Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processeur : SSE2 instruction set support Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2GHz+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands
A rhythm-infused adventure that commands serious time investment, with 358 out of 358 players logging over 10 hours of playtime. Steam reviews echo this dedication, showing a staggering 99 percent approval rating across 403 sampled post-release reviews.
What it's about: The party-based RPG where you kick down doors and fight with music as a 3-piece band of idiots.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 133 | 127 | 5 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 80 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 56 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 42 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Combat mechanics and overall gameplay drive the praise, accounting for 127 positive mentions out of 133 total
- The narrative hits the right comedic notes, pulling 79 positive mentions out of 80
- Sound design and musical integration deliver, backed by 56 positive mentions out of 56
- Visual style charms the audience, with 41 positive mentions out of 42
Weaknesses
- Content scope leaves a tiny fraction wanting more, reflected in 1 negative and 1 mixed mention out of 18 total
- Technical hiccups surface occasionally, with 1 negative and 1 mixed mention out of 2 bug-related remarks
Who is it for?
RPG fans with a taste for sharp comedy and musical showdowns will find themselves losing dozens of hours here.
Is Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 99% of 736 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics and overall gameplay drive the praise, accounting for. Current price: 6,43€ (67% off).
Verdict
Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands hits all the right notes with an overwhelmingly positive reception since launch. It is a tightly crafted comedic journey that keeps players hooked well past the ten-hour mark.
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