Action · April 5, 2013
Sang-Froid – Tales of Werewolves (2013)
Combining action and strategy in a unique way, Sang-Froid: Tales of Werewolves transports you into an epic folktale co-written with best-selling Canadian author Bryan Perro (Amos Daragon, Wariwulf), in which two feuding brothers will have to put aside their differences to save their sister, who is pursued by the Devil himself! This time however, sheer brute strength won't be enough to save the day as your enemies are way stronger than you are. Only your wits and the ability to combine ingenious traps to setup deadly ambushes will give you a chance to see the sun rise again on your frozen piece of forest... Key Features Plan your strategy! – Take advantage of the calm during the day to fill your forest with all kinds of traps that are as inventive as they are deadly. Hunt your enemies! – When night falls, use the wind and lure the diabolic beasts into your traps using bait... But watch out! You have to be on constant guard to make sure you don't become the prey of the beasts you are tracking! Fight heroically! – If some of the beasts get past your traps, that's when it gets bloody! First you can shoot them with your trusty musket and then eliminate the ones that survive by slaughtering them with your axe! Action and carnage guaranteed! Use fear to your advantage! – All the mechanics of the game revolve around the innovative concept of Fear Factor, which makes your ability to intimidate your enemy your best weapon. For example, use fire to frighten the wolves and scatter their packs. Customize your character! – Choose one of the two O'Carroll brothers and develop your character using a skill system based on role-playing games (RPGs), making your hero as unique as he is powerful! Discover a rich universe! – Immerse yourself in 19th century Canada where legends meet History in a world filled with lore and wonders. Buy historical weapons and items, fight mythical beasts and uncover the truth about werewolves...
Action releases from 2013
104 Action titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 46% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 47% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 84% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 155
- Werewolves · 123
- Tower Defense · 122
- Action · 116
- Indie · 109
- RPG · 86
- Adventure · 67
- Great Soundtrack · 47
- Singleplayer · 27
- Atmospheric · 25
- Third Person · 20
- Free to Play · 15
Reception Metrics
Steam community
88%Very Positive · 1.9k reviews
1.7k positive · 231 negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.7/10
Curator recommendations
1.3k
Press Quotes
'Sang-froid: Tales of Werewolves is one of my favorite recent indicators that strategy gaming is alive [...] Games this good don't come around often enough' 5 Stars out of 5 – Quarter to Three '...an exhilaration I can't remember feeling in that many other games.' 9/10 - Eurogamer 'A beautiful and creative indie gem.' 9/10 - PC PowerPlay
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
1h
Typical completion time
Achievements
33
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Apr 5, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Artifice Studio |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (2)
- English volume_up
- French volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- French
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- Single-player











