Buy it if you like
- Story: 171 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 86 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 73 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Gameplay: 77 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 8k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
27% of themes are praise64% are divided9% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
171 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
For some, the lack of traditional gameplay makes it feel passive or even boring; for others, it’s precisely this absence of distraction that allows the narrative and atmosphere to take full control.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
86 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Originally a Source engine mod released in 2008 and later reimagined as a full title in 2012, this Landmark Edition refines the experience with improved visuals, updated audio, and a developer commentary that sheds light on its creation.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
73 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design is the soul of Dear Esther, and Jessica Curry’s score remains one of the most memorable in modern gaming.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story171 reviews
Graphics86 reviews
Audio73 reviews
Divided opinion
Combat86% still recommend
Interface86% still recommend
Difficulty100% still recommend
Linux compatibility75% still recommend
Performance100% still recommend
Characters67% still recommend
Bugs33% still recommend
Players complain
Gameplay77% 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
- Full controller support
Store features
- Commentary available
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play on TV
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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