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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista and newer Processeur : Pentium III 800 MHz Mémoire vive : 128 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 800x600 DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Processeur : Pentium III 1.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 800x600 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 17, 2018
sample: 415 reviews posted after launch (81 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 1,855 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
12,49€ 8,11€ -35%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Ninety-seven percent of players still call it ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ years after launch. Almost half the feedback sample swells past ten hours of playtime, proving the game’s pull refuses to let go.

In-game

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« One of the best stories I've ever read. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Une conclusion magnifique a The House in Fata Morgana et un + au jeu de base ce qui le rend parfait »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« la perfection de la tragédie et de l'autodestruction »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Un bon préquel, qui approfondi l'histoire de Morgana et qui apporte un bon complément au jeu principal. (a faire après le jeu principal cependant pour ne pas être perdu ou spoilé) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« You know, I don't think it's written poorly by any means, but I find Maria really annoying as a character and the whole story in general lacks context. It feels more like a companion piece, not a prequel that stands on its own. Gonna pass. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« peut être je suis maso mais ça m'a fait terriblement souffrir et c'était super »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« le préquel de l'oeuvre éponyme, une suite qui suit les pas de son ainé, une histoire qui mérite vraiment d'être lue »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« je suis obligé de recommander ce chef-d'oeuvre »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played

In players' words

« One of the best stories I've ever read. »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« You know, I don't think it's written poorly by any means, but I find Maria really annoying as a character and the whole story in general lacks context. It feels more like a companion piece, not a prequel that stands on its own. Gonna pass. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Une conclusion magnifique a The House in Fata Morgana et un + au jeu de base ce qui le rend parfait »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« peut être je suis maso mais ça m'a fait terriblement souffrir et c'était super »
👍 anonymous review · 13 h played
« la perfection de la tragédie et de l'autodestruction »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« le préquel de l'oeuvre éponyme, une suite qui suit les pas de son ainé, une histoire qui mérite vraiment d'être lue »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played
« Un bon préquel, qui approfondi l'histoire de Morgana et qui apporte un bon complément au jeu principal. (a faire après le jeu principal cependant pour ne pas être perdu ou spoilé) »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« je suis obligé de recommander ce chef-d'oeuvre »
👍 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
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=75
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Gameplay
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing756825
Audio / music8701
Graphics / art5500
Content / longevity5500
Gameplay4202
Interface / UX2011

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.4 h.

<2h
88 % (n=8)
2-10h
93 % (n=128)
10-25h
98 % (n=227)
>25h
98 % (n=52)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 97% positive97AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 97% positive97OctNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

37,9 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 45,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative becomes an inescapable force: 68 positive mentions out of 75 reviews that mention the story.
  • Audio design wraps every scene in sorrow and beauty: 7 positive mentions out of 8 dedicated comments.
  • Visual art is untouched by critique in every mention it receives: 5 positive, zero negative.
  • Even marathon sessions beyond 25 hours still carry a 98% positive echo.

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay itself surfaces only four times with no clear pattern to praise or blame.
  • The user interface crinkles under the barest criticism: 1 negative and 1 mixed mention from a total of 2.

Who is it for?

Anyone drawn to stories that linger like a candle in the dark will feel at home here. Those who want art to strike their soul before they clock out will find their match.

Is The House in Fata Morgana: A Requiem for Innocence worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 1,855 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative becomes an inescapable force. Current price: 8,11€ (35% off).

Verdict

The House in Fata Morgana doesn’t just haunt players—it settles inside them. Its rare, half-hearted complaints vanish against the tidal wave of impeccable mood, music, and storytelling.

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