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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP or above Processeur : 1.0 Ghz or above Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any DirectX 9.0 supported card DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP or above Processeur : 2.0 Ghz or above Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any non-integrated card with DirectX 9.0 support w/ 1280 x 720 or above DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Rabi-Ribi

Safe bet
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Released January 28, 2016
sample: 450 reviews posted after launch (138 AI-classified)
84/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 12,258 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
17,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A punishing bullet-hell adventure that demands absolute mastery, keeping veterans hooked for dozens of hours despite a steep learning curve. Across 450 sampled reviews since launch, it maintains an 85 percent positive reception, building on a stellar 95 percent all-time Steam history.

What it's about: Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

In-game

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« J'connais un mec il aime que les filles en 2d. Et il est indien au faite. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 9 h played1
« Better than Hollow Knight🐰🐰🐰🐰 I also think slavery is wrong. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 48 h played111
« I would like to put the little fairy in a jar, you can imagine the rest »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 10 h played1
« juste génial comme jeu une bonne courbe de difficulté des boss facon shmup et aussi beaucoup de contenue rajoute gratuitement et ça c'est du tous bon! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2016 · 28 h played
« Je me sens géné en jouant à ce jeu : c'est bien mais en même temps c'est génant. C'est comme si tu lisais une visual novel hentai avec des loli lapins écrit par Zola. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 25 h played
« Really good metroidvania with some cute art and really nice music »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 83 h played
« cute game, but not a very good metroidvania overall imo. controls feel clunky and confusing menu »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« I'm sure it gets better later on, but combat really isn't fun early on. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played
« Over-rated. All the boss fights are the same. It gets boring quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played
« Too much stopping gameplay for talkie talkie »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played
« Main game was pretty good actually. But the absolute disregard for any balancing in the post-game content, and severe lack of standard QoL features makes this an unfortunate thumb-up for me »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 12 h played
« ce jeu est génial et on ne se lasse pas de faire une nouvelle partie pour obtenir tout les succès. Les badges et les subtilités des mécanique de combat permet de trouver le style de combat qui nous plais. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2019 · 499 h played

In players' words

« J'connais un mec il aime que les filles en 2d. Et il est indien au faite. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2017 · 9 h played1
« cute game, but not a very good metroidvania overall imo. controls feel clunky and confusing menu »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Better than Hollow Knight🐰🐰🐰🐰 I also think slavery is wrong. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 48 h played111
« I'm sure it gets better later on, but combat really isn't fun early on. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played
« I would like to put the little fairy in a jar, you can imagine the rest »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 10 h played1
« Over-rated. All the boss fights are the same. It gets boring quickly. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 3 h played
« juste génial comme jeu une bonne courbe de difficulté des boss facon shmup et aussi beaucoup de contenue rajoute gratuitement et ça c'est du tous bon! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2016 · 28 h played
« Too much stopping gameplay for talkie talkie »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played
« Je me sens géné en jouant à ce jeu : c'est bien mais en même temps c'est génant. C'est comme si tu lisais une visual novel hentai avec des loli lapins écrit par Zola. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 25 h played
« Main game was pretty good actually. But the absolute disregard for any balancing in the post-game content, and severe lack of standard QoL features makes this an unfortunate thumb-up for me »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 12 h played
« Really good metroidvania with some cute art and really nice music »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 83 h played
« ce jeu est génial et on ne se lasse pas de faire une nouvelle partie pour obtenir tout les succès. Les badges et les subtilités des mécanique de combat permet de trouver le style de combat qui nous plais. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2019 · 499 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
81 % pos · n=118
Story / writing
47 % pos · n=30
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
86 % pos · n=14
Value for money
57 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11895320
Story / writing3014313
Graphics / art252320
Audio / music161600
Content / longevity141202
Value for money7403
Interface / UX3003
Multiplayer3003
Stability / bugs2002
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
56 % (n=18)
2-10h
65 % (n=65)
10-25h
82 % (n=115)
>25h
93 % (n=252)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 73% positive73AugSep 2025 : 97% positive97SepOct 2025 : 90% positive90OctNov 2025 : 89% positive89NovDec 2025 : 79% positive79DecJan 2026 : 87% positive87JanFeb 2026 : 83% positive83FebMar 2026 : 74% positive74MarApr 2026 : 79% positive79AprMay 2026 : 82% positive82MayJun 2026 : 76% positive76JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81JulAug 2026 : 94% positive94Aug

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

💶 Price history

€7.43€10.27€13.11€15.95€18.80€8.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 20, 2026 · All-time low: €8.74 (Aug 20, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,8 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 220 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics and intricate combat anchor the praise with 95 positive mentions out of 118 total.
  • Art direction and visual style impress players, earning 23 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Soundtrack quality shines brightly with 16 positive mentions out of 16.
  • Expansive world design and sheer volume of activities deliver, noted in 12 positive mentions out of 14.

Weaknesses

  • Narrative elements divide the audience, showing 14 positive mentions against 13 negative ones out of 30.
  • Interface design draws frustration, resulting in 3 negative mentions out of 3.
  • Multiplayer expectations fall short, generating 3 negative mentions out of 3.

Who is it for?

Hardcore platformer enthusiasts and bullet-hell veterans looking for a deeply challenging, sprawling metroidvania that rewards long-term dedication.

Is Rabi-Ribi worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 12,258 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and intricate combat anchor the praise. Current price: 17,49€.

Verdict

Players willing to push past initial difficulty spikes will discover a remarkably rich and responsive action platformer. With 252 players logging over 25 hours at a 93 percent approval rate, the journey proves intensely rewarding for those who stay.

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