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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SPI+ Processeur : SSE2 instruction set support Graphiques : Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible

LIBRARY

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Released August 10, 2018
sample: 178 reviews posted after launch (89 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 178 reviews (« Very Positive »)
1,59€ 1,19€ -25%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A remarkably brief journey through stacked shelves where 139 players finished their entire stay in under two hours. The experience captivates nearly the entire community, reflected in a 97 percent approval rating across all 178 reviews.

What it's about: LIBRARY is a cute game about hanging out and throwing stuff at your new friends! · ◡ · 💌

In-game

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« this is the most pleasant drunk purcahse i've ever made thank you mr developer and i love you very much, person reading this »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 1 h played
« It's all i could have ever dreamed of in a game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 4 h played
« I threw so many books that it pushed me out of bounds and gave me an achievement. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2019 · 0 h played
« i have 954 games in my library and this is the only one i've ever intentionally collected every achievement for »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2020 · 3 h played
« By far one of the most horrifying games I've ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 2 h played
« Cute, but the game fails to communicate what it wants from a player. And to win the game you have to brake the game basically. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 1 h played
« EDIT: changed my review to negative after the allegations on the dev Can't appreciate the game ignoring that, so bad review »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2018 · 0 h played
« https://youtu.be/BflV133ULDU Delivering exactly what it sets out to be, a brief color space to explore that leans into the incomplete elements, it doesn't nail the charm enough to recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 0 h played
« I can't believe this, it's so cute. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 6 h played
« This game is happy, and it makes me happy as well »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 0 h played

In players' words

« this is the most pleasant drunk purcahse i've ever made thank you mr developer and i love you very much, person reading this »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 1 h played
« Cute, but the game fails to communicate what it wants from a player. And to win the game you have to brake the game basically. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 1 h played
« It's all i could have ever dreamed of in a game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 4 h played
« EDIT: changed my review to negative after the allegations on the dev Can't appreciate the game ignoring that, so bad review »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2018 · 0 h played
« I threw so many books that it pushed me out of bounds and gave me an achievement. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2019 · 0 h played
« https://youtu.be/BflV133ULDU Delivering exactly what it sets out to be, a brief color space to explore that leans into the incomplete elements, it doesn't nail the charm enough to recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 0 h played
« i have 954 games in my library and this is the only one i've ever intentionally collected every achievement for »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2020 · 3 h played
« I can't believe this, it's so cute. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 6 h played
« By far one of the most horrifying games I've ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2018 · 2 h played
« This game is happy, and it makes me happy as well »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2019 · 0 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
94 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=27
Value for money
90 % pos · n=10
Graphics / art
86 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
60 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay312911
Content / longevity272241
Value for money10901
Graphics / art7601
Story / writing6600
Audio / music6600
Stability / bugs5311
Performance1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 12 min.

🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
96 % (n=139)
2-10h
100 % (n=35)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

33,8 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 52,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the enjoyment with 29 positive mentions out of 31 regarding gameplay.
  • Atmosphere and presentation shine through, backed by 6 positive audio mentions out of 6 and 6 positive story mentions out of 6.
  • Content satisfaction is high, yielding 22 positive mentions out of 27.
  • Value perception remains strong, shown by 9 positive mentions out of 10 regarding price.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups surface occasionally, with 1 positive mention, 1 negative mention, and 1 mixed mention out of 5 total bug reports.
  • Interface design drew criticism, registering 1 negative mention out of 1 for the user interface.

Who is it for?

Players seeking an adorable, highly compressed indie experience with plenty of charm and light exploration will find this a worthwhile stop.

Is LIBRARY worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 178 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the enjoyment. Current price: 1,19€ (25% off).

Verdict

Library leaves a lasting, positive impression despite its brevity, earning a Very Positive designation with 97 percent of 178 reviews favoring the title. It is a tightly packed, charming adventure that respects the player's time.

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