Buy it if you like
- Story: 145 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 70 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 63 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 28 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 908 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
56% of themes are praise33% are divided11% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
145 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The Shivah is a remarkable example of how a modest point-and-click adventure can deliver an emotionally compelling experience through intelligent writing, memorable characters, and meaningful moral dilemmas.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
70 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The atmospheric original soundtrack enhances the mystery through subdued, occasionally melancholic compositions that reflect Stone's emotional condition.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
63 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
One distinctive mechanic involves rabbinical questioning, allowing Stone to challenge statements by responding with questions of his own.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Players accustomed to modern cinematic adventures may find the visuals dated, but the aesthetic possesses a distinctive charm that suits the intimate storytelling.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
In 2023, this is hardly worth five Euros, even if the backgrounds, character design and voice overs are fairly competent.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story145 reviews
Audio70 reviews
Gameplay63 reviews
Graphics36 reviews
Characters19 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty88% still recommend
Combat60% still recommend
Linux compatibility100% still recommend
Players complain
Interface61% 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
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Captions available
- Commentary available
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.49.
6 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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