of 2-10h players recommend it

Weaknesses

  • UI frustrates a small but vocal minority: 5 negative mentions out of 6
  • A handful of pesky bugs still slip through: 3 negative mentions out of 4

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative-driven point-and-click adventures with a retro aesthetic will lose themselves in Sumatra’s charm. Those craving open-ended sandbox or high-intensity action can skip this one.

Is Sumatra: Fate of Yandi worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 184 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The story weaves an immersive tapestry. Current price: 3,11€ (60% off).

Verdict

Sumatra: Fate of Yandi is a polished gem in the indie scene, where world-building and storytelling outshine its few technical hiccups. For under 10 hours of playtime, it delivers an experience hard to match in value or creativity.

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