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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit version or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5 6400 Or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Or AMD Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit version or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5-8400 Or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

REKA

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 26, 2026
sample: 96 reviews posted after launch (57 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 3,708 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 86% positive vs 83% overall (403 recent reviews)
19,99€ 12,99€ -35%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Every single player who crosses the 25-hour threshold finds themselves entirely won over, yielding a flawless 100 percent approval rating in that bracket out of 21 sampled reviews. Across the broader community, the experience maintains an 83 percent positive standing historically, backed by 84 positive mentions out of 96 sampled post-release.

What it's about: Dans des bois où l’automne semble sans fin, découvrez un monde ensorcelant inspiré de la mythologie slave. Construisez, décorez et personnalisez votre petite maison sur pattes. Aidez les villageois, apprivoisez les créatures de la forêt et apprenez la magie auprès de la sorcière Baba Yaga.

In-game

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« It's a simple and enjoyable game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 19 h played
« Incroyable, parfait, inoubliable »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 14 h played
« Cozy, a bit creepy, slavic/nordic folklore. ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 34 h played
« a game has never portrayed my inner gothic witch until now. absolutely stunning, one of my favorite releases this year. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« I love the aesthetics and light spooky-ness. And being Slav myself there is no way I should not play it and love it! <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 71 h played
« This game cannot possibly be Steam Deck verified. It eats the entire system RAM at lowest settings, looks hideous, stays under 30fps and is generally unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Quite poor performance considering the lo-fi, low-poly art style. It also lacks an FOV slider and breaks on ultrawide displays by cutting off UI elements. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« It says "Baba Yaga" but it's not a John Wick game, 0/10, literally unplayable as a shooter. A 10/10 atmospheric Slav folklore project, though. Finally, something good to come out of Berlin post-Rammstein. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« Thank you for making this Game, this was a grand expirience. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 19 h played

In players' words

« It's a simple and enjoyable game. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 19 h played
« This game cannot possibly be Steam Deck verified. It eats the entire system RAM at lowest settings, looks hideous, stays under 30fps and is generally unplayable. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Incroyable, parfait, inoubliable »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 14 h played
« Quite poor performance considering the lo-fi, low-poly art style. It also lacks an FOV slider and breaks on ultrawide displays by cutting off UI elements. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Cozy, a bit creepy, slavic/nordic folklore. ♥ »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 34 h played
« It says "Baba Yaga" but it's not a John Wick game, 0/10, literally unplayable as a shooter. A 10/10 atmospheric Slav folklore project, though. Finally, something good to come out of Berlin post-Rammstein. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« a game has never portrayed my inner gothic witch until now. absolutely stunning, one of my favorite releases this year. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Thank you for making this Game, this was a grand expirience. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 19 h played
« I love the aesthetics and light spooky-ness. And being Slav myself there is no way I should not play it and love it! <3 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 71 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
87 % pos · n=30
Story / writing
95 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
82 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
90 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=10
Performance
0 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay302613
Story / writing201901
Graphics / art141301
Content / longevity11902
Audio / music10901
Stability / bugs10028
Performance7007
Interface / UX5113
Value for money2101
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.7 h.

🪤 47 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
59 % (n=17)
2-10h
86 % (n=35)
10-25h
87 % (n=23)
>25h
100 % (n=21)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Core gameplay mechanics are widely appreciated, with 26 positive mentions out of 30 total.
  • The narrative and lore cast a strong spell, capturing 19 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Visual aesthetics and witchy art direction impress visitors, generating 13 positive mentions out of 14.
  • Atmospheric audio design enchants travelers, securing 9 positive mentions out of 10.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability stumbles heavily, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 7 regarding performance.
  • Unpolished bugs disrupt the journey, gathering 8 negative mentions out of 10.
  • User interface navigation frustrates participants, reflected in 3 negative mentions out of 5.

Who is it for?

Cozy adventure seekers and folklore enthusiasts looking for a relaxing witchy building experience will feel right at home.

Is REKA worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 83% of 3,708 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics are widely appreciated. Current price: 12,99€ (35% off).

Verdict

Despite persistent technical hurdles and bug-related friction, the immersive folklore and cozy building mechanics successfully captivate long-term explorers. With 3,708 total reviews and an 83 percent global approval rate, REKA delivers a charming journey for patient wanderers.

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