The combat itself is the beating heart of the experience: 149 positive mentions out of 165. Over 90% of players agree the action keeps them hooked, with many logging more than 10 hours already.
What it's about: Mettez vos gants de boxes, chaussez vos sabots et entrez dans le monde de Decline's Drops, une aventure entièrement dessinée à la main, pleine de grenouilles OGM, de poulets aux hormones et d'Hydres agricoles! Vengez votre potager et venez à bout des 6 têtes pensantes de L'Eternal Corp!
In-game
« Fierté Française, Plateformer, Combat, Enigme, Boss on ne s'ennuie pas. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 6 h played« Masterclass mais rend moi mon artstyle, voleur (le jeu est magnifique) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 7 h played« Super découverte , un mélange de supersmashbrawl et sonic , de beau graphisme et un super gameplay , a tester absolument ! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 1 h played« Really charming game that will delight the wavedashing nerds out there (me) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 8 h played« Really well made. Love the visual style. The game feels like it has its own identity. Well worth a try if you like platformers and also liked Super Smash brawls story mode. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
« The controls are garbage. Random accelerations mess with your timing, and when you to account for them they just don't happen and mess with your timing anyway. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played« As much as i wanted to love the game, losing the first race after the first level because this flying fist gets stuck on a corner is just too frustrating. But i would read a comic in that art style. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played« Looks and sounds gorgeous, and plays super smooth. Just coming up with different combos for the enemies is already lots of fun, but then the level design is also really tight! It's made with love and that shows. Definitely recommend. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 1 h played« Cute aesthetics, good collectibles to hunt and fun enemies to fight, what more could you want out of a platformer? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 6 h played
In players' words
« Fierté Française, Plateformer, Combat, Enigme, Boss on ne s'ennuie pas. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 6 h played« The controls are garbage. Random accelerations mess with your timing, and when you to account for them they just don't happen and mess with your timing anyway. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 4 h played« Masterclass mais rend moi mon artstyle, voleur (le jeu est magnifique) »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 7 h played« As much as i wanted to love the game, losing the first race after the first level because this flying fist gets stuck on a corner is just too frustrating. But i would read a comic in that art style. »👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played« Super découverte , un mélange de supersmashbrawl et sonic , de beau graphisme et un super gameplay , a tester absolument ! »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 1 h played« Looks and sounds gorgeous, and plays super smooth. Just coming up with different combos for the enemies is already lots of fun, but then the level design is also really tight! It's made with love and that shows. Definitely recommend. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 1 h played« Really charming game that will delight the wavedashing nerds out there (me) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 8 h played« Cute aesthetics, good collectibles to hunt and fun enemies to fight, what more could you want out of a platformer? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 6 h played« Really well made. Love the visual style. The game feels like it has its own identity. Well worth a try if you like platformers and also liked Super Smash brawls story mode. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=165
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=103
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=67
Story / writing
83 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
73 % pos · n=26
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
10 % pos · n=10
Performance
20 % pos · n=5
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
165
149
7
9
Graphics / art
103
100
0
3
Audio / music
67
62
1
4
Story / writing
29
24
0
5
Content / longevity
26
19
1
6
Interface / UX
14
0
0
14
Stability / bugs
10
1
0
9
Performance
5
1
1
3
Value for money
3
3
0
0
Multiplayer
3
2
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 24 min.
🪤 73 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 14 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,7 % of players.
Combat praised relentlessly: 149 positive mentions out of 165 total
Gorgeous visuals steal the show: 100 positive mentions out of 103
Audio lingers longer than the credits: 62 positive mentions out of 67
High replay value shines through: 19 positive mentions out of 26 about content variety
Weaknesses
Controls feel clunky to a vocal minority: 14 negative mentions out of 14
Bugs sneak in during frantic moments: 9 negative mentions out of 10
Performance hiccups surface occasionally: 3 negative mentions out of 5
Who is it for?
Fans of punishing but rewarding platform-action games with tight design and killer soundtracks will eat this up. Players who demand flawless execution or complex narratives may want to temper expectations.
Is Decline's Drops worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 222 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Combat praised relentlessly. Current price: 7,39€ (50% off).
Verdict
This indie darling delivers on its promise: relentless, stylish combat wrapped in eye-catching art and a standout soundtrack. The rough edges are real, but most players are too busy smashing through bosses to care. A must-play for action-platformer enthusiasts.
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