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Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
Developer Pendulo Studios
Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo is an adventure video game developed by the Spanish company Pendulo Studios and published by Microids. It is loosely based on the films of Alfred Hitchcock, particularly Vertigo (1958). The story follows a man named Ed Miller, who enters therapy to cope with the mysterious after-effects of a car crash. Pendulo and Microids announced Vertigo in early 2018, during the development of their… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
191 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 20, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
79
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146 positive · 38 negative
95% range 73–85%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
876 of 1,069 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
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60 of 191 · most liked firstFirst thing I would've done is drag that Vertigo Dude from his bed and throw him off the bridge if the game just offered me the option. This is one of those rare circumstance where "It's unbearable but I guess I'll watch/play it a bit more and maybe it get's better down the line" actually worked. That Vertigo dude is one of the most annoying characters from any video game or movie ever. I don't even think it's necessary to the plot to make him that annoying and it only works if his voice…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't even know how to put this into words. Do not play this game! Do not waste your time because it doesn't respect your time. I have never played a story type game (Tell-tale, Quantic Dream etc.) where they waste your time doing every little single action you can think of. I get it, insert the key, turn the ignition and then drive but this game takes it to a new level with EVERYTHING almost requiring a action QTE prompt. It even happens with things you wouldn't expect it to. The dialogue…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{Graphics}--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ Free Fire ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ All ---{PC Requirements}--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: This suspenseful psychological story is interesting and mostly well crafted. But it isn’t a game, it’s a walking simulator, and not a good one of those to boot. General Thoughts/Overview: *Not a game alarm blaring* Vertigo is a tangled web of intrigue… Or at least it tries to be. A twisting tale of madness and murder, repressed truth, and bitter hatred. Nothing like its namesake, the game finds itself exploring the near mental breakdown of one Ed Miller. A one hit wonder writer, Miller…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The main character is between the ages of 44-46 and the main love interest is 23 who's had a crush on him since she was 13. Who the ♥♥♥♥ wrote this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Picture a sloth. Now, picture the laziest one. That will be the pace of the "game". Picture a drawing. Now, picture a drawing made by a kid. That will be the facial expression of all the protagonists. Picture daily routine stuffs. Now, picture silly daily routine stuffs. That will be most of your "gameplay". Picture a painting. Now, picture a drying one. That will be the "entertainment". Picture a piece of cheese. Now, picture one full of holes. That will be the "story". Picture chores. Now,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I remember the taste of sand on my lips. My throat was dry and I was thirsty. Crawling to my knees, I saw the bridge. Despite the sun stinging in my eyes, I saw a man standing on the railing. Dad?! This can’t be. I started running but like years before, again, I was too late. He jumped. Leaning over, I saw the wreckage of my car, and I knew that Faye and Jenny had to be down there. For sure, they must be dead. What have I done? After a gripping opening, the story in Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →story is ok, but the game is soooooooooooooooooooo slow. The characters are unlikeable except grandpa Samuel. I felt relief when I finally saw the credits rolling..... immersive psychothriller? when?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo pays homage to Hitchcock’s cinema but does not directly replicate Vertigo’s brilliance. The game successfully recreates a mysterious, psychological atmosphere, but its execution, especially in gameplay, falls short of the film’s masterful impact. While the soundtrack and atmosphere shine, stiff animations and pacing issues hold it back. Would Hitchcock himself approve? Perhaps. But he might also ask for a reshoot.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have no idea why the developers decided to use the name of "Alfred Hitchcock" in the title, cause this game has nothing to do with Hitchcocks 1958 movie. Except for the fact that both protagonists suffers from some kind of vertigo. So naturally my expectations were not met. Instead, this game is a slow paced walking simulator, which plays out more like a movie or tv-series, with occasional gameplay in between. It's enjoyable, and the story is interesting enough to keep you hooked. There are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The big problem with Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo is that it is a game with an okay plot buried under incredibly dull and inane gameplay and design decisions. Vertigo is a mystery thriller centered around troubled author Ed Miller suffering from vertigo after a horrific car crash, the therapist trying to cure him, and a sheriff investigating a related case. The plot is decent enough - despite starting off painfully slow and dull as you revisit the many unreliable memories of Miller, as the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11 hours Alfred Hitchcock literally puts the V into eVil. A remake of the psychological thriller of the same name, which will stimulate your inbuilt desire to not only predict the next move, but also, what got you there. Psychologist Jessica Lomas is called to help out her book-publisher friend Robert when (you) Ed, one of Roberts' writers, experiences or rather attempts to commit suicide. The human brain is not well understood, how to fix it even less so. It's a visual novel that can take up…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →11/10 Awesome story, keeps you in suspense and guessing for a while. Could not stop playing for hours! The game is an modernised yet loose adaptation of Alfred Hitchock's movie released in 1985. Although you have conversation options, they do not make much difference to the story (I think!) makes the story pretty linear but I honestly do not mind it at all, in this setting. ONLY Con: - Terrible cutscene sound, when character are stood further away from the 'camera'. Even at 100%…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game purely for nostalgia purposes. I was raised on the Alfred Hitchcock films. I really enjoyed this one and highly recommend for mystery lovers and point & clicksters.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just can't recommend this "game" mostly because it isn't a game, it's a Visual Novel masquerading as a game. I felt like a passenger most of the time, my "choices" made absolutely zero impact The main character was a douchebag who I had no interest in helping in fact I kinda wanted the villain to win.... I spent half my time wondering around looking for some item to perform a menial tedious task Which brings me to the end, It's like Hitchcock couldn't think of a way of wrapping the story…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First two hours I had an opinion this game is dull. Also, I didn't like pacing, lack of gameplay and characters animations. But that first two hours. After, the plot captivated me. Really, a wonderful story with unexpected plot twists. As a game, it sucks. But as a TV show - Vertigo is brilliant. I prefer proper combination of gameplay and story parts. But here I would have been preferred just watch. Never regretted playing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is like the worst adventure game I've ever played. Full of annoying and pointless QTE, very little gameplay, very little exploration, mediocre cutscenes, quite ugly graphic. The narration starts so slow and after half of a game it doesn't get much better. The story might have been interesting, but that last twist - the reason why villain failed - it is just offensively stupid. You can't do such dumb things. I know what this genre has to offer and Vertigo gives nothing - no emotions, no…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its hard to say whether I really enjoyed this game or not. It is not the type of game I usually play, however it was interesting to see this crime mystery unfold. It is not difficult to say the least, consisting of mainly simple quick time events and some slow and often tedious wandering about. You'll often find yourself wishing for a skip button as some scenes linger for an eternity. If you like the genre then this is for you. However, if you prefer an actual game other than a 10 hour movie…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game SERIOUSLY needs warnings for p3dophili@ and m*lestation. They aren't just mentioned, they're major plot points at the end of the game, have a mission centered around them, and come with speech options that are... not very sympathetic to victims. I haven't seen every movie Hitchcock ever made - hey, some of them are tough to find! - but I've seen 36-odd of them and don't recall either subject being referenced or implied. The Good: - Some fun nods to Hitch without going too…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pretty good adventure game. Much in the style of Telltale games, in that it's episodic and some of the interactions are very much that style of game. The story is good, a nice little mystery. Only issues I ran into were the voice audio sometimes will cut down significantly to where it sounds like the characters are far away. Highly recommend playing with subtitles on for this reason so you don't miss any of the voiced lines. Only other issue I have is that some of the psychology is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, a total hidden gem. 10/10 If you love deep, narrative-driven thrillers like Heavy Rain or Detroit Become Human, you need to play this. It’s not a direct copy-paste of the movie, but it captures that exact same mind-bending, suspenseful vibe perfectly. The Good Stuff: The Story is great it switches between different perspectives and constantly makes you question what’s actually real. The Atmosphere: Super cinematic. The music, the camera angles, and the art style feel like a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a massive fan of Alfred Hitchcock and his films especially Vertigo. I went into this game with high expectations, and I’m happy to say it clearly comes from a place of respect for Hitchcock’s work. Rather than trying to retell the movie, the game captures its spirit, obsession, identity, unreliable perception, and psychological tension. The atmosphere, pacing, and visual style strongly echo classic Hitchcock themes, and there are plenty of nods that fans will appreciate without feeling…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely great story with twists and secrets to uncover :) Yes, it is a simple in terms of actual gameplay, just a walking simulator with some choices that can change some bits and pieces. But I enjoyed it so much! For all fans of Hitchcock's suspense and good detective stories it is a must have! Highly recommend to play it :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Half an hour was all I could manage. The main character is an asshat. But even for a walking simulator, which is a genre I really like, this game is soooo boring. Really slow. It's a poor fool's Quantic Dream game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's so very very slow. The controls are similar to Heavy Rain, and you have different options for how to react to things. The problem is that it all feels like it drags so much I just can't stay engaged for even a minute. For a relatively new game it looks quite dated, not that graphics are everything in this type of game, but it just adds to the overall experience. There might be a good story in here, but I just can't force myself to keep playing to find out.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Plan is to finish the Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo game today. I've nearly done. This game is so fucked up.
unlabelledView post →Played some of the Alfred Hitchcock Vertigo game this morning with brekky. I played it before but never finished it, now I'm further in than I was last time and hoping I've nearly done. I'm enjoying it but wanna complete it.
unlabelledView post →It's more a slow-paced walking simulator than an adventure game. Also I didn't quite get the gameplay (laptop, mousepad), and found it difficult to make choices. I got it refunded.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very good Telltale like game with an interesting story that will keep you on your seat . I highly recommend this game for everyone that loves games where choices matters and loved the old Telltale games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is sick! The story is very tense and very interesting at the same time! It touches many important aspects! Just an awesome experience! 10/10 recomended! Petronious is a legend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cool and chill game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →gives off the sensation of playing a Quantic Dream game more than anything but the actual thing just without the powerhouse visuals, expensive casting, or a supernatural/fantastical ass pull at the last possible minute. even with that in mind this managed to shock me in a few places, mostly with the subjects it tackled and the lack of tact involved lmao. (press X to self harm among other things???) not sure why they bothered with the Alfred Hitchcock/Vertigo naming convention. licensing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An enjoyable interactive fiction game in the style of the telltale games. The story was engaging and full of twists that kept me guessing. I do wish there were more interactive elements beyond just the main story choices, like things to inspect or extra lore to read while I was playing. The voice acting was mostly good and the character models looked solid overall, though Faye’s model felt a bit off or unpolished, something about the hair just didn’t look right to me and was putting me off.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good, fairly short, narrative experiance. The story was surprisingly engaging, the characters well developed, and the atmosphere a decent tribute to Hitchcock. The mechanics were a bit wonky, but this is not a "game" so much as it is a story. If you're a fan of narrative-based games or Alfred Hitchcock, then it's certainly worth a look. If you're looking for a game to "play," then skip it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I went into this with low expectations, but even with high expectations, this probably would have exceeded them. I very much enjoyed this game, great story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No real choices, no real puzzles, no real interaction. So don't think about this as an adventure but as an interactive movie which waits for you to press some buttons or find interactive points to continue with the story. But still: It got a very nice story, very well written characters and beautiful looking levels plus a movie like soundtrack.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very strange game. Overall it's still interesting enough to recommend, but boy did this game need an editor, which is ironic, as one of the characters in the game also complains about having to use one. The whole game feels like it's in slow motion, all the dialogue is very slow and there are tons of what are supposed to be moments that you look at the actor's face and appreciate the acting, except with the way the character faces are stylized and mocapped, they just end up looking…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There are a couple of nods to Hitchcock's classic movie Vertigo, but this game really has nothing to do with it. Still, I enjoyed playing it. I didn't try to rush and it took me a bit over 13 hours to finish with 26/31 achievements. The controls were a bit odd to figure out at first and some of the dialog options disappeared too quickly if I wasn't paying enough attention, but that's on me for being easily distracted. Overall, I'd recommend this if you enjoy mysteries, kinda dark…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a nice game. I really enjoyed playing it. It started slow but got me hooked till the end. Note: If you think it's boring in the beginning, just give it a little time, it gets better and better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #4 is Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo
unlabelledView post →So, on Steam Deck it's great (apart from tiny font in some cases) but I can't figure out any of the controls on the PC lol. Otherwise, it's a detective-mystery, story driven game, which is right up my alley and I'm enjoying myself (on Steam Deck).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been on a story-heavy kick as of late, and Vertigo has scratched that itch. The cinematography is fantastic. Pendulo Studios spent a lot of time crafting nuanced details that helped shape the characters, environment, and narrative that make up this thrilling journey; it left me speculating until the end, in traditional Hitchcock style, which the game draws a lot of its inspiration from. Cutscenes may require patience and may be difficult to get through due to the sensitive nature of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Terrible writing. Awful euro-jank acting. Awkward game pauses all throughout. Graphics were OK. An affront to anything to do with Alfred Hitchcock in terms of pacing and suspense. D- Get it on sale if you've played every Telltale, Quantic, Life is Strange studio game and desperately need something to fill that hole in your heart (inadequately at that) D-:
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is not slow burn, it is just slow. The story takes 4 hours to find a direction and then you swim for another 2 in a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ crazy soap opera. The characters never get developed, none of the crimes really make sense and the cherry on top is you get gross misrepresentation of medical conditions. But that's not all that is bad. All of the gameplay is boring and not adding value to the game. I enjoy a good walking simulator but here you are just along for the weird ride. None of your actions…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh....my....god....I just finished this game and...WOW! I am so glad I gave this game a chance! It def inst perfect and is fairly rough around the edges but the story was so fun that this game made the list of my all time favorite story games that I have ever played. The most fun I have had playing a game in a little while now. I would love to say so much more but I feel it's better to just go in as blind as possible so I'll just say this. Make sure you are sitting down when you play this and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great "interactive fiction" genre game... the story is engaging, the characters interesting, and the vibes immaculate. This game plays like a mix of an early 90s horror film (for the dialogue and overall atmosphere... these guys know what they're doing... I believe the english version is a translation but through the game you'd never know it) and modern psychological thriller games (think Doki Doki or Outlast) But it is greater than the sum of its parts... this game had me thinking while at…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a pretty long interactive Hitchcockian movie (: not a walking simulator but not exactly a puzzle game either I feel. I enjoyed a lot when I play in 3 hours sessions. Facial animations are a bit funny sometimes but I love the cinematic approach in the cut scenes. Good music, great story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i will make it short: very nice, good looking vn!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a huge surprise to me! I loved the story! I loved the graphics, vibes and details and this game got me really hooked! I already played a lot of games of this genre and yes, to be fair, your choices don't really matter, but if you like games of this kind I'm sure you'll like this one too! You should really give it a try. In my opinion it's worth the full price and I can highly recommend playing it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A bit rough around the edges, would only recommend it if you don't mind the game to be way more linear than others in the genre, it only has a handful of branches at the end where your choices can change a scene. The graphics are ok, the game is a bit unoptimized, uses way more gpu than games that look waaay better. The story on the other hand is the best thing the game has, and its pretty dark once it all gets revealed. Grab it on sale if you want to give it a try!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would I recommend this game? No. Is this a bad game? No. This game tries to be somewhat choices matter type game but in reality you dont and cant change anything, half of the game you play in flashbacks and half of the game you just go through a single already made for you path. Story is not bad and not great, its just a original story an experience but it lacks structure, builds interest very slow until middle where you already know everything and there is no mystery. I liked the ost but game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to like this. The reviews showed a lot of promise. But, due to the lip-sync issue, the weird pause after making decisions (I have a really good system), and the pace of the story, I couldn't get myself to play more than about 4(ish) hours. The QuickTime events were aggravatingly slow and pulled away from the game (Just my opinion...)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Story That Keeps Unraveling Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo really surprised me with how many twists it managed to throw at me. The deeper I got, the more I realized the story wasn’t nearly as straightforward as it first looked. Identities, histories, hidden motives; every character has something going on beneath the surface, and piecing together where everything comes from is genuinely satisfying. It’s not just about solving a crime; it’s about understanding each person involved, step by step.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Worst game I've ever played. Period. A complete ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of Hitchcock's legacy. A plot that makes no sense nor is interesting. Smug characters. Tedious gameplay. Audio issues. Lip synch that doesn't line up. Slow as ♥♥♥♥ pacing. What else needs to be said? Avoid at all costs.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not a game, but a story. And it was A masterpiece! Very intense. And I loved how the cat plays it's role in the whole story :-) He surely is my hero!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story starts off strong but is bogged down by the ungodly amount of fillers and slow-downs. It comes to some really absurd plot resolutions and introduces plot-twists just for the sake of it, even if they make zero sense. There is a potential for something good here and I liked some bits but ultimately it doesn't deliver.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A mixed bag at times, the game prevails with engaging storytelling, competent writing and intriguing mystery, which is a must for a good adventure game. Story is king You have a typical linear, story focused adventure game with next to no puzzles, some basic exploration and some light choices. Despite slow start, the storytelling can be striking, and at times, even brilliant - it really made me reconnect with the main character, and change the outlook on things, which isn't common - how many…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the first 17 minutes consist of quick time events only like helping an old lady eat popcorn and decide whether to answer a ringing phone or not ...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First I just want to say that I have not watched Alfred Hitchcock's movie Vertigo. So I can not compare the game to the movie or vice versa. This game has made me interested to watch it though and that is something worth noting. This game is a true rough gem in my humble opinion. I bought it for circa 2€ and was truly pleasantly surprised. It's by no menace a 10/10 but damn if it's not an 7/10 despite all its technical and graphical flaws. Carried by its soundtrack and most of all writing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PC Gamers who here want's FREE steam keys?! I have one of each of the following Syberia: The World Before Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot The First Cases Still Life Still Life 2 Message me with a email address connected to a Steam Account and what game you want
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