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Chants of Sennaar

Chants of Sennaar

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperRundisc
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Release DateSep 5, 2023
$19.99
Peak Players1.6K
Metacritic86
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

Chants of Sennaar is a highly acclaimed linguistic puzzle game centered on deciphering fictional languages through environmental context and deductive reasoning. While its striking visual style and unique translation mechanics are widely praised, some players find the inclusion of mandatory stealth sections and generic puzzles to be unnecessary distractions from the core experience.

Pros

  • Innovative and deeply satisfying linguistic deciphering mechanics.100%
  • Stunning art direction and creative, atmospheric world-building.90%
  • Intuitive in-game documentation system that removes the need for external note-taking.80%
  • Well-balanced puzzle difficulty that provides a rewarding 'head-scratching' experience.80%
  • Soothing and charming atmosphere that encourages immersion.70%

Cons

  • Mandatory stealth sections are widely viewed as frustrating and detrimental to the game's flow.90%
  • Pacing issues caused by long walks through empty corridors and excessive backtracking.80%
  • Inclusion of generic puzzle tropes, such as sliding block puzzles, that feel uninspired compared to the language mechanics.60%
  • Some environments feel unnecessarily large and could have been more condensed to respect the player's time.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently compared to Heaven's Vault for its focus on translation and archaeology.
  • The game features a high level of polish with an avg playtime of 12.3 hours for a complete experience.
  • Players noted the game is enjoyable to replay in different real-world languages.
Confidence: 53%
Based on the 176 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
359
Peak · last 90 days
1.2K
All-time peak
1.6K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Jan 17, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
98%
All-time positive
98%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews34.1K
Positive: 33.5K (98%)Negative: 598 (2%)

9%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

12h

Avg Playtime at Review

97%

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