Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream deserves to go down as a landmark stealth game. The finely-honed sneaking mechanics are an absolute joy to experience, whilst the absorbing story and immersive world will keep you creeping from beginning to end. The fact …"

"I loved my time with Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream as it&s;s one cleverly rewarding stealth game. 🤫"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is not just one of the best stealth games of recent years; it&s;s an artistic statement about what the genre can achieve when deep narrative, exceptional technical design, and refined mechanics are combined to perfection. River …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream wants to spin a grand Dickensian tale centered on the familial bond of a street urchin and her brother, but this ambition is betrayed by its lack of emotional stakes. And while its stealth puzzles can …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a good game that could have been so much more if some changes were made. The game is way too short, and the fact that there&s;s usually only one solution in each level removes replayability, …"

"In the end, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a good game despite some design choices that can lead to moments of frustration. The viewpoint feels fresh since so few games use it, but the game&s;s various indicators even things out …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a good game that works within the confines of the stealth genre and doesn’t aim to innovate much. The city itself is well-designed and fun to explore, but the mechanics don’t evolve much and can …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is an impressive and suspenseful stealth experience. Through a combination of tactical use of the environment, unique character abilities, and a richly crafted world, sneaking around in this game delivers genuine satisfaction."

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is one of the most unexpected releases of summer 2025. An incredibly solid stealth game, built around a proudly story-driven framework that is rarely so focused in artistic and narrative terms. River End Games has thus …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a fun, narrative-led stealth game that doesn&s;t demand too much of you. Stealth game veterans are unlikely to find a challenge in these common mechanics, but the beautiful details built into the world of Rosmark …"

"The more focused second half saves Eriksholm from oblivion. For a game clocking around 10 hours, it takes too long to get going and put all its cards on the table."

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a story-rich, isometric stealth game that features heavily realistic close-up cutscenes, simple controls, layered depth and detail that creates an immersive experience. As you traverse through various locations, plan your strategies, sneak, and knock out …"

"The main character, Hanna, with her friends is doing well in the town of Eriksholm and, thanks to her cleverness and stealth techniques, she will win you over."

"Every element feels purposeful, from the thoughtful storytelling to the smart use of puzzles and stealth mechanics. Together, these pieces come together to create something truly special."

""Atmosphere, mystery, stealth game-play that feels excellent, and interesting story, Eriksholm has it all. A fantastic title!""

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream offers luxurious cutscenes and a focused twist on stealth by remaining intentionally inflexible, but doesn&s;t quite pull it all together."

"While Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream won&s;t win any awards in terms of its challenge or implementation of stealth mechanics, I absolutely fell in love with its opulent setting, excellently heartfelt performances, gripping story and linear stealth adventure goodness that did …"

"Beautiful and stacked with excellent performances, but Eriksholm&s;s stealth feels too much like being led around by the nose to reach greatness."

"In fact, we enjoyed Eriksholm so much that we wish the game had one or two more chapters. Alternatively, we would have appreciated some optional additional challenges, perhaps through a higher difficulty level. So, in terms of scope, the title …"

"For a stealth-themed game, it&s;s a bit too straightforward, but overall, it&s;s quite an enjoyable experience"

"If you’re still asking yourself: should I play Eriksholm, hear me out – it is definitely worth it. Even if stealth games are not your cup of tea, the cut-scenes alone (all the way to a very satisfying finale) are …"

"The key to enjoying Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is to think of it not as an open-ended sandbox, there for you to discover all kinds of secrets, but as an intricate diorama, just waiting for you to set things into …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a focused and elegant stealth experience that values planning over action. It doesn&s;t try to reinvent the genre but succeeds in delivering a cohesive, immersive, and emotionally grounded game. If you enjoy tension over spectacle, …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a pleasant surprise from start to finish, offering an isometric stealth experience reminiscent of &s;90s classics, but with modern visuals and narrative. The game stands out for its engaging story of protagonist Hanna, who must …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream won&s;t offer anything that stealth aficionados haven&s;t seen before, but its world-building and gameplay execution make it worth a look."

"A stealth game played from an isometric viewpoint, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is likely to win you over thanks to its stunning visuals, engaging narrative and rewarding scenarios that are best approached like puzzles."

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is an impressive debut for River End Games. With an emotional narrative, captivating aesthetics, and well-balanced stealth mechanics, it stands out as one of the most solid indie games of 2025."

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is an excellent stealth game with challenging enviromental and combat puzzles, as well as a great story. All of these elements combine well to create a must-play experience for fans of the genre."

"Eriksholm the place is a beautiful creation, full of detail and complexity. It’s a shame that Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream lacks the same kind of complexity. With only a handful of stealth tools or route options, it feels like a …"

"Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a solid release with a well-crafted story, cinematic cutscenes, and engaging stealth-puzzle gameplay. While replay value is limited and the lack of specific localization options may deter some players, its affordable price and distinctive design …"

"Eriksholm, for the most part, avoids the critical error of stealth puzzles that grow beyond complex into frustrating, and turns in a series of challenges that are almost always fun and, in the final handful of hours, brilliant. I just …"