FAITH: The Unholy Trinity
Games review
As of Jun 23, 2026, FAITH: The Unholy Trinity is rated 95% positive on Steam (8,643 reviews).
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Is FAITH: The Unholy Trinity worth it in 2026?
A 95% positive rating across more than 8,600 Steam reviews is not a fluke, FAITH: The Unholy Trinity earns its reputation by doing something reviewers consistently say they didn't expect: genuinely scaring them with pixel graphics. The rotoscope cutscenes layered over the MS Paint aesthetic create something distinctive rather than merely retro, and the dark narrative lands hard enough that some players replay all three chapters every few months, which is a real differentiator for a horror game. The mechanical experience is shakier: slow movement speed is the most common complaint, the early pacing is a documented barrier, and two reviewers describe the core gameplay as little more than reading notes, so if you need something to actually play rather than experience, the gaps in mechanical depth are real, not just a matter of taste. Boss fights add further unevenness, drawing both praise and frustration from the same player base.
Horror fans who prioritize atmosphere and narrative over mechanical engagement and can push through a slow-burn opening, if you have bounced off patience-demanding games before, the complaints here will apply to you.
Slow movement speed is the single most-cited complaint, and it compounds with confusing navigation in a game where getting lost is already a possibility, there is no patch coming to fix your legs, and the note-reading gameplay loop will feel thin to anyone who wants more than atmosphere holding the
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Pros
- effective horror atmosphere11
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- This game was far better than I expected. I never thought I'd get scared in a game with pixel graphics. Gameplay was interesting as well. Just an overall great horror game.
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- Great writing, scared the ♥♥♥♥ out of me. I screamed so much. only got one ending, and I am completely satisfied with that. thx
- unique art style10
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- This game was far better than I expected. I never thought I'd get scared in a game with pixel graphics. Gameplay was interesting as well. Just an overall great horror game.
- New Blood classic. The style jumping between MS paint and Rotoscoping is interesting, and the story is a well done Excorcist plot.
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- compelling story8
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- One of those games that doesn't leave you feel the same afterwards. An amazing dark narrative that is worth experiencing at least once.
- New Blood classic. The style jumping between MS paint and Rotoscoping is interesting, and the story is a well done Excorcist plot.
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- rotoscope cutscenes5
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- New Blood classic. The style jumping between MS paint and Rotoscoping is interesting, and the story is a well done Excorcist plot.
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- A relatively simple game that is overflowing with style. The integration of rotoscope cutscenes is seamless, allowing for dynamic scenes that feel diegetic and incredibly immersive...
- high replayability3
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- Still one of my favourite games of all time. I keep replaying all the chapters every few months.
- You can call me biased but this game is REALLY good. The pacing is perfect, the janky pixels and animations only made the horror better. I am a complete slut for religious horror,...
- Masterpiece. I literally just pre ordered the book. I must admit I'm ass at this game but it's still amazing
- multiple endings3
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- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- If you ask me, the story is a mess, I don't even know if these chapters are before or after the last one. The boss fights are amazing and the art style is unique. And it sticks to...
- Great writing, scared the ♥♥♥♥ out of me. I screamed so much. only got one ending, and I am completely satisfied with that. thx
Cons
- slow movement speed6
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- Classic. Hardcore. And god grant me longer legs to walk faster plz oh plz
- OK I really liked the idea of the graphics for this game. But all other stuff just fall flat. Like the story is just reading notes, gameplay is sooo boring and stupid. Most of the...
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- frustrating boss fights4
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- If you ask me, the story is a mess, I don't even know if these chapters are before or after the last one. The boss fights are amazing and the art style is unique. And it sticks to...
- the mocap was cool made it scarier. fun but some bosses are a pain i wanna see more horror games about priests/nuns/exorcisms... but only if their like good
- I received this game as a gift from my friend. I had seen a few videos of it before, and since I liked its design, I wanted to play it. BUT THE BOSS FIGHT IN PART 2 WAS ONE OF THE...
- slow early pacing3
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- OK I really liked the idea of the graphics for this game. But all other stuff just fall flat. Like the story is just reading notes, gameplay is sooo boring and stupid. Most of the...
- FAITH is a great game, but I really struggled with the start. At the beginning, its very slow. Movement is extremely slow, plot is slow, gameplay is super basic. I had to force my...
- Really don't like how the first area of the game is a looping forest. It's such a bad way to introduce the player to the mechanics and might turn them off from playing the rest of...
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