Crit

Thekku Island

Buy86%

Very Positive · 152 player reviews · Low confidence

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

Steam Deck Unsupported
  • Windows

Ales Devs Games · Exploration · Feb 27, 2026

Player review score
86%
Very Positive
Price
$7.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
6
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Thekku Island?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Gameplay: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Interface: 8 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Controls: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 152 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 138 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
38% of themes are praise138 helpful reviews62% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
29 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
While it may feel simple in gameplay at times, its atmosphere, cultural setting, and psychological tension make it a unique and memorable experience for fans of story-driven horror games.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
22 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
The use of lighting and sound design plays a crucial role in reinforcing this atmosphere, with subtle audio cues, distant noises, and shifting shadows creating a constant sense of tension.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
20 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
The game is well optimized and the sound design is good too.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story29 reviews
Graphics22 reviews
Audio20 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Gameplay
83% still recommend
Interface
63% still recommend
Controls
71% still recommend
Optimization
83% still recommend
Performance
25% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Steam Achievements
  • Stereo Sound
  • Surround Sound

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSPlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$7.99

The lowest we've tracked is $3.59.

5 points recordedtoday · $7.99

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