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Dear Esther – reviews and rating

Dear Esther has a rating of 80% based on a single review by Game Informer. The game was released on February 26, 2012 for PC, iOS and macOS. Metacritic score is 75, players on RAWG rate the game 70%.

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What critics praise
„This brief glimpse into one man’s pained reflections is a journey worth taking for open-minded gamers.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 26, 2012
Platforms
PCiOSmacOS
Genres
CasualIndieAdventure
Developer
The Chinese Room
Publisher
The Chinese Room
Average playtime
2 h
Reviews count
1

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FAQ

What is the rating of Dear Esther?

Dear Esther has a rating of 80% based on a single review by Game Informer.

When was Dear Esther released?

Dear Esther was released on February 26, 2012.

What platforms is Dear Esther available on?

Dear Esther is available for PC, iOS and macOS.

How long does it take to beat Dear Esther?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Dear Esther.

Is Dear Esther worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Dear Esther is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Dear Esther?

Games similar to Dear Esther are for example Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and Still Wakes the Deep.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #147 of 591 games released in 2012 better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 80%
  • Foreign critics4 reviews 80%
  • MetacriticMetascore 75%
  • Players (RAWG)194 votes 70%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 16 %
  • Recommended 41 %
  • Meh 32 %
  • Skip 11 %

194 votes · RAWG

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