Journey's breathtaking graphics and emotive soundtrack have captivated players, with 98 positive mentions out of 98 for graphics and 52 positive mentions out of 53 for audio. The game's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with 94% of reviews being positive. Players have praised the game's ability to evoke strong emotions, with 17 mentions of 'émotion' and 16 mentions of 'expérience'.
What it's about: Explorez l’ancien et mystérieux monde de Journey en volant par-dessus les ruines et en glissant sur les terres de sable pour découvrir ses secrets.
In-game
« I first played this masterpiece back in 2014 on the PS3, and it still holds up. A truly magical game and experience. »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1« a deeply human experience. it's simplicity breeds a sort of connection unmatched by anything else. you don't need to be anyone or anything to feel it, it's unconditional. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Such a beautiful game. Im happy they ported this to PC. People who love this game, try Sky children of light. (Which is free) »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« One of the best experiences I've ever had in my life. AT3R, it was nice playing with you, bro. I hope you’ll have an amazing life. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111« Il faut grimper. Pourquoi ? Parce qu'il faut grimper. C'est beau de grimper. Contrer le vent. C'est beau. On y rencontre des compagnons. Ils sont si éphémères. C'est beau. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Une expérience exquise, l'ayant fais lors d'un de mes derniers streams, j'ai pu voir un gameplay chill , riche en visuel et en intrigue sans forcément avoir une narration qui suit. Journey n'est pas un simple jeu. C'est de l'art. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« très / trop court. à acheter en giga promo sinon une vidéo youtube du jeu fait +/- l’affaire je suppose ? j’aurais aimé un mélange de ça et sky ça pourrait claquer »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Le jeu est beau mais c'est tout. On me l'avait bien vendu, je suis un peu déçu. Il reste bien mais pas à 13€ »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« The game is undoubtedly a work of art, but the PC port is a work of trash, especially the audio, it's compressed and tinny, walking through sand sounds like walking through dried bushes. Its a crime to ruin this game's soundtrack like this. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« from one side its too short, from the other im not sure if I would like to just hold the stick forward for longer.... »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Painful walking simulator. I thought I will be able to fly around but no. Fly for 2-3 seconds and walk extremely slow while moving the camera around. Watch a cut scene. Repeat »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« What a nice journey it was, what a nice journey it is........ »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
In players' words
« I first played this masterpiece back in 2014 on the PS3, and it still holds up. A truly magical game and experience. »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1« très / trop court. à acheter en giga promo sinon une vidéo youtube du jeu fait +/- l’affaire je suppose ? j’aurais aimé un mélange de ça et sky ça pourrait claquer »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« a deeply human experience. it's simplicity breeds a sort of connection unmatched by anything else. you don't need to be anyone or anything to feel it, it's unconditional. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« Le jeu est beau mais c'est tout. On me l'avait bien vendu, je suis un peu déçu. Il reste bien mais pas à 13€ »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Such a beautiful game. Im happy they ported this to PC. People who love this game, try Sky children of light. (Which is free) »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« The game is undoubtedly a work of art, but the PC port is a work of trash, especially the audio, it's compressed and tinny, walking through sand sounds like walking through dried bushes. Its a crime to ruin this game's soundtrack like this. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« One of the best experiences I've ever had in my life. AT3R, it was nice playing with you, bro. I hope you’ll have an amazing life. »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111« from one side its too short, from the other im not sure if I would like to just hold the stick forward for longer.... »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Il faut grimper. Pourquoi ? Parce qu'il faut grimper. C'est beau de grimper. Contrer le vent. C'est beau. On y rencontre des compagnons. Ils sont si éphémères. C'est beau. »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Painful walking simulator. I thought I will be able to fly around but no. Fly for 2-3 seconds and walk extremely slow while moving the camera around. Watch a cut scene. Repeat »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Une expérience exquise, l'ayant fais lors d'un de mes derniers streams, j'ai pu voir un gameplay chill , riche en visuel et en intrigue sans forcément avoir une narration qui suit. Journey n'est pas un simple jeu. C'est de l'art. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played« What a nice journey it was, what a nice journey it is........ »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=98
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=84
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=75
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=53
Multiplayer
91 % pos · n=53
Content / longevity
55 % pos · n=22
Value for money
61 % pos · n=18
Performance
67 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Graphics / art
98
98
0
0
Gameplay
84
71
2
11
Story / writing
75
66
2
7
Audio / music
53
52
0
1
Multiplayer
53
48
1
4
Content / longevity
22
12
2
8
Value for money
18
11
0
7
Performance
6
4
0
2
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Interface / UX
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 64 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
87 % (n=148)
2-10h
96 % (n=301)
10-25h
100 % (n=33)
>25h
100 % (n=5)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 11, 2020 · All-time low: €2.09 (Apr 10, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
5,1 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,3 % of players.
The game's graphics are widely praised: 98 positive mentions out of 98
The audio design is highly acclaimed: 52 positive mentions out of 53
The game's ability to evoke emotions is a major strength: 17 mentions of 'émotion' and 16 mentions of 'expérience'
Weaknesses
Some players have reported bugs: 3 negative mentions out of 3
The game's content has received some criticism: 8 negative mentions out of 22
Who is it for?
This game is ideal for players seeking a unique, emotive, and visually stunning experience, with a strong focus on atmosphere and storytelling.
Is Journey worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 38,056 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The game's graphics are widely praised. Current price: 13,99€.
Verdict
Journey is a masterpiece of game design, with its stunning graphics, emotive soundtrack, and ability to evoke strong emotions. While some players may encounter bugs or find the content lacking, the game's numerous strengths make it a must-play experience for fans of adventure and independent games.
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