Telltale's noir classic is back. The Wolf Among Us Remastered came out on October 29, 2026, and critics agree it is still one of the best story games around. It sits at 86 on Metacritic (PC), 85 on PS5, and an 84 Top Critic Average on OpenCritic, where 100% of critics recommend it.
The big question in almost every review: is it worth it if you already played the original? This review roundup sums up what critics said, what the remaster really changes, and how it runs on PC. FpsGen has not given the game its own score.
The Wolf Among Us Remastered review scores
| Score | |
|---|---|
| Metacritic (PC) | 86 |
| Metacritic (PS5) | 85 |
| OpenCritic | 84 Top Critic Average, 100% recommend |
Scores at the time of writing, October 29, 2026. They move as more reviews come in.
Scores from major outlets
| Outlet | Score |
|---|---|
| GamingTrend (PC) | 9.5/10 |
| CGMagazine | 9/10 |
| TheGamer | 9/10 |
| GamingBolt | 9/10 |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | 9/10 |
| Checkpoint Gaming | 9/10 |
| PlayStation Universe | 8.5/10 |
| Noisy Pixel | 8.5/10 |
| IGN | 8/10 |
| Game Rant | 8/10 |
| Final Weapon | 8/10 |
| COGconnected | 80/100 |
No major outlet has scored it below 8 out of 10 so far.
What the remaster changes
The story, the five episodes and your choices are the same as in 2013. What changes is everything around them:
- New visuals: redrawn textures, new character models and harsher, more noir lighting.
- Noir Mode: an optional black-and-white filter for the whole game.
- Lost Scenes: playable deleted scenes that were cut from the original.
- Behind the scenes: making-of videos about the original game and the remaster.
What critics loved
The story still holds up
This is the point every review makes. GamingTrend calls it "still the best in class when it comes to narrative adventures". You play as Bigby Wolf, the Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff of Fabletown, a hidden community of fairy-tale characters in 1980s New York, investigating a series of murders. The writing, the voice acting and the tension of the choices are what critics praise most.
The best way to play it today
CGMagazine calls it "the definitive way to experience this episodic adventure cult classic", and Game Rant says it is now the best way to play. The new art keeps the comic-book look of the original while looking much sharper on a modern screen.
The extras
The playable Lost Scenes and the making-of videos are a welcome bonus for fans who want to know more about how the game was made.
What critics did not like
Little new for returning players
The most common reservation. CGMagazine says current owners "will have little incentive" to buy again, TheGamer notes there is no new story, and Final Weapon finds the new additions a bit thin. If you finished the original, you are paying mainly for better visuals and a few extras.
The old animations and quick-time events
IGN is disappointed that some of the original's stiff animations were not fixed, and Noisy Pixel says the aging animations and heavy use of quick-time events keep it from feeling truly modern. GamingTrend still finds it "janky" in places.
Noir Mode
It sounds great, but GamingTrend found it felt tacked on and made some interface elements, like dialogue timers, harder to read. It is optional, so it is easy to ignore.
A few bugs
Some reviewers saw small bugs, like a resolution change problem on PC and occasional stutters (CGMagazine).
How does it run on PC?
Very well. It is a light game: the recommended specs are only a GTX 1050 Ti or RX 6400, a Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 2300X and 8 GB of RAM, for High settings at 1080p and 60 FPS. GamingTrend reports it easily reached a 170 FPS monitor's refresh rate at 1440p on desktop, and about 190 FPS on a gaming laptop.
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Official The Wolf Among Us Remastered PC requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / AMD Phenom II X4 910 | Intel Core i3-8100 / AMD Ryzen 3 2300X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 5870 (1 GB) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6400 (4 GB) |
| Storage | Not listed yet | Not listed yet |
Source: official The Wolf Among Us Remastered website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.
All the details are in our Wolf Among Us Remastered PC requirements guide. To see the FPS your graphics card should get, use the FPS Estimator. Not sure what is in your PC? Check My PC finds your parts in seconds. For a story game, cap your frame rate at 60 for the smoothest experience.
How long is The Wolf Among Us Remastered?
About 9 hours to finish all five episodes, according to GamingTrend, a little more if you watch the extras and replay to see other choices.
Should you buy The Wolf Among Us Remastered?
Yes, if:
- You never played The Wolf Among Us. Critics agree this is the best version.
- You love story games, detective stories or Telltale's other series.
Think twice, if:
- You already played the original and only want new story: there is none, only the Lost Scenes.
- You dislike quick-time events and dialogue-heavy games.
If you own the original digitally, check the store page: Telltale announced bigger discounts for owners of the original.
Price and platforms
| Release date | October 29, 2026 |
| Price | $24.99, with a 20% launch discount |
| PC | Steam and Epic Games Store |
| Consoles | PS5 and Xbox (Switch version later) |
| Developer and publisher | Telltale |
Buy it on the official Steam page. More about the game on our Wolf Among Us Remastered hub.
FAQ
Is The Wolf Among Us Remastered good?
Yes. It has 86 on Metacritic (PC), 84 on OpenCritic and 100% of critics recommend it. The story is the highlight; the old animations are the weak point.
Is The Wolf Among Us Remastered worth it if I played the original?
Only if you want the best-looking version and the extras. The story is the same, and critics say returning players get little new.
Does The Wolf Among Us Remastered have new content?
A few playable Lost Scenes cut from the original, a Noir Mode and behind-the-scenes videos. No new episodes.
How long is The Wolf Among Us Remastered?
About 9 hours for all five episodes.
Can my PC run The Wolf Among Us Remastered?
Almost certainly. It recommends only a GTX 1050 Ti and 8 GB of RAM. Use the checker above to be sure.
More on FpsGen
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered PC requirements
- Can I run The Wolf Among Us Remastered?
- The Wolf Among Us Remastered game hub
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This is a review roundup: FpsGen did not review the game itself and gives no score. Scores from Metacritic and OpenCritic, outlet scores and quotes as compiled by Pure Xbox, PC performance and length from GamingTrend. Requirements and price from the official Steam page. Last checked October 29, 2026.
Gaming writer at FpsGen. Guides and reviews are built on official sources, patch notes and real player data.
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