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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ 7th-generation i5 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD graphics 620 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

Don't Touch the Snail

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 29, 2026
sample: 165 reviews posted after launch (112 AI-classified)
81/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 86 % · 165 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The frantic, touch‑avoidance gameplay fuels both excitement and irritation, with “fun” appearing 17 times and “frustration” 10 times in player chatter. Across 165 Steam reviews, 86 % are positive, earning a Very Positive rating.

What it's about: Le tout premier idle anti-cozy au monde. Vous n’avez qu’une seule vie. Un escargot vous poursuit sans fin. S’il vous touche, vous ne pourrez plus jamais rejouer.

In-game

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« When i brought this game, i thought that it woud be easy. Turns out the human brain can mess up very easily. Really fun! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« Do not play this game if you have ADHD I was entirely focused, until I suddenly forgot, talking to myself, while watching something. And died Anyways, very fun game! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« Did not sign the pact 10/10 EDIT: jokes I couldn't resist immortality. And now I'm in the top 10! Come and catch me, snuckers hehehe »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played
« The snail is on top of my review right now while I'm typing this. God, I am so scared. Immortality is not worth it if it means I must be paranoid for all eternity. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« You have a little snail walking around, that's kinda it It slides toward your mouse, it's pretty cute Haha, looks like mine's about to- »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 32 h played
« Great game. to the all the haters, you must have died in the first 10 minutes. Couldn't be me. (wrote this review while playing the game). Also what are the chances for coin drops? »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 5 h played
« its kinda fun but can u add a revive button that doesent let u back on the leader board but you can still die thank u »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« The fact that if the snail touches you, the game is "bricked forever" (unless you edit the files I'm assuming) and that one of the achievements is staying alive for an entire year, I'll pass. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« something for free you'd find on itch, not a product worth money »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« Honestly not worth it. Simple mistake ruined my game less than 20 minutes into it. The low price feels like a cash grab for a game you can only play once. Would be better if it was free for a game like this. Do not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« probably just my computer but my mouse froze up at the worst time causing me to lose. :( honestly this is just a way to waste your money and time for a chance to be on a leaderboard go spend your money on something with actual game content. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« IM WRITING THIS WHILE PLAYING. IM NUMBER ONE NOT COUNTING DEVS »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« When i brought this game, i thought that it woud be easy. Turns out the human brain can mess up very easily. Really fun! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« its kinda fun but can u add a revive button that doesent let u back on the leader board but you can still die thank u »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Do not play this game if you have ADHD I was entirely focused, until I suddenly forgot, talking to myself, while watching something. And died Anyways, very fun game! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« The fact that if the snail touches you, the game is "bricked forever" (unless you edit the files I'm assuming) and that one of the achievements is staying alive for an entire year, I'll pass. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« Did not sign the pact 10/10 EDIT: jokes I couldn't resist immortality. And now I'm in the top 10! Come and catch me, snuckers hehehe »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played
« something for free you'd find on itch, not a product worth money »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« The snail is on top of my review right now while I'm typing this. God, I am so scared. Immortality is not worth it if it means I must be paranoid for all eternity. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« Honestly not worth it. Simple mistake ruined my game less than 20 minutes into it. The low price feels like a cash grab for a game you can only play once. Would be better if it was free for a game like this. Do not recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played
« You have a little snail walking around, that's kinda it It slides toward your mouse, it's pretty cute Haha, looks like mine's about to- »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 32 h played
« probably just my computer but my mouse froze up at the worst time causing me to lose. :( honestly this is just a way to waste your money and time for a chance to be on a leaderboard go spend your money on something with actual game content. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 2 h played
« Great game. to the all the haters, you must have died in the first 10 minutes. Couldn't be me. (wrote this review while playing the game). Also what are the chances for coin drops? »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 5 h played
« IM WRITING THIS WHILE PLAYING. IM NUMBER ONE NOT COUNTING DEVS »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
69 % pos · n=99
Value for money
50 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Multiplayer
57 % pos · n=7
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9968724
Value for money14707
Content / longevity131102
Interface / UX8206
Multiplayer7412
Performance3003
Stability / bugs3003
Story / writing2200
Graphics / art1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 min.

🪤 87 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
81 % (n=105)
2-10h
95 % (n=40)
10-25h
83 % (n=6)
>25h
100 % (n=14)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay generates the most discussion: 68 positive mentions out of 99 total.
  • Content variety is praised: 11 positive mentions out of 13 total.
  • The brief story receives unanimous praise: 2 positive mentions out of 2 total.
  • Graphics receive a clean vote: 1 positive mention out of 1 total.
  • Players who invest >25 h report perfect satisfaction: 100 % positive across 14 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a pain point: 0 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 3 total.
  • Bugs attract consistent criticism: 0 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 3 total.
  • User interface frustrates many: 2 positive and 6 negative mentions out of 8 total.
  • Price perception is split: 7 positive and 7 negative mentions out of 14 total.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy fast‑paced, reflex‑heavy indie titles and don’t mind occasional technical hiccups will likely have a blast.

Is Don't Touch the Snail worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 86% of 165 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay generates the most discussion. Current price: 1,57€.

Verdict

Don’t Touch the Snail delivers a tightly designed, high‑tension experience that many find addictive, as reflected by its 86 % positive score. Technical rough edges keep it from being flawless, so it best suits those who prioritize fun over polish.

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