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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or above Processeur : 1Ghz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

KARAKARA

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 27, 2016
sample: 409 reviews posted after launch (105 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 1,862 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€ 2,92€ -70%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A post-apocalyptic visual novel that relies entirely on its charm, with 21 mentions noting how cute the aesthetic is while 29 point out it is a very brief experience. Across 409 post-release reviews, 89 percent are positive, aligning with a historical approval rating of 91 percent from 1862 total reviews.

What it's about: KARAKARA. It is the sound of aridity. It is the sound of dry asphalt and sandy winds. It is the sound of relentless sunshine, as well as the sound of a withering race.

In-game

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« I was a smug child back then, guys. But now, I am the boyfriend of a billion girls. It's really disturbing to be a [b]mack daddy[/b]. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2021 · 16 h played1
« A fun lil' adventure for people who like this sort of stuff. So far it's very enjoyable, might consider buying the next games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 6 h played2
« Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de solution pour un e VF. Je dois louper la substance du jeu mais il y a quelque chose. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 6 h played
« Le jeu est bien fait mais bien trop court. D'apres moi cela ne correspond qu'à la longueur d'une introuction. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2017 · 18 h played
« Visual novel assez quelconque mais plaisant à lire et regarder »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2019 · 5 h played
« It's not a very long visual novel, but if you're looking for a relaxing character-focused story with a post-apocalyptic twist, KARAKARA is worth a read. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 230 h played
« 1h30 d'une histoire très basique. Littéralement aucun gameplay. Loin de valoir 10 €, quelle blague. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 2 h played
« Ce jeu n'a aucun intérêt. Les dessins sont beaux, mais l'histoire est inexistante. On fini par attendre la fin du jeu alors que celui ci est pourtant court. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 5 h played
« Certain day Sekai Project had an idea: "What if we chop a game by half and sell it with a DLC?". That's what happened with this game. You just buy half of it unlike the original. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2023 · 3 h played
« ARAKARA - 18+ Adult Only Content - 8,19€ Ok, then FU! :) »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 9 h played
« Personally, I found it quite boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 7 h played
« 18+ DLC costs the same as the base game, I guess somebody knows their customers. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 5 h played

In players' words

« I was a smug child back then, guys. But now, I am the boyfriend of a billion girls. It's really disturbing to be a [b]mack daddy[/b]. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2021 · 16 h played1
« 1h30 d'une histoire très basique. Littéralement aucun gameplay. Loin de valoir 10 €, quelle blague. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2018 · 2 h played
« A fun lil' adventure for people who like this sort of stuff. So far it's very enjoyable, might consider buying the next games. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2020 · 6 h played2
« Ce jeu n'a aucun intérêt. Les dessins sont beaux, mais l'histoire est inexistante. On fini par attendre la fin du jeu alors que celui ci est pourtant court. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 5 h played
« Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas de solution pour un e VF. Je dois louper la substance du jeu mais il y a quelque chose. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 6 h played
« Certain day Sekai Project had an idea: "What if we chop a game by half and sell it with a DLC?". That's what happened with this game. You just buy half of it unlike the original. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2023 · 3 h played
« Le jeu est bien fait mais bien trop court. D'apres moi cela ne correspond qu'à la longueur d'une introuction. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2017 · 18 h played
« ARAKARA - 18+ Adult Only Content - 8,19€ Ok, then FU! :) »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2022 · 9 h played
« Visual novel assez quelconque mais plaisant à lire et regarder »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2019 · 5 h played
« Personally, I found it quite boring. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 7 h played
« It's not a very long visual novel, but if you're looking for a relaxing character-focused story with a post-apocalyptic twist, KARAKARA is worth a read. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 230 h played
« 18+ DLC costs the same as the base game, I guess somebody knows their customers. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 5 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
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=79
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=33
Value for money
31 % pos · n=26
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
6 % pos · n=16
Gameplay
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing7961108
Graphics / art333201
Value for money268315
Audio / music201802
Content / longevity161312
Gameplay6105
Performance3210
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3003

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.

<2h
77 % (n=47)
2-10h
89 % (n=300)
10-25h
100 % (n=38)
>25h
96 % (n=24)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2020 : 93% positive93MayJun 2020 : 88% positive88JunNov 2020 : 94% positive94Nov

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

29,2 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visuals win over the community with 32 positive mentions out of 33 regarding the graphics.
  • Soundtrack and audio design impress players, generating 18 positive mentions out of 20.
  • The narrative core captures interest, supported by 61 positive mentions out of 79 dedicated to the story.
  • Engaged readers invest time, as seen in the 100 percent positive rating among 38 players with 10 to 25 hours on record.

Weaknesses

  • Content volume leaves readers wanting more, reflected by 12 negative mentions out of 16.
  • Pricing draws criticism, with 15 negative mentions out of 26 noting the cost relative to length.
  • Interactive elements fall flat, registering 5 negative mentions out of 6 for gameplay.

Who is it for?

Visual novel fans looking for a relaxing, short story set in a post-apocalyptic world will find a cozy afternoon escape here.

Is KARAKARA worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 91% of 1,862 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals win over the community. Current price: 2,92€ (70% off).

Verdict

Karakara delivers a pleasant, albeit brief, narrative adventure backed by charming art and solid audio design. While some find the price tag a bit steep for the short runtime, the overall reception remains very positive with an 89 percent approval rating across recent reviews.

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