Erma: The Game

Buy94%

Very Positive · 237 player reviews · Low confidence

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

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows

Outcast Studio Games · Point & Click · Jan 30, 2026

Player review score
94%
Very Positive
Price
$4.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Erma: The Game?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Interface: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 237 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 194 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise13% are divided37% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
25 of 194 sampled reviews raised it
The structure avoids overly obscure puzzle chains, favoring intuitive problem-solving that keeps the narrative flowing smoothly.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 194 sampled reviews raised it
This setup provides a natural framework for exploration and interaction, encouraging players to traverse different areas, engage in conversations, and solve inventory-based puzzles to reclaim each fragment.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 194 sampled reviews raised it
Locations such as Erma’s home, the local park, school grounds, and other neighborhood settings are rendered in a charming 2D art style that mirrors the comic’s aesthetic.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
8 of 194 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack and ambient audio complement the tone, maintaining a light, slightly mysterious atmosphere without overwhelming the player.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Story25 reviews
Gameplay16 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs
90% still recommend
Interface
89% still recommend
Crashes
83% 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

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Full price
$4.99

We haven't seen it on sale yet.

2 points recordedtoday · $4.99

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