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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 64-bit supporting AVX instructions (CPUs newer than ~2012 should support this) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Ynglet

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Released June 5, 2021
sample: 382 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 382 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+15)
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Leaping through fluid, physics-driven platforming sets the rhythm, capturing absolute enthusiasm with 130 positive mentions out of 140 for its gameplay. Overall, 382 post-release reviews yield a 98 percent positive rating, proving that bouncing around this aquatic vector world strikes a remarkable chord.

What it's about: Dans Ynglet, sautez, élancez-vous, glissez, bondissez et flottez à travers des ciels abstraits et débordants de vie. Fondez-vous dans ce décor sonore dynamique qui réagit à votre présence et profitez du spectacle qu’offrent ses couleurs magnifiques.

In-game

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« A little gem of a relaxed action game, with the moving and evocative wordless narrative you might expect from its gifted author. Thank you, Nifflas! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 2 h played11
« le fishe (this guy also made grand theft auto vi) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 14 h played1
« Ynglet is a really good platformer without platforms! Would recommand for people who love platformers but dislike the platform part! 😍😍😍 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 3 h played
« Au début on peut penser à un jeu répétitif malgré son originalité mais pas du tout il reste très cool tout du long mais trop court pour le moment »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 5 h played
« Magique, du début à la fin :) Nifflas (le développeur du jeu) ne déçoit jamais. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 2 h played
« Une expérience calme, mais captivante et hors du commun. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 3 h played
« You jump around from shape to shape in a trippy basic world for an hour or two. If that sounds interesting to you go for it. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 0 h played
« I genuinely do not enjoy this game in the slightest, sorry. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played
« Casual and beautiful. You can play it just with two mouse buttons. Classic Nifflas visuals and sound. But didn't find it very challenging or novel. If you have some time, play Within a Deep Forest instead (Not on Steam). »
👎 anonymous review · May 2023 · 1 h played
« base game is kinda good. but working a year on 19 BONUS LEVELS that can be completed by dashing.. Game mechanics is just broken there »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 2 h played
« Bondir de bulle en bulle avec un dauphin de l'espace c'était bien fun ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played

In players' words

« A little gem of a relaxed action game, with the moving and evocative wordless narrative you might expect from its gifted author. Thank you, Nifflas! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 2 h played11
« You jump around from shape to shape in a trippy basic world for an hour or two. If that sounds interesting to you go for it. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 0 h played
« le fishe (this guy also made grand theft auto vi) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 14 h played1
« I genuinely do not enjoy this game in the slightest, sorry. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played
« Ynglet is a really good platformer without platforms! Would recommand for people who love platformers but dislike the platform part! 😍😍😍 »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2021 · 3 h played
« Casual and beautiful. You can play it just with two mouse buttons. Classic Nifflas visuals and sound. But didn't find it very challenging or novel. If you have some time, play Within a Deep Forest instead (Not on Steam). »
👎 anonymous review · May 2023 · 1 h played
« Au début on peut penser à un jeu répétitif malgré son originalité mais pas du tout il reste très cool tout du long mais trop court pour le moment »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 5 h played
« base game is kinda good. but working a year on 19 BONUS LEVELS that can be completed by dashing.. Game mechanics is just broken there »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2022 · 2 h played
« Magique, du début à la fin :) Nifflas (le développeur du jeu) ne déçoit jamais. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 2 h played
« Bondir de bulle en bulle avec un dauphin de l'espace c'était bien fun ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played
« Une expérience calme, mais captivante et hors du commun. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2022 · 3 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
93 % pos · n=140
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=100
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=96
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=28
Performance
91 % pos · n=22
Story / writing
86 % pos · n=14
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
82 % pos · n=11
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14013055
Graphics / art10010000
Audio / music969600
Content / longevity282224
Performance222002
Story / writing141202
Value for money141400
Interface / UX11911
Multiplayer3102

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.

🪤 67 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
95 % (n=111)
2-10h
99 % (n=249)
10-25h
94 % (n=16)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 12 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 46 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Fluid movement and core mechanics drive the praise with 130 positive mentions out of 140.
  • Art style and visual presentation earned universal acclaim, gathering 100 positive mentions out of 100.
  • Dynamic sound design and audio implementation received 96 positive mentions out of 96.
  • Smooth performance anchors the experience, backed by 20 positive mentions out of 22.

Weaknesses

  • Content volume leaves some wanting more, resulting in 4 negative mentions out of 28.
  • Multiplayer features miss the mark, drawing 2 negative mentions out of 3.

Who is it for?

Platformer enthusiasts looking for a visually striking, rhythm-infused aquatic adventure that comfortably fits a 2 to 10 hour play session.

Is Ynglet worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 382 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Fluid movement and core mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 2,99€ (60% off).

Verdict

Ynglet successfully translates liquid momentum into a delightful indie journey backed by a 98 percent positive consensus across 382 reviews. While brief, its harmonious blend of vibrant aesthetics and responsive mechanics makes it a remarkably joyful ride.

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Ynglet: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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