Adventure · September 5, 2023

Chants of Sennaar (2023)

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Winner of Best Indie Game at the 2024 New York Game Awards and nominated multiple times at other ceremonies including The Game Awards and the BAFTA, Chants of Sennaar is a critically-acclaimed puzzle and adventure game developed by Rundisc. Divided since the dawn of time, the Peoples of the Tower no longer speak to each other, isolated by fear or mistrust. It is said that one day, a Traveler will find the wisdom to break down the walls and restore the balance. Travel the endless steps of a prodigious labyrinth, uncover the truth and unveil the mysteries of this fascinating universe where ancient languages are both the lock and the key. Inspired by the myth of Babel, discover an enigmatic and vast tower. As the Traveler, delve into a world full of mysteries, where Peoples have grown distant, unable to communicate with each other anymore. Begin your adventure in a prodigious tower inhabited by five distinct Peoples, observe, listen, and strive to mend the bonds of distrust. With a smart gameplay system, explore and solve various puzzles to uncover the mysteries of five different interconnected languages. Always guided by your trusty notebook, note each symbol, keep track of your surroundings, engage in conversations with people and unravel the meaning of every glyph. Each step will pave your way to the top of the Tower as each word will restore the link between People. Dive into an enthralling and colorful world full of secrets. Tumble headlong into a beautiful world inspired by impactful European comics authors where every floor of the Tower possesses its own visual identity, supported by distinctive technological levels, architecture and culture. Embark on a poetic and enchanting journey driven by a soul-stirring, lyrical soundtrack, made by Thomas Brunet.

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Position in Adventure

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume22.5k Steam reviewsTop 10% in Adventure
Positive rating98% positiveGenre average: 87% — this title sits in top 8%
Metacritic86/100Genre average 77 — top 13% of Adventure titles
Concurrent peak149 playersTop 17% in Adventure by live player count
Engagement hours8 h averageTop 40% for session depth among Adventure

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Puzzle · 183
  • Adventure · 143
  • Singleplayer · 128
  • Indie · 109
  • Colorful · 102
  • Point & Click · 86
  • Word Game · 70
  • Atmospheric · 55
  • Stylized · 53
  • Detective · 53
  • Action-Adventure · 47
  • Mythology · 42
  • Puzzle-Platformer · 39
  • Great Soundtrack · 37
  • Stealth · 36

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Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Czech
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls

Other

  • Single-player
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Save Anytime
  • Touch Only Option
  • Family Sharing

Reception Metrics

Steam community

98%Overwhelmingly Positive · 22.5k reviews

22.0k positive · 449 negative

Metacritic

86/100 critic aggregate

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Curator recommendations

24.5k

Peak concurrent players

149

Press Quotes

“Chants of Sennaar is one of the most unique and interesting puzzle games I've ever played” 8/10 – God is a geek “Every frame is a piece of art” 85/100 – COGCONNECTED “An immensely clever and unique game” 4.5/5 – HARDCOREGAMER

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

8h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

8h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

5h

Current engagement

Achievements

25

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateSep 5, 2023
DeveloperRundisc
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Base price$11.99 -40%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

Editions & Packages

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