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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : Intel i5+ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 460 / Radeon HD 7800 or better

ElecHead

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 14, 2021
sample: 430 reviews posted after launch (162 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 1,417 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 84/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+11)
8,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

ElecHead's puzzle mechanics have become a central talking point, with 82 mentions in reviews, and are widely credited with making the game a compelling experience. The game's post-release positive review rate of 96% and overall positive review rate of 97% further underscore its appeal. With gameplay being praised in 142 out of 154 mentions, the game has clearly resonated with players.

What it's about: ⚡+🤖+🧩

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« Went back to this after playing Öoo, and it's just as brilliant. Nama Takahashi is the master of taking a mechanic to its absolute limit. There's no filler here. I think I still prefer Öoo, but you can't go wrong playing either one. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played1
« Extremely good platformer/puzzler. Some of the puzzles really make you think creatively, absolutely wonderful game. The art is very good. All around great experience, you will not regret this if you like puzzle games. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 7 h played1
« Un petit jeu original et très plaisant à jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 4 h played
« Très bon jeu, j'aime beaucoup l'esthétique. Certains moments peuvent porter à confusion mais on finis par comprendre »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 10 h played
« Bon jeu mais terni par un collectible caché sans aucune indication [spoiler] Il faut rentrer dans la texture d'un mur banal pour avoir une amélioration essentielle pour obtenir d'autres collectibles [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 5 h played
« I just love so much a good puzzle game. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 4 h played
« Game is great, but not worth its price. Should be sold 3€ »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2023 · 3 h played
« Some decent puzzles, but unintuitive maps with completely hidden secrets and requires way too much backtracking. The bad outweighs the good. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played
« It's an interesting puzzle game but gets boring quickly for me unfortunately »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« There is zero text only pixel icons that are supposed to be "obvious"? I wanted to exit the game, but apparently I erased my progress, cool. ♥♥♥♥ this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« puzzle-game avec une esthétique old school , mais avec de très bonne mécanique de jeu , jeu assez court , mais sans répétition , (dans le même esprit OOo du même auteur) »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 8 h played

In players' words

« Went back to this after playing Öoo, and it's just as brilliant. Nama Takahashi is the master of taking a mechanic to its absolute limit. There's no filler here. I think I still prefer Öoo, but you can't go wrong playing either one. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played1
« Game is great, but not worth its price. Should be sold 3€ »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2023 · 3 h played
« Extremely good platformer/puzzler. Some of the puzzles really make you think creatively, absolutely wonderful game. The art is very good. All around great experience, you will not regret this if you like puzzle games. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 7 h played1
« Some decent puzzles, but unintuitive maps with completely hidden secrets and requires way too much backtracking. The bad outweighs the good. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played
« Un petit jeu original et très plaisant à jouer. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 4 h played
« It's an interesting puzzle game but gets boring quickly for me unfortunately »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« Très bon jeu, j'aime beaucoup l'esthétique. Certains moments peuvent porter à confusion mais on finis par comprendre »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 10 h played
« There is zero text only pixel icons that are supposed to be "obvious"? I wanted to exit the game, but apparently I erased my progress, cool. ♥♥♥♥ this game. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Bon jeu mais terni par un collectible caché sans aucune indication [spoiler] Il faut rentrer dans la texture d'un mur banal pour avoir une amélioration essentielle pour obtenir d'autres collectibles [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 5 h played
« puzzle-game avec une esthétique old school , mais avec de très bonne mécanique de jeu , jeu assez court , mais sans répétition , (dans le même esprit OOo du même auteur) »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 8 h played
« I just love so much a good puzzle game. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 4 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
92 % pos · n=154
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=30
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
55 % pos · n=22
Value for money
17 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
57 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
25 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay15414275
Graphics / art302910
Audio / music292810
Content / longevity221255
Value for money122010
Interface / UX7403
Story / writing4103
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.

<2h
81 % (n=37)
2-10h
97 % (n=375)
10-25h
94 % (n=16)
>25h
100 % (n=2)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 89% positive89AugSep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 96% positive96OctNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 97% positive97JulAug 2026 : 76% positive76Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€3.30€4.90€6.51€8.12€9.73€4.04

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 08, 2026 · All-time low: €4.04 (Aug 08, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

28,1 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 63,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 142 positive mentions out of 154
  • Graphics and audio are widely appreciated: 29 positive mentions out of 30 for graphics and 28 out of 29 for audio
  • The puzzle mechanics are a major highlight: 82 mentions in reviews

Weaknesses

  • Some players feel the game is too short: 15 mentions of 'court' in reviews
  • A few players have expressed dissatisfaction with the price: 10 negative mentions out of 12

Who is it for?

ElecHead is ideal for fans of puzzle-platformers and indie games who enjoy challenging yet fun gameplay. Players looking for a well-designed and engaging experience will find ElecHead to be an excellent choice.

Is ElecHead worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 1,417 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 8,99€.

Verdict

With its engaging puzzle mechanics, excellent graphics and audio, and overwhelmingly positive player feedback, ElecHead is a standout title in the indie gaming scene. The game's ability to balance challenge and fun has resulted in a loyal player base. Overall, ElecHead is a must-play for fans of puzzle-platformers and indie games.

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