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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II x2 550 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 260 or Radeon HD 4850 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II x4 945 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 650 or Radeon HD 5770 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Blasphemous

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Released September 10, 2019
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 65,699 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game’s unforgiving combat and intricate gothic world make each step a deliberate act of defiance. Since launch, 88% of the 491 sampled reviews rate it favorably, and an overall 90% positive share of 65,699 reviews confirms its standing as a cult classic. A substantial 231 reviewers clocked over 25 hours, noting that 95% of them found the experience worth every minute.

What it's about: Blasphemous est un jeu de plateforme-action punitif, avec des combats en hack’n slash impitoyables, au cœur du monde cauchemardesque de Cvstodia. Explorez, améliorez vos capacités et utilisez des exécutions barbares contre des hordes d'ennemis pour réussir à échapper à la damnation éternelle.

In-game

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« Art style is gorgeous, gameplay is fantastic, brutally difficult but still fair. Story is a little difficult to understand but very interesting. A standout in the metroidvania genre, up there with Hollow Knight and Ori in my opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played1
« Je vois beaucoup de joueurs surestimer Hollow Knight dans le genre plateforme, alors qu'il existe des jeux comme Blasphemous qui, à mon goût, ne sont pas assez mis sous les projecteurs. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« univers insane, gameplay agréable et addictif... un excellent jeu, hâte d'effectuer le platine prochainement »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Une pépite du Jeux Vidéo . Graphisme incroyable,imbiance juste magnifique. C'est mon jeux vidéo pref »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Ché le darkchoulss dé Métroïd [émoji nerd qui se bave et se fait caca dessus] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« blasphemy is such a great activity Miriam worst questline ever »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Gameplay frustrant, lourd, combats vraiment peut interactifs. Dommage car l'ambiance, les visuels et le scénario sont vraiment intéressant mais j'ai l'impression de retrouver tous les défauts de gameplay d'un vieux jeu. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Very good game but plagued with bad platforming, bad controls. Would be a incredible game with competent developpers! »
👎 anonymous review · 75 h played
« Top notch art, combat and boss design. Horrendous platforming and questionable game design. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Probably one of the most inconsistent and unfun platformers i've ever played. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Mundane stunlock mobs that'll doggystyle you into instadeath spikes with some of the clunkiest controls I've ever touched. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Ce jeu est une pépite. J'ai jamais vu une DA pareille »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

In players' words

« Art style is gorgeous, gameplay is fantastic, brutally difficult but still fair. Story is a little difficult to understand but very interesting. A standout in the metroidvania genre, up there with Hollow Knight and Ori in my opinion. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played1
« Gameplay frustrant, lourd, combats vraiment peut interactifs. Dommage car l'ambiance, les visuels et le scénario sont vraiment intéressant mais j'ai l'impression de retrouver tous les défauts de gameplay d'un vieux jeu. »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Je vois beaucoup de joueurs surestimer Hollow Knight dans le genre plateforme, alors qu'il existe des jeux comme Blasphemous qui, à mon goût, ne sont pas assez mis sous les projecteurs. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Very good game but plagued with bad platforming, bad controls. Would be a incredible game with competent developpers! »
👎 anonymous review · 75 h played
« univers insane, gameplay agréable et addictif... un excellent jeu, hâte d'effectuer le platine prochainement »
👍 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Top notch art, combat and boss design. Horrendous platforming and questionable game design. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Une pépite du Jeux Vidéo . Graphisme incroyable,imbiance juste magnifique. C'est mon jeux vidéo pref »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Probably one of the most inconsistent and unfun platformers i've ever played. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Ché le darkchoulss dé Métroïd [émoji nerd qui se bave et se fait caca dessus] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Mundane stunlock mobs that'll doggystyle you into instadeath spikes with some of the clunkiest controls I've ever touched. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« blasphemy is such a great activity Miriam worst questline ever »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« Ce jeu est une pépite. J'ai jamais vu une DA pareille »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
63 % pos · n=99
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=45
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=40
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay99621621
Graphics / art454500
Story / writing403703
Audio / music242400
Content / longevity101000
Value for money6600
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX2002
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.

<2h
53 % (n=19)
2-10h
76 % (n=82)
10-25h
89 % (n=159)
>25h
95 % (n=231)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 78% positive78MarApr 2026 : 83% positive83AprMay 2026 : 83% positive83MayJun 2026 : 79% positive79JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€7.09€14.18€21.27€28.362020202120222023202420252026€2.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 10, 2019 · All-time low: €2.49 (Jun 20, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE AioPlayer1 5 viewers · ES — PLATINO DE BLASFEMUSS Y SONSITOLIVE jdxc 5 viewers · EN — Blasphemous Blind Play ThroughLIVE Alexius_AR 3 viewers · ES — Que ondaLIVE tommythehack 3 viewers · EN — Witness Me

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h15

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Strengths

  • The hand‑drawn art style and meticulous world‑building dominate praise: 45 positive mentions out of 45.
  • Exploration and lore are highlighted by fans, with 14 mentions of 'lore' and 7 of 'exploration', all positive.
  • The Souls‑like combat resonates strongly: 62 positive mentions לעבן 99 gameplay discussions.

Weaknesses

  • A tiny cluster of players wrestle with the UI, recording 2 negative mentions out of 2.
  • A few reviews flag minor boss‑ backed glitches, totaling 3 negative mentions.

Who is it for?

Adrenaline junkies who relish punishing Metroidvanias and rich gothic atmospheres will find Blasphemous a demanding yet rewarding challenge. Those who thrive on exploration and deep lore will also feel at home within its twisted corridors.

Is Blasphemous worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 65,699 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: The hand‑drawn art style and meticulous world‑building dominate praise. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Blasphemous masterfully blends brutal combat, haunting visuals, and intricate exploration into a compelling experience. The minor frustrations with controls and occasional bugs are eclipsed by its gothic allure—just make sure your resolve is iron‑clad.

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Blasphemous: 88/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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