Sprouting a dense underground network takes hold quickly, with 286 players logging between 2 and 10 hours of soothing cultivation at a 94 percent approval rate. Overall, 86 percent of the 394 post-release reviews are positive, though technical setbacks linger beneath the surface.
What it's about: Développez un réseau fongique toujours plus vaste dans ce jeu incrémental d’exploration relaxant. Découvrez des ressources cachées, cultivez des champignons qui automatisent la production et faites de votre mycélium un empire souterrain autonome.
In-game
« Mignon, simple a prendre en main et relativement agréable, néanmoins, avec une carte étendue et BEAUCOUP de champignons spawnés, le jeu rame beaucoup... »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« 5 heures passées en quelques minutes, pas mal pas mal ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 16 h played« franchement simple, calme, cool mais fini en moins de 5h »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« trés court (90min à 100%) mais assez chill et sympatique, pas cher et cool le temps d'une soirée^^ »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Really cool game, but too short, i 100% it in 3,4 hours so needs some more content i think but it's worth the 3 euro big thanks to the developper »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« Mon champignon s'appelais Patrick il était très beau et je l'ai défendue contre les vilains hérissons ! Patrick a finis par conquérir le monde. Longue vie à Patrick ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played
« The premise is pretty good but its absolutely bare bones and released waaaaaay too soon. Devs got some serieus catch-up to do before it flops in a few days. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Didn't encounter any good incremental growth mechanics. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 14 h played« The idea is okay, but for me the animals are just annoying, yes you need to protect with mushrooms, but I get 3 or 4 at the same time, just not a fun thing. Also there is not much keeping me interested and that is after 82 mins »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« Not worth your money. It's not even fun tbh. I like the idea but the game is just really bad, with no good progression. Everything feels pointless, all the upgrades, the mushrommes on the surface. The game also have some performance issues. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« nah this is just it's annoying and yes first time got soft locked so f-uck offf »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« great game for this price, I 100%'d it in like 3/4 hours for the first time i guess it's a little short »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
In players' words
« Mignon, simple a prendre en main et relativement agréable, néanmoins, avec une carte étendue et BEAUCOUP de champignons spawnés, le jeu rame beaucoup... »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« The premise is pretty good but its absolutely bare bones and released waaaaaay too soon. Devs got some serieus catch-up to do before it flops in a few days. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« 5 heures passées en quelques minutes, pas mal pas mal ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 16 h played« Didn't encounter any good incremental growth mechanics. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 14 h played« franchement simple, calme, cool mais fini en moins de 5h »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« The idea is okay, but for me the animals are just annoying, yes you need to protect with mushrooms, but I get 3 or 4 at the same time, just not a fun thing. Also there is not much keeping me interested and that is after 82 mins »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« trés court (90min à 100%) mais assez chill et sympatique, pas cher et cool le temps d'une soirée^^ »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« Not worth your money. It's not even fun tbh. I like the idea but the game is just really bad, with no good progression. Everything feels pointless, all the upgrades, the mushrommes on the surface. The game also have some performance issues. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 3 h played« Really cool game, but too short, i 100% it in 3,4 hours so needs some more content i think but it's worth the 3 euro big thanks to the developper »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played« nah this is just it's annoying and yes first time got soft locked so f-uck offf »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 1 h played« Mon champignon s'appelais Patrick il était très beau et je l'ai défendue contre les vilains hérissons ! Patrick a finis par conquérir le monde. Longue vie à Patrick ! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 2 h played« great game for this price, I 100%'d it in like 3/4 hours for the first time i guess it's a little short »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=130
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=76
Performance
8 % pos · n=50
Value for money
96 % pos · n=28
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=20
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=18
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
130
101
12
17
Content / longevity
76
19
7
50
Performance
50
4
3
43
Value for money
28
27
1
0
Graphics / art
20
18
0
2
Interface / UX
19
0
1
18
Audio / music
18
17
0
1
Story / writing
9
6
0
3
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 65 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
66 % (n=102)
2-10h
94 % (n=286)
10-25h
83 % (n=6)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,8 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 19 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,3 % of players.
Core mechanics drive the experience forward: 101 positive mentions out of 130 for gameplay.
Visual and audio presentation delights cultivators, yielding 18 positive mentions out of 20 for graphics and 17 positive mentions out of 18 for audio.
Pricing satisfies the community completely, showing 27 positive mentions out of 28.
Relaxing pacing hits the mark, highlighted by 15 positive mentions for its cozy atmosphere.
Weaknesses
Technical optimization falters heavily, resulting in 43 negative mentions out of 50 for performance and 19 mentions of lag.
Content depth falls short for active strategists, registering 50 negative mentions out of 76 and 25 notes about a short runtime.
Interface design frustrates navigation, generating 18 negative mentions out of 19 for the user interface.
Who is it for?
Simulation and strategy fans seeking a short, relaxing, and visually pleasing fungal sandbox will find plenty to enjoy.
Is Mycelarium worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 86% of 394 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience forward. Current price: 3,91€ (20% off).
Verdict
Mycelarium offers a charming and tranquil strategic diversion that easily captivates for a handful of hours. However, pressing performance issues and a thin content loop mean it needs further cultivation to reach its full potential.
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