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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD A8-5600K / Intel® Core™ i3-3210 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 30 FPS @ 1280x720

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 64-bit Processeur : AMD A8-7600 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon™ RX 460 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 60 FPS @ 1920x1080

NEO: The World Ends with You

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 19, 2022
sample: 412 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
88/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 1,126 reviews (« Very Positive »)
59,99€ 17,99€ -70%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking dozens of hours into the neon-drenched asphalt of Shibuya, with 318 out of the sampled players logging over 25 hours. Post-release momentum sits at 90 percent positive out of 412 sampled reviews, contributing to a global score of Very Positive at 92 percent across 1126 Steam reviews.

What it's about: « Réécrivez le passé, réinventez votre destin » Rindo réalise que sa vie ne tient qu'à un fil lorsqu'il est obligé de participer au fameux « Jeu des Reapers ».

In-game

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« Finally was able to finish my first playthrough of this game and it was great. Now re-release TWEWY:FM on PC cowards »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 37 h played4
« Persona but better and without the option to date minors »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 40 h played2111
« One of the greatest music album ever, which comes with a game for some reason. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 36 h played2
« this game completely rewired my brain. not sure if it holds a candle to the first game [which is a high bar to be fair], but i think this game also deserves to be judged in its own right-- & it's good af. absolutely worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 172 h played1
« RELEASE THE ORIGINAL TWEWY PLEASEE!!!! anyways good game »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 72 h played2
« Joshua's here and he's gayer than ever »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 69 h played1
« Feels like a mobile game, mindless busy work and repetitive boring battling. The music is distractingly bad as well, with badly mixed disturbed rip offs and awful 90s grunge pastiches. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1
« not great. repetitive, story is meh, wish my hand wasn't held for most of the game and i could skip a majority of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 54 h played1
« il manque le bouton pour skip les dialogue qu'on a pas déjà lu »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 48 h played
« Never have I ever seen an ending so utterly banal that it made the rest of the game retroactively worse. I want my weekends and my money back. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 58 h played
« Boring and repetitive with some of the worst dialogue I have ever experienced. Music is good though. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 17 h played
« I WANNA LICK MINAMIMOTOS SWAEATY ARMPITS UNTIL MY TONGUE GETS 2ND DEGREE BURNS FROM ALL THE FRICTION »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 110 h played211

In players' words

« Finally was able to finish my first playthrough of this game and it was great. Now re-release TWEWY:FM on PC cowards »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 37 h played4
« Feels like a mobile game, mindless busy work and repetitive boring battling. The music is distractingly bad as well, with badly mixed disturbed rip offs and awful 90s grunge pastiches. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played1
« Persona but better and without the option to date minors »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 40 h played2111
« not great. repetitive, story is meh, wish my hand wasn't held for most of the game and i could skip a majority of the game. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 54 h played1
« One of the greatest music album ever, which comes with a game for some reason. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 36 h played2
« il manque le bouton pour skip les dialogue qu'on a pas déjà lu »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2023 · 48 h played
« this game completely rewired my brain. not sure if it holds a candle to the first game [which is a high bar to be fair], but i think this game also deserves to be judged in its own right-- & it's good af. absolutely worth playing »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 172 h played1
« Never have I ever seen an ending so utterly banal that it made the rest of the game retroactively worse. I want my weekends and my money back. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 58 h played
« RELEASE THE ORIGINAL TWEWY PLEASEE!!!! anyways good game »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 72 h played2
« Boring and repetitive with some of the worst dialogue I have ever experienced. Music is good though. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 17 h played
« Joshua's here and he's gayer than ever »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 69 h played1
« I WANNA LICK MINAMIMOTOS SWAEATY ARMPITS UNTIL MY TONGUE GETS 2ND DEGREE BURNS FROM ALL THE FRICTION »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 110 h played211

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=105
Story / writing
71 % pos · n=92
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=57
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=45
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=35
Performance
50 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Value for money
17 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10585713
Story / writing92651512
Audio / music575016
Content / longevity4530114
Graphics / art353302
Performance8413
Interface / UX7007
Value for money6105
Multiplayer5302
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 50 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.

<2h
36 % (n=11)
2-10h
81 % (n=37)
10-25h
76 % (n=46)
>25h
95 % (n=318)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2024 : 93% positive93JulSep 2024 : 84% positive84SepOct 2024 : 73% positive73OctDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 94% positive94JanMar 2025 : 86% positive86MarMay 2025 : 100% positive100MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 81% positive81JulNov 2025 : 87% positive87NovJan 2026 : 95% positive95JanMay 2026 : 80% positive80MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90JulAug 2026 : 85% positive85Aug

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • The soundtrack drives the urban atmosphere with 50 positive mentions out of 57.
  • Visual style and character presentation shine with 33 positive mentions out of 35.
  • Combat mechanics and overall gameplay win over fans, gathering 85 positive mentions out of 105.
  • Narrative depth engages the audience, reflected in 65 positive mentions out of 92.

Weaknesses

  • The user interface frustrates players, accumulating 7 negative mentions out of 7 total.
  • Some find the campaign structure wearing, noting 14 negative mentions out of 45 regarding content.
  • Pricing concerns appear in 5 negative mentions out of 6.

Who is it for?

Dedicated fans of stylish urban action JRPGs who appreciate deep narrative follow-ups and incredible soundtracks will find themselves hooked for dozens of hours.

Is NEO: The World Ends with You worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 1,126 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: The soundtrack drives the urban atmosphere. Current price: 17,99€ (70% off).

Verdict

Despite minor interface headaches and structural repetition for some, this long-awaited sequel successfully captures the spirit of its predecessor. Backed by stellar music and a vibrant aesthetic, it proves to be a rewarding journey for anyone willing to dive into its combat system.

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