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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : SSE2 instruction set support. Graphiques : Graphics card with DX10 (shader model 4.0) capabilities. DirectX : Version 10 Carte son : N/A

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Squirrel Stapler

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 11, 2023
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 2,347 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
7,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over half of early players blasted past the two-hour mark, and those who lingered longer never regretted the dive into chaos. The game’s macabre humor and frenetic action have locked in a 96% approval rating since launch.

What it's about: Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.

In-game

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« Hunted squirrels, stapled them to a corpse, and met god. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played3
« Looking forward to the Squirrel Stapler movie made by Jacksepticeye to add to the Iron Lung Cinematic Universe »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played2111
« Im never going to see Squirrels the same again. My Stream Chat spent the whole time arguing who gets my dead wife while I played this game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played21
« morale of the story: dont kill squirrels, or else god will humble your ass »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1
« playing this on benadryl was a very good idea »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played1
« This deserves a movie and my brain is overwhelmed with ideas for it. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1 h played1
« Art will eventually destroy the artist. Doesn't offer much, and neither can i say much about it. Has an interesting idea and theme, but it doesn't evolve into something worthy. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1
« Un vieux jeu d'horreur pseudo intellectuel qui essaye des nouvelles manières de faire peur mais juste flop pathétiquement »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« sans spoil sa peu très bien marcher mais sa rest que ses que le 30 seconde de fin qui es bon sinon ces long »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« a few good jumpscares, but again an interesting premise he doesnt do much with, and the production quality is absurdly low for charging 5 dollars. This is like a one dollar game honestly. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Hunt squirrels (99%), staple them to a corpse (1%), and meet god (0.01%). »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played
« a squirrel is a harvester of nuts to store for hunger. A non righteous man has no more nuts left to store. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1

In players' words

« Hunted squirrels, stapled them to a corpse, and met god. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played3
« Art will eventually destroy the artist. Doesn't offer much, and neither can i say much about it. Has an interesting idea and theme, but it doesn't evolve into something worthy. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1
« Looking forward to the Squirrel Stapler movie made by Jacksepticeye to add to the Iron Lung Cinematic Universe »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played2111
« Un vieux jeu d'horreur pseudo intellectuel qui essaye des nouvelles manières de faire peur mais juste flop pathétiquement »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played
« Im never going to see Squirrels the same again. My Stream Chat spent the whole time arguing who gets my dead wife while I played this game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played21
« sans spoil sa peu très bien marcher mais sa rest que ses que le 30 seconde de fin qui es bon sinon ces long »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« morale of the story: dont kill squirrels, or else god will humble your ass »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1
« a few good jumpscares, but again an interesting premise he doesnt do much with, and the production quality is absurdly low for charging 5 dollars. This is like a one dollar game honestly. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« playing this on benadryl was a very good idea »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 3 h played1
« Hunt squirrels (99%), staple them to a corpse (1%), and meet god (0.01%). »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 1 h played
« This deserves a movie and my brain is overwhelmed with ideas for it. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1 h played1
« a squirrel is a harvester of nuts to store for hunger. A non righteous man has no more nuts left to store. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played1

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=129
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=54
Value for money
12 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
44 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=9
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay129109317
Story / writing544734
Value for money172015
Content / longevity12318
Graphics / art9405
Audio / music9900
Performance3003
Interface / UX2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 1.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.

🪤 90 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
92 % (n=231)
2-10h
99 % (n=166)
10-25h
100 % (n=5)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 99% positive99JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 93% positive93MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 89% positive89JulAug 2026 : 100% positive100Aug

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

💶 Price history

€3.76€4.89€6.03€7.17€8.31€4.28

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 25, 2026 · All-time low: €4.28 (Aug 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

22,6 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 53,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay seizes players immediately: 109 positive mentions out of 129, with only scattered frustration over controls (17 negative)
  • The darkly comedic story lingers long after the credits: 47 positive mentions out of 54, eclipsing every other narrative praise
  • Every audio choice lands with precision: 9 positive mentions and zero detractors in a sea of 9 total comments
  • Humor isn’t just a side dish—it’s the main course: 44 mentions, towering over every other keyword by a wide margin

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles from the start: all three performance-related mentions are negative, casting a shadow over every session
  • Content feels slight after the initial onslaught: 8 negative mentions out of 12 call for more substance
  • Day-one pricing triggers buyer’s remorse: 15 negative comments out of 17 accuse the game of overcharging

Who is it for?

If twisted wit and relentless action are your kind of poison, Squirrel Stapler will hijack your free time. Narrative purists and optimization sticklers should tread carefully.

Is Squirrel Stapler worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 2,347 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay seizes players immediately. Current price: 7,79€.

Verdict

Squirrel Stapler’s 96% approval score reveals a game that thrives on raw, unhinged energy rather than polish. Its chaotic charm overshadows technical rough edges and scant content, but for those who buy in, the payoff is unforgettable. Love it or hate its weirdness—most choose to love.

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