Action · October 17, 2022
A Plague Tale: Requiem (2022)
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces. After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo’s curse. But, when Hugo’s powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo. Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers. ● Sequel to the award-winning adventure A Plague Tale: Innocence ● A spectacular grounded tale twisted by supernatural forces ● Use a variety of tools, sneak, fight, or unleash hell and rats ● Stunning visuals combine with an enthralling score
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 20.6k Steam reviews | Top 24% in Action |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 | Genre average 77 — top 31% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 136 players | Top 30% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 14 h average | Top 36% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Adventure · 512
- Action · 484
- Action-Adventure · 470
- Exploration · 455
- Cinematic · 448
- Interactive Fiction · 426
- Third Person · 425
- Atmospheric · 420
- Female Protagonist · 415
- Realistic · 408
- 3D · 407
- Dark · 389
- Alternate History · 384
- Emotional · 376
- Drama · 367
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- Traditional Chinese
- Spanish - Latin America
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Czech
Full audio (6)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Simplified Chinese
- Ukrainian
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Accessibility
- Adjustable Text Size
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
- Subtitle Options
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Other
- Single-player
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 20.6k reviews
18.8k positive · 1.9k negative
Metacritic
82/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
17.5k
Peak concurrent players
136
Press Quotes
“Incredible acting, storytelling, and characters [...] A near perfectly orchestrated adventure” 9,5/10 – Gaming Trend “Stands shoulder to shoulder with some of the best sequels in gaming history” 10/10 – Twinfinite “One of the finest adventures around” Eurogamer
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
14h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
13h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
35
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 17, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Asobo Studio |
| Publisher | Focus Entertainment |
| Base price | $17.49 -65% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support |
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Content Notes
A Plague Tale: Requiem will contain intense violence, blood and gore content.
Editions & Packages
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