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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or above Processeur : 1.2 GHz Pentium 4 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1280 x 720 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

NEKO-NIN exHeart

Niche cult favorite
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Released April 21, 2017
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (58 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 991 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,75€ 3,90€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Cat-girl companions steal the show as players happily settle in for hours of lighthearted romance, backed by a 94 percent positive rating across 400 sampled reviews since launch.

What it's about: Japan. From time immemorial, there are those who possess superhuman abilities. These beings who looked like a cross between man and beast are called Demi-Humans. They acted as Ninja and served those in power.

In-game

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« my favorite quote from this game is "I can eat her smelly ♥♥♥♥ easily but she can't stand the smell" »
👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 18 h played1
« it’s Naruto but everyone goes nyaa n meow instead of dattebayo »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played1
« Ninja catgirls To those who are interested in anime would recommend abso-fxxking-lutely »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 15 h played1
« Lewd ninja cat girls. If that doesn't sell you, look elsewhere. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 6 h played1
« Sympa, pas exceptionnel et il lui manque cruellement des succès... Mais c'est rigolo et sympa... sans plus »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 4 h played
« has catgirls, therefore pretty good game. but the engine (yu-ris) doesn't play well with my system and ends up eating 1/4 of my CPU and running at like 15fps »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 9 h played
« Paid DLC for 18+ Adult Only Content »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 5 h played1
« Just not my thing. The two main female characters are just overall irritating. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 5 h played
« If you came from Nekopara, you will be disappointed. I was hoping for a visual novel with a story and some ecchi/18+ scenes. What I got was 18+ scenes with a crappy story. I haven't finished it, and doubt I will. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 2 h played
« They are catgirls and they are ninjas. That’s all there is to this self-indulgent weak story with zero narrative stakes. It’s creepy and gross. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 3 h played
« kawai catgirls that want to devour my soul! hewlp pwls OwO! 11/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 10 h played

In players' words

« my favorite quote from this game is "I can eat her smelly ♥♥♥♥ easily but she can't stand the smell" »
👍 anonymous review · May 2021 · 18 h played1
« Paid DLC for 18+ Adult Only Content »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 5 h played1
« it’s Naruto but everyone goes nyaa n meow instead of dattebayo »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played1
« Just not my thing. The two main female characters are just overall irritating. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2020 · 5 h played
« Ninja catgirls To those who are interested in anime would recommend abso-fxxking-lutely »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2021 · 15 h played1
« If you came from Nekopara, you will be disappointed. I was hoping for a visual novel with a story and some ecchi/18+ scenes. What I got was 18+ scenes with a crappy story. I haven't finished it, and doubt I will. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 2 h played
« Lewd ninja cat girls. If that doesn't sell you, look elsewhere. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 6 h played1
« They are catgirls and they are ninjas. That’s all there is to this self-indulgent weak story with zero narrative stakes. It’s creepy and gross. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 3 h played
« Sympa, pas exceptionnel et il lui manque cruellement des succès... Mais c'est rigolo et sympa... sans plus »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 4 h played
« kawai catgirls that want to devour my soul! hewlp pwls OwO! 11/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 10 h played
« has catgirls, therefore pretty good game. but the engine (yu-ris) doesn't play well with my system and ends up eating 1/4 of my CPU and running at like 15fps »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 9 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
Story / writing
63 % pos · n=27
Content / longevity
85 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=13
Value for money
50 % pos · n=6
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing271728
Content / longevity201721
Graphics / art161501
Audio / music131210
Value for money6303
Gameplay3300
Performance2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.

<2h
87 % (n=30)
2-10h
94 % (n=270)
10-25h
94 % (n=63)
>25h
97 % (n=37)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2019 : 100% positive100MayJun 2019 : 89% positive89JunJul 2019 : 94% positive94Jul

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visuals charm the audience, gathering 15 positive mentions out of 16 for art quality.
  • Sound design hits the right notes with 12 positive mentions out of 13 for audio.
  • Content volume satisfies, yielding 17 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Narrative elements engage readers, generating 17 positive mentions out of 27.

Weaknesses

  • Technical snags pull down the experience, registering 2 negative mentions out of 2 for performance.
  • Pricing invites debate, split evenly with 3 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Story pacing splits the room, drawing 8 negative mentions out of 27.

Who is it for?

Visual novel fans looking for a wholesome, character-focused romance featuring feline demi-humans.

Is NEKO-NIN exHeart worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 991 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Visuals charm the audience, gathering. Current price: 3,90€ (60% off).

Verdict

With an overwhelming 96 percent approval rate across 991 total Steam reviews, this title successfully delivers its charming slice-of-life premise. Despite minor performance hiccups and narrative divisions, the endearing cast makes it a worthwhile getaway.

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