Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900), or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or Radeon R7 250 (2048 VRAM) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible
Islets
Players are stitching together fractured worlds for 10 to 25 hours straight, resulting in a stellar 96 percent approval across 2409 Steam reviews. This breezy metroidvania wins hearts with pure charm and smooth exploration rather than exhausting difficulty.
What it's about: Prends ton envol et réunis un monde fragmenté dans ce metroidvania étonnamment plein de tendresse ! Aide Iko à s'aventurer à travers de magnifiques îles peintes artisanalement, à recevoir des lettres de la part de personnages excentriques ainsi qu'à affronter de puissants et monstrueux adversaires.
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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 | 164 | 139 | 14 | 11 |
| Graphics / art | 51 | 50 | 1 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 41 | 36 | 1 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 30 | 21 | 2 | 7 |
| Audio / music | 28 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| Value for money | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Performance | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.6 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 25, 2026 · All-time low: €7.80 (Jul 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 54,7 % of players.
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Strengths
- Visual presentation dazzles the community, yielding 50 positive mentions out of 51.
- Core mechanics feel fantastic in motion, driving 139 positive mentions out of 164.
- Narrative elements charm the audience, accounting for 36 positive mentions out of 41.
- Sound design strikes the right chord with 26 positive mentions out of 28.
Weaknesses
- Content pacing leaves some wanting more, showing 7 negative mentions out of 30.
- Pricing stirs minor debate, marked by 4 negative mentions out of 11.
Who is it for?
Metroidvania fans looking for an approachable, charming adventure that respects their time and delivers smooth platforming will feel right at home.
Is Islets worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 2,409 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Visual presentation dazzles the community, yielding. Current price: 7,80€ (60% off).
Verdict
With a rock-solid 93 percent approval on the 477 post-release reviews, this vibrant journey proves that tight design and delightful aesthetics trump sheer brutality. It stands out as an inviting, polished gem in the action-adventure genre.
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