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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 x64 Processeur : Intel i3-10100F Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Lootbound

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 14, 2026
sample: 406 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
86/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 873 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 76/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 78% positive vs 82% overall (1,300 recent reviews)
14,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Adventurers are sinking hours of tactical runs into Lootbound, driving an 88 percent approval rate across 406 post-launch reviews and an 83 percent global Steam score. While the core loop hooks players for up to 25 hours or more, certain rough edges around its systems still spark debate.

What it's about: Lootbound est un roguelite tactique avec des combats au tour par tour, une gestion du butin et des éléments de D&D dans un univers de dark fantasy. Affrontez des ennemis dangereux, récupérez du butin épique, recrutez des alliés et guidez-les sur la voie de l’aventure.

In-game

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« This is an absolute gem.Love it. I'm addicted to it. Great game. I had 40+ hours in the demo just in the last week. Also it works on steam deck, even tho it's not verified yet. And the release date price. Perfection. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played14441
« Just spent 30 minutes fitting my gear on my characters during a run. Died in one hit to a crit. Great game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 23 h played64
« Runs smooth as on steam-deck despite the unverified status as of yet. Picked this up without having tried to demo as the launch price was so reasonable, game is wicked! Looking forward to appease the addiction later this weekend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played322
« That moment when a messy inventory suddenly becomes a working build is extremely satisfying. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played211
« Promising but needs QoL features and descriptions of items, dice, things in general improved. Tries to be a light Slay the spire / Backpack Hero hybrid but isn't there all the way. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played21
« Turn-based game with pumping elements, you can play and spend time and money ))) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« The game is fun for about an hour. After that, it's the same single map over and over again, I was actually a bit shocked by that. It's the same map as the one in the demo. After you beat it once, you've beat it completely. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played6211
« Style over substance Grindy and plain, it could’ve been an autobattler really »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Extremely grindy game. There's little skill involved in creating a build, it's mostly RNG. And without Vampire, the game is virtually unbeatable. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« acceptable for the ten bucks i paid. rougelike maybe barely. needs core updates but the art is nice »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played
« vibe was cool. the gameplay is boring. items are boring. wanted to refund but barey missed the window. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« I really like this tactical roguelite. Loot is deep and turn-based combat is great. D&D vibes.!! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1

In players' words

« This is an absolute gem.Love it. I'm addicted to it. Great game. I had 40+ hours in the demo just in the last week. Also it works on steam deck, even tho it's not verified yet. And the release date price. Perfection. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 17 h played14441
« The game is fun for about an hour. After that, it's the same single map over and over again, I was actually a bit shocked by that. It's the same map as the one in the demo. After you beat it once, you've beat it completely. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played6211
« Just spent 30 minutes fitting my gear on my characters during a run. Died in one hit to a crit. Great game. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 23 h played64
« Style over substance Grindy and plain, it could’ve been an autobattler really »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Runs smooth as on steam-deck despite the unverified status as of yet. Picked this up without having tried to demo as the launch price was so reasonable, game is wicked! Looking forward to appease the addiction later this weekend. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played322
« Extremely grindy game. There's little skill involved in creating a build, it's mostly RNG. And without Vampire, the game is virtually unbeatable. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 8 h played
« That moment when a messy inventory suddenly becomes a working build is extremely satisfying. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played211
« acceptable for the ten bucks i paid. rougelike maybe barely. needs core updates but the art is nice »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played
« Promising but needs QoL features and descriptions of items, dice, things in general improved. Tries to be a light Slay the spire / Backpack Hero hybrid but isn't there all the way. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played21
« vibe was cool. the gameplay is boring. items are boring. wanted to refund but barey missed the window. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Turn-based game with pumping elements, you can play and spend time and money ))) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« I really like this tactical roguelite. Loot is deep and turn-based combat is great. D&D vibes.!! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
80 % pos · n=167
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=54
Content / longevity
19 % pos · n=42
Value for money
79 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
37 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
93 % pos · n=15
Story / writing
79 % pos · n=14
Performance
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay167134924
Graphics / art545013
Content / longevity428826
Value for money191513
Interface / UX197012
Audio / music151401
Story / writing141130
Performance4400
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.

<2h
74 % (n=54)
2-10h
91 % (n=235)
10-25h
88 % (n=94)
>25h
87 % (n=23)

💶 Price history

€8.96€10.66€12.36€14.06€15.77€9.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 19, 2026 · All-time low: €9.74 (Aug 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

2 review videos analyzed: 1 positive1 mixed0 negative

Les joueurs Steam et les créateurs YouTube s'accordent sur la qualité des graphismes, salués de manière unanime, tandis que l'interface utilisateur (UI) est critiquée des deux côtés, bien que les créateurs y consacrent plus d'attention. En revanche, les joueurs pointent massivement le contenu du jeu comme décevant, un aspect peu évoqué ou nuancé par les créateurs, qui semblent plus focalisés sur le gameplay et l'aspect visuel.

Gameplay
50 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay loop drives the experience, with 134 positive mentions out of 167 total.
  • Visual presentation charms the community, generating 50 positive mentions out of 54.
  • Sound design hits the right notes, earning 14 positive mentions out of 15.
  • Pricing feels fair to the majority, reflected in 15 positive mentions out of 19.

Weaknesses

  • Content volume leaves players wanting more, with 26 negative mentions out of 42.
  • Interface design frustrates navigation, accounting for 12 negative mentions out of 19.

Who is it for?

Casual RPG fans and tactical adventurers looking for a charming, strategy-infused indie loop will find plenty to love here.

Is Lootbound worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 83% of 873 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay loop drives the experience. Current price: 14,99€.

Verdict

Lootbound successfully delivers an engaging tactical adventure that keeps players invested well past the ten-hour mark. Despite some interface hurdles and a hunger for expanded content, its strong fundamentals make it a worthy addition to the library.

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