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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Dual Core 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Espace disque : 350 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SDL_GameController devices fully supported

Kitsune Tails

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 1, 2024
sample: 403 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
86/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 890 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,50€ 12,67€ -35%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Kitsune Tails has captivated nearly all players into 10-hour quests or beyond, leaving no room for doubt about its charm. Its post-release reception still soars at 88% positive despite a few early stumbles.

What it's about: Run, jump, and dash across a land inspired by Japanese mythology and untangle the love triangle between three young women on a journey of self discovery. Explore the complicated relationships between kitsune and humans through classic platforming action.

In-game

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« This is Mario Bros but as a fully voice acted game with a story. It seems like some of the characters are a little hot for each other so far. Seems interesting. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played1
« The orange fox smokes underwater 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 10 h played1
« gay fopsgirl!!!!! i love this game <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 4 h played1
« Un bel hommage à Super Mario Bros 3 , un platformer néoretro de qualité. Musique, gameplay et scénario bien sympa. À faire si vous êtes adepte du genre. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 20 h played
« A very cute, enjoyable and stylish fopsgirl game. It's great! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played
« Ne vous arrêtez pas à "on dirait un romhack de Mario 3" le jeu est très bon et l'histoire vraiment sympa. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 5 h played
« Wants to be SMB4 but doesn't have the level design or polish to run with the classics. If you've never played SMB3 or SMBW I guess you could enjoy this but it didn't do it for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played1
« Game starts out great, very cute and mechanically sound. Then it devolves into underwater levels and auto scrollers and becomes unenjoyable. I wanted to like it, but I can't. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played
« Great looking presentation dragged down by level design that swings from dull to unfair. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 6 h played
« the game was good until i had to play through the entire game a second time to finish the story »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played
« Leave SMB3 out of the fridge for way too long and then sink your teeth into it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Je n'en suis encore qu'au début mais le jeu déborde déjà de charme ✨ »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 1 h played

In players' words

« This is Mario Bros but as a fully voice acted game with a story. It seems like some of the characters are a little hot for each other so far. Seems interesting. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played1
« Wants to be SMB4 but doesn't have the level design or polish to run with the classics. If you've never played SMB3 or SMBW I guess you could enjoy this but it didn't do it for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 1 h played1
« The orange fox smokes underwater 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 10 h played1
« Game starts out great, very cute and mechanically sound. Then it devolves into underwater levels and auto scrollers and becomes unenjoyable. I wanted to like it, but I can't. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played
« gay fopsgirl!!!!! i love this game <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 4 h played1
« Great looking presentation dragged down by level design that swings from dull to unfair. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 6 h played
« Un bel hommage à Super Mario Bros 3 , un platformer néoretro de qualité. Musique, gameplay et scénario bien sympa. À faire si vous êtes adepte du genre. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 20 h played
« the game was good until i had to play through the entire game a second time to finish the story »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 8 h played
« A very cute, enjoyable and stylish fopsgirl game. It's great! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played
« Leave SMB3 out of the fridge for way too long and then sink your teeth into it. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Ne vous arrêtez pas à "on dirait un romhack de Mario 3" le jeu est très bon et l'histoire vraiment sympa. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 5 h played
« Je n'en suis encore qu'au début mais le jeu déborde déjà de charme ✨ »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 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=164
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=88
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=51
Audio / music
78 % pos · n=23
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=22
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1641132031
Story / writing888233
Graphics / art515001
Audio / music231814
Content / longevity221129
Interface / UX8206
Value for money2002
Performance1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.

🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
78 % (n=89)
2-10h
88 % (n=208)
10-25h
99 % (n=94)
>25h
100 % (n=12)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2024 : 97% positive97AugSep 2024 : 91% positive91SepNov 2024 : 81% positive81NovDec 2024 : 84% positive84DecJan 2025 : 94% positive94Jan

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,8 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story weaves players in effortlessly: 82 positive mentions out of 88 reviews specifically praise it.
  • Graphics leap off the screen with near-universal acclaim: 50 out of 51 mentions glow positively.
  • Gameplay keeps everyone glued for hours, with 113 positive mentions against only 31 negative out of 164 total.
  • Audio and music strike a nostalgic chord, earning 18 positive mentions out of 23 reviews mentioning it.

Weaknesses

  • UI choices confuse more than they help: 6 negative mentions out of 8 total.
  • A handful of players report content concerns, with 9 negative mentions versus 11 positive out of 22.

Who is it for?

Fans of colorful, narrative-driven action-adventure indies who crave memorable worlds and inclusive storytelling will find a home here. Players seeking flawless polish may need to temper expectations.

Is Kitsune Tails worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 890 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: The story weaves players in effortlessly. Current price: 12,67€ (35% off).

Verdict

Kitsune Tails isn’t just a hit—it’s a heartwarmer that refuses to let go, with 94% of Steam reviews glowing overall. While minor rough edges linger, the core experience shines brightly enough to overshadow them.

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Kitsune Tails: 86/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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