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FEZ
Gomez is a 2D creature living in a 2D world. Or is he? When the existence of a mysterious 3rd dimension is revealed to him, Gomez is sent out on a journey that will take him to the very end of time and space. Use your ability to navigate 3D structures from 4 distinct classic 2D perspectives.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.
What reviewers agree on
64 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“// this will inherently have major spoilers FEZ, FEZ, FEZ. what do i even say? i suppose i should get started with the base of the game! if you are looking for a phenomenal platforming experience, you won't find that…”
“For such an old game I'm honestly amazed by how good and fun it is, also finding codes and secrets really gets you to appreciate the effort the game put back then. Glad to have tried it for the first time even if it's…”
“First half is slow, but second half is a 10/10 platform-puzzle-adventure game. It takes all the good parts of NES Zelda or Myst, and doubles down on them. It inspired lots of indies, but it still holds up today. It's…”
16 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“Worth grabbing from the concept alone! The puzzles and exploration are all well done, although I did get lost a few times, haha. The pixel art is also very charming and using the rotation mechanics feels satisfying! The…”
“Very cool game. Every time I thought it had played all its cards there was something new and exciting hiding just around the corner. The early game reminded me of Monument Valley, but getting further in Fez becomes more…”
“FEZ is one of those rare games that genuinely shifts how you see things — both literally and figuratively. The perspective-rotation mechanic never gets old, and the way the game layers increasingly cryptic puzzles on…”
13 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“Phil Fish may be the most hated game dev. ever, but, Fez must be the most beloved game ever to me. What he and Disasterpiece achieved is absolutely amazing, to create an amalgamation of the 1970s, 80s and 90s video…”
“FEZ is one of those rare games that genuinely shifts how you see things — both literally and figuratively. The perspective-rotation mechanic never gets old, and the way the game layers increasingly cryptic puzzles on…”
“THIS IS PROB ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVERY MADE. AMAZING OST, AMAZING INTRINSIC STORY, AMAZING GAMEPLAY, AMAZING EVERYTHING. FR, THIS IS A MASTERPIECE! ONE DAY, WHEN I HAVE KIDS, ILL SHOW THEM THIS GAME, AND MAKE THIS…”
9 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“First half is slow, but second half is a 10/10 platform-puzzle-adventure game. It takes all the good parts of NES Zelda or Myst, and doubles down on them. It inspired lots of indies, but it still holds up today. It's…”
“A brilliant little game. Some of the puzzles are a bit moon logic and require learning all the quirks of the perspective system. I'd call this a game almost anyone could beat though.”
“FEZ is a beautiful indie game that blends simplicity with clever innovation. Its core mechanic—shifting between 2D and 3D perspectives—creates unique and mind-bending puzzles that encourage creative thinking and…”
8 of the 104 reviews raise this.
“THIS IS PROB ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVERY MADE. AMAZING OST, AMAZING INTRINSIC STORY, AMAZING GAMEPLAY, AMAZING EVERYTHING. FR, THIS IS A MASTERPIECE! ONE DAY, WHEN I HAVE KIDS, ILL SHOW THEM THIS GAME, AND MAKE THIS…”
“Love this game. Very fun, jam packed with secrets. Killer music, vibes, and story. The puzzles and exploration are fun and there are tons of secrets to uncover.”
“A mind bending story that gets deeper the further you go”
13 of the 104 reviews raise this · 11 of them still recommend the game.
“// this will inherently have major spoilers FEZ, FEZ, FEZ. what do i even say? i suppose i should get started with the base of the game! if you are looking for a phenomenal platforming experience, you won't find that…”
“First half is slow, but second half is a 10/10 platform-puzzle-adventure game. It takes all the good parts of NES Zelda or Myst, and doubles down on them. It inspired lots of indies, but it still holds up today. It's…”
“The 'beat the game' achievement for Fez has about a 16% completion rate on Steam. This means, nearly 85% of the people recommending or reviewing this game, did not beat the 5 hour game before publishing their thoughts…”
4 of the 104 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“Buy it on sale and be happy with the base ending. Same problem I had with tunic. Play the game to the base ending and it will be fun. Don't bother trying to 100% this game. It is frustrating. Why do they keep making…”
“Might need a guide to help navigate all the achievements... especially one final puzzle that has no solution in game even today...? But the base experience of exploring the world, trying to decode a language, recognize…”
“Genuinely, a masterpiece of a game. Brilliant, intricate, and innovative. Difficult at times, but so incredibly worth it.”
4 of the 104 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“It's a sort of fun game, but I constantly get into spots with no clear path forward and no apparent way backward. The maps are strung together like spaghetti. I've had to restart from beginning a few times now. This is…”
“Would say its a good game overall. Just the fact that you go throught so many new "levels" while you are not sure where you are going make my adhd die. but overall, reallllly fun and cute game for sure,”
“It's a well made platformer puzzle (easy, chill) game and a great atmosphere, soundtrack, and overall aesthetic. The only problem is it's very hard to keep track of where you've been and where you need to go, especially…”
3 of the 104 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“The 'beat the game' achievement for Fez has about a 16% completion rate on Steam. This means, nearly 85% of the people recommending or reviewing this game, did not beat the 5 hour game before publishing their thoughts…”
“FEZ is a beautiful indie game that blends simplicity with clever innovation. Its core mechanic—shifting between 2D and 3D perspectives—creates unique and mind-bending puzzles that encourage creative thinking and…”
3 of the 104 reviews raise this · 2 of them still recommend the game.
“Buy it on sale and be happy with the base ending. Same problem I had with tunic. Play the game to the base ending and it will be fun. Don't bother trying to 100% this game. It is frustrating. Why do they keep making…”
“7/10 A fun and unique puzzle game. Make sure you have a phone with a QR code reader.”
“Might need a guide to help navigate all the achievements... especially one final puzzle that has no solution in game even today...? But the base experience of exploring the world, trying to decode a language, recognize…”
Counted across 104 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 92.7% positive rating · as of 2026-05-20
“Bold Innovation Over Polish Overall Verdict: Recommended The negative reviews make some fair points, but the sheer level of innovation and overall execution earn this game a thumbs-up. It reminds me of the Picasso effect: people claim "a child could paint that," forgetting that…”
— a player, Steam review · 20 hrs played“This game is a masterpiece, beautiful art, music and it has a lot of mysteries to solve. This is an exploration puzzle game and the environmental story telling literally has me thinking I am an archaeologist rediscovering some ancient civilisation. Its unique and incredible.…”
— a player, Steam review · 10 hrs played“i hope games like this never stop being made”
— a player, Steam review · 12 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-11 11:56 UTC · history via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-07-25.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.
| Genres | Indie |
| Player tags | Platformer · Indie · Puzzle · Pixel Graphics · Exploration · Great Soundtrack · Singleplayer · Adventure · Casual · Mystery · Puzzle-Platformer · 2D (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · Steam Cloud · Steam Leaderboards · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 12 |
| Estimated owners | 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 (SteamSpy) |
| Official site | http://www.fezgame.com/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS *: Windows XP Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8Ghz or equivalent Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 2nd Generation Intel Core HD Graphics (2000/3000), or dedicated GPU with OpenGL 3.0 Support Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: OpenAL-compatible Additional: See for details on Intel HD Graphics support, not all models are supported. Latest graphics drivers are required to maximize OpenGL feature compatibility.