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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 ti or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: VR not recommended on minimum specs Notes supplémentaires : Minimum specs allow for 720p 60FPS low settings gameplay, for non-VR mode

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Meta Quest and Valve Index for VR mode

Lumines Arise

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 11, 2025
sample: 409 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 909 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 86/100 (42 OpenCritic reviews)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Audiovisual immersion drives the pulse of Lumines Arise, keeping 120 players hooked for over 25 hours. Steam reviews reflect this fascination, landing at a stellar 95 percent positive rating across 409 post-release evaluations.

What it's about: Lumines, le jeu de réflexion culte, est revisité dans une version époustouflante et addictive par les créateurs de Tetris® Effect: Connected. Chaque bloc placé et chaque son vibrant déclenchent des visuels éblouissants, synchronisés au rythme d'une bande-son contagieuse et éclectique.

In-game

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« Well worth the wait. Lumines 1 and 2 are some of my favorite games of all time. Perfect gameplay. Perfect style. And, naturally, amazing music. We're shinnin'. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played11
« holy hell this game is optimized i ran it in vr at 120fps with max graphics and rendering scale at 150% and had no frame drops or artifacting at all how is this the most optimized vr game ive played in the last 5 years »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 44 h played1
« The only game developer I trust enough to buy a game when there are no reviews. I’ve loved everything since Rez on the Dreamcast, and on first play, this seems like no exception. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played21
« get stoned, make squares, sound and screen goes WOAH It's still a lumines, but an awesome one, must buy if you like tetris effect and old lumines »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played1
« Lumines X Tetris Effect = grosse saveur »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played
« They didn’t have to go this hard for the music and graphic but they did, and it feel so great for a puzzle game. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played
« All style, no substance. Half the stages are so dark and noisy that you can't see what color the blocks are and the music is pretty forgettable compared to the original. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« I wanted to play Lumines, not Tetris Effect! »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« Dont be surprised if the team drops support for this game after two and half years. Enhance's price premium is unjustifiable. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played
« I loved Tetris Effect but this just not as good. Some of the levels are beautiful but several songs are so bad that I put the game on mute. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 3 h played
« great for newcomers i guess but its trying too hard to be tetris effect instead of lumines just get lumines remastered »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 4 h played
« La boucle est bouclée, après avoir injecter la musique dans Tetris, les graphismes 3D arrivent dans Lumines. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 12 h played

In players' words

« Well worth the wait. Lumines 1 and 2 are some of my favorite games of all time. Perfect gameplay. Perfect style. And, naturally, amazing music. We're shinnin'. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 19 h played11
« All style, no substance. Half the stages are so dark and noisy that you can't see what color the blocks are and the music is pretty forgettable compared to the original. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 7 h played
« holy hell this game is optimized i ran it in vr at 120fps with max graphics and rendering scale at 150% and had no frame drops or artifacting at all how is this the most optimized vr game ive played in the last 5 years »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 44 h played1
« I wanted to play Lumines, not Tetris Effect! »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« The only game developer I trust enough to buy a game when there are no reviews. I’ve loved everything since Rez on the Dreamcast, and on first play, this seems like no exception. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played21
« Dont be surprised if the team drops support for this game after two and half years. Enhance's price premium is unjustifiable. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 5 h played
« get stoned, make squares, sound and screen goes WOAH It's still a lumines, but an awesome one, must buy if you like tetris effect and old lumines »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played1
« I loved Tetris Effect but this just not as good. Some of the levels are beautiful but several songs are so bad that I put the game on mute. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 3 h played
« Lumines X Tetris Effect = grosse saveur »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played
« great for newcomers i guess but its trying too hard to be tetris effect instead of lumines just get lumines remastered »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 4 h played
« They didn’t have to go this hard for the music and graphic but they did, and it feel so great for a puzzle game. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 11 h played
« La boucle est bouclée, après avoir injecter la musique dans Tetris, les graphismes 3D arrivent dans Lumines. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 12 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
86 % pos · n=118
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=102
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=79
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
12 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
25 % pos · n=4
Value for money
25 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11810288
Audio / music1029246
Graphics / art797324
Content / longevity9603
Multiplayer8125
Interface / UX6105
Performance4103
Value for money4103
Story / writing2101
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 6 h.

<2h
83 % (n=24)
2-10h
94 % (n=145)
10-25h
98 % (n=120)
>25h
96 % (n=120)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 95% positive95NovDec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarMay 2026 : 90% positive90May

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

💶 Price history

€28.00€31.49€34.99€38.48€41.982026€29.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 11, 2025 · All-time low: €29.99 (May 04, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Audio design acts as the primary hook, driving 92 positive mentions out of 102
  • Core puzzle mechanics excel with 102 positive mentions out of 118
  • Art direction captivates players, pulling in 73 positive mentions out of 79 for its visual splendor

Weaknesses

  • Interface choices draw criticism with 5 negative mentions out of 6
  • Multiplayer features struggle to find their footing, registering 5 negative mentions out of 8 total

Who is it for?

Puzzle purists and rhythm-action devotees who want an intense, audio-driven aesthetic experience will find their ideal match here.

Is Lumines Arise worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 909 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Audio design acts as the primary hook, driving. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

Lumines Arise successfully blends sensory spectacle with tight puzzle mechanics, winning over the vast majority of its players. While minor UI and multiplayer complaints exist, the core loop remains a triumph.

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