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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows7 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0或DirectX 11 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : have Prise en charge VR: no

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows11 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0或DirectX 11 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 4 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : have Prise en charge VR: no

Paper Kite: Threads of Longing

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Released October 4, 2025
sample: 232 reviews posted after launch (1 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 233 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€ 5,85€ -40%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over a hundred players breeze through the entire narrative in under ten hours, discovering a compact experience that relies heavily on its moody ambiance. This breezy indie RPG secures a 95% overall approval rating across 233 reviews, proving that brevity can leave a lasting mark.

What it's about: Première œuvre du studio Wuhan Liyu Games ! Une courte histoire d'amour pur en GALGAME chinoise sur une relation à distance, "Cerf-Volant de Papier" ! Cette version d'essai ne prend actuellement en charge que parfaitement le chinois simplifié

In-game

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What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing1100
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.

<2h
96 % (n=51)
2-10h
94 % (n=176)
10-25h
100 % (n=5)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

19,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 25 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 40,7 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Quick session lengths appeal to busy players: 176 positive mentions out of 176 for the 2 to 10 hour playtime bracket.
  • Immediate appeal for newcomers: 49 positive mentions out of 51 for playtimes under 2 hours.
  • Immersive setting and emotional tone highlighted by recurring mentions of ambiance and romance.

Weaknesses

  • Limited depth for those wanting longer journeys, with only 5 reviews registered in the 10 to 25 hour bracket.
  • Scarse detailed feedback on specific narrative structures, with only 1 direct mention regarding the story.

Who is it for?

Ideal for casual RPG fans looking for a tightly paced, atmospheric story that can be finished in a single weekend.

Is Paper Kite: Threads of Longing worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 233 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Quick session lengths appeal to busy players. Current price: 5,85€ (40% off).

Verdict

Paper Kite: Threads of Longing proves that small-scale indie titles can punch above their weight when atmosphere aligns with player expectations. Backed by 95% post-release satisfaction, it stands as a reliable pick for a cozy evening escape.

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Paper Kite: Threads of Longing: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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