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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP and up Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Engare

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Released October 23, 2017
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 467 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€ 5,85€ -40%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A hypnotic puzzle game where visual art and sound collide: 27 players out of 61 highlight the music as a standout feature. Nearly every review since launch praises its uniqueness, with 94% positive sentiments.

What it's about: Engare is a game about motion and geometry. Part puzzle game, part drawing tool, Engare is all about your geometric imagination. It’s a meditation on the dynamics of simple machines and the beauty buried deep within repeating motion.

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« Version longue : https://wp.me/P5KpKn-yi Version courte : un jeu de puzzle géométriques au style inimitable, une expérience différente, originale et magistrale. Vivement une suite. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 2 h played
« Petite pépite si vous aimez la géométrie, il est plutôt simple et relaxant »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2023 · 1 h played
« Les générateurs d'arabesques de ce jeu me donne des envies de construction de palais maure. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 2 h played
« Un très beau et très reposant jeu de réflexion ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 6 h played
« Très sympa, mais un peu court. Le fait de pouvoir faire joujou avec les spirographes à la fin du jeu permettra à certain·e·s d'y passer un peu plus de temps. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 1 h played
« Super petit jeu. Se termine en moins de deux heures mais très bon concept de petit casse tête :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2018 · 1 h played
« It's a pretty cool meditation, but the puzzles are all just try-until-it-works point-and-click (with a little bit of help from keen and patient observation). Some are way too easy and a few are absurdly hard. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2018 · 2 h played
« Pretty, but frustrating to chase small targets »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 1 h played
« Frankly, I tried very much to like this game, but just found it tedious and very boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 0 h played
« This is at worse a mediocre puzzle game, and at best, a program that lets you make spirographs. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 1 h played
« I want to love this game but, on deck, it's too fiddly and unforgiving. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 1 h played
« Un magnifique jeu dont l'atmosphère est très reposant. La musique orientale est très agréable, les puzzles sont parfois assez ardus (ce qu'on demande à un jeu de puzzles)... C'est une très belle découverte ! Bravo à toi Mahdi ! براوو »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2018 · 2 h played

In players' words

« Version longue : https://wp.me/P5KpKn-yi Version courte : un jeu de puzzle géométriques au style inimitable, une expérience différente, originale et magistrale. Vivement une suite. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 2 h played
« It's a pretty cool meditation, but the puzzles are all just try-until-it-works point-and-click (with a little bit of help from keen and patient observation). Some are way too easy and a few are absurdly hard. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2018 · 2 h played
« Petite pépite si vous aimez la géométrie, il est plutôt simple et relaxant »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2023 · 1 h played
« Pretty, but frustrating to chase small targets »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 1 h played
« Les générateurs d'arabesques de ce jeu me donne des envies de construction de palais maure. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 2 h played
« Frankly, I tried very much to like this game, but just found it tedious and very boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 0 h played
« Un très beau et très reposant jeu de réflexion ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2020 · 6 h played
« This is at worse a mediocre puzzle game, and at best, a program that lets you make spirographs. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2020 · 1 h played
« Très sympa, mais un peu court. Le fait de pouvoir faire joujou avec les spirographes à la fin du jeu permettra à certain·e·s d'y passer un peu plus de temps. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 1 h played
« I want to love this game but, on deck, it's too fiddly and unforgiving. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2023 · 1 h played
« Super petit jeu. Se termine en moins de deux heures mais très bon concept de petit casse tête :) »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2018 · 1 h played
« Un magnifique jeu dont l'atmosphère est très reposant. La musique orientale est très agréable, les puzzles sont parfois assez ardus (ce qu'on demande à un jeu de puzzles)... C'est une très belle découverte ! Bravo à toi Mahdi ! براوو »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2018 · 2 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
87 % pos · n=162
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=102
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=61
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=42
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=18
Value for money
53 % pos · n=15
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay162141714
Graphics / art10210101
Audio / music615911
Content / longevity4227312
Interface / UX183411
Value for money15816
Story / writing111100
Stability / bugs4103
Performance2101
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.

🪤 96 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=253)
2-10h
99 % (n=137)
10-25h
100 % (n=7)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The music drives the experience home: 59 positive mentions out of 61
  • Puzzle design shines through: 20 positive mentions out of 22 for the 'puzzles' keyword
  • A feast for the eyes with geometric beauty: 101 positive mentions out of 102 for graphics
  • Short but impactful sessions resonate: 19 mentions using 'relaxant' and 'court'

Weaknesses

  • Content runs thin for some: 12 negative mentions out of 42 for 'content'
  • User interface frustrates a minority: 11 negative mentions out of 18 for 'ui'
  • Price draws mixed reactions: 6 negative mentions out of 15 for 'price'

Who is it for?

Fans of cerebral, visually stunning puzzle games who appreciate short, immersive sessions. Players seeking deep lore or multiplayer will find little here.

Is Engare worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 467 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The music drives the experience home. Current price: 5,85€ (40% off).

Verdict

Engare is a niche masterpiece that blends art, math, and music into a tranquil challenge. Its brevity and simplicity are strengths, not flaws, though content depth could frustrate completionists. A near-flawless 95% positive rating cements its status as a hidden gem.

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