Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows 7+SP1 Processeur : Intel Core2 Q6600 AMD A6 3620 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GT 340 AMD Radeon HD 7640 Intel HD 4400 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Struggling
Controlling two independent, flailing arms through physics-based obstacles creates a hilarious brand of frustration that keeps duos hooked for dozens of hours. That chaotic chemistry fuels an 87% overall positive rating on Steam, with post-release sentiment holding strong at 86% across 405 sampled reviews.
What it's about: Struggling est un jeu de plateforme en coopération basé sur la physique qui propose une collaboration tordue. Contrôlez les bras d'une abomination spongieuse et guidez-la dans un monde délirant.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 118 | 69 | 20 | 29 |
| Multiplayer | 64 | 54 | 0 | 10 |
| Story / writing | 28 | 18 | 2 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Performance | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 58 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Cooperative physics chaos drives the experience, drawing 54 positive mentions out of 64 regarding multiplayer.
- The unique visual and artistic presentation captivates players, yielding 20 positive mentions out of 22 for graphics.
- The audio design hits all the right notes, earning a flawless 20 positive mentions out of 20.
- Comedic timing and bizarre narrative elements land well, generating 18 positive mentions out of 28 for the story.
Weaknesses
- Interface design creates major hurdles, resulting in 7 negative mentions out of 7 regarding the UI.
- Technical performance struggles heavily, marked by 13 negative mentions out of 14.
- Core gameplay mechanics spark division, registering 29 negative mentions and 20 mixed out of 118 total mentions.
Who is it for?
Hardcore co-op duos who thrive on deliberately awkward physics, chaotic coordination challenges, and dark slapstick humor will find plenty to love here.
Is Struggling worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 87% of 704 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Cooperative physics chaos drives the experience, drawing. Current price: 3,89€ (70% off).
Verdict
Despite clumsy menus and rough optimization holding back parts of the experience, the sheer hilarity of its limb-flailing mechanics keeps partners coming back for more. It is a wildly imperfect yet genuinely entertaining physics sandbox for those willing to embrace the frustration.
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