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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3 @ 3.2 GHZ Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Graphics card with DX9 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Haiku, the Robot

Niche cult favorite
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Released April 28, 2022
sample: 460 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
90/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 3,510 reviews (« Very Positive »)
18,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Sweeping through the mechanical ruins takes most players between 10 and 25 hours, anchoring a massive wave of satisfaction that translates to a 91 percent positive rating across 460 sampled reviews since launch. This compact robot adventure keeps engagement high, supported by an enduring 90 percent overall score across 3510 total Steam evaluations.

What it's about: Delve into the depths of a mechanical world in this cute, adventure-exploration game. Explore and fight in a land full of corrupt robots and machinery. All while seeking answers to the mysteries around you.

In-game

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« Haiku est de la trempe des excellents metroidvania. Le jeu est beau, la musique est belle, manette en main c'est parfait. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Très bon jeu pour le moment, hâte de voir la suite, je ferrais une autre review quand j'aurais fini ! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« A universe with a unique 2D art direction, also a very nice nod to hollow night , thats excellent ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Not too long (actually it was just long enough) and really enjoyable. Thx »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Very good game. You balanced everything perfectly. Please take our time, but make a new one ! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Hollow Knight 0.15 mais le jeu mérite quand même son respect =3 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« fun jusqu'à erré dans la map pendant 3 heures sans savoir ce que je devais faire très dommage »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« j'ai mis 20minutes a faire mes touches pour un jeu "mid" avec une map peu structuré qui pour un métroidvania est dommage même si il a de bonnes idée et une DA sympa »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A sideways thumb. Pros: cute enemies, consistent art style, okay combat. Contras: spongy enemies, save point scarcity, mandatory "you have to traverse this part again and again" sequences before bosses, aggravating stamina mechanic. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« this game sucks. its oddly boring and frustrating. not because its hard, it is just tedious and bad. surprised by how little i enjoyed thi. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Undercooked and overly derivative. Just go play hollow knight or something »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Félicitations pour ce jeux qui m'a fait ressentir quelques sensations des hollow knight. La colorimétrie type gameboy m'a également fait voyagé dans le temps. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« Haiku est de la trempe des excellents metroidvania. Le jeu est beau, la musique est belle, manette en main c'est parfait. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« fun jusqu'à erré dans la map pendant 3 heures sans savoir ce que je devais faire très dommage »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Très bon jeu pour le moment, hâte de voir la suite, je ferrais une autre review quand j'aurais fini ! »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played
« j'ai mis 20minutes a faire mes touches pour un jeu "mid" avec une map peu structuré qui pour un métroidvania est dommage même si il a de bonnes idée et une DA sympa »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« A universe with a unique 2D art direction, also a very nice nod to hollow night , thats excellent ! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« A sideways thumb. Pros: cute enemies, consistent art style, okay combat. Contras: spongy enemies, save point scarcity, mandatory "you have to traverse this part again and again" sequences before bosses, aggravating stamina mechanic. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Not too long (actually it was just long enough) and really enjoyable. Thx »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« this game sucks. its oddly boring and frustrating. not because its hard, it is just tedious and bad. surprised by how little i enjoyed thi. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Very good game. You balanced everything perfectly. Please take our time, but make a new one ! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Undercooked and overly derivative. Just go play hollow knight or something »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Hollow Knight 0.15 mais le jeu mérite quand même son respect =3 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Félicitations pour ce jeux qui m'a fait ressentir quelques sensations des hollow knight. La colorimétrie type gameboy m'a également fait voyagé dans le temps. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 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
80 % pos · n=163
Graphics / art
87 % pos · n=47
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
65 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1631311418
Graphics / art474115
Story / writing332922
Audio / music201325
Content / longevity14725
Interface / UX9009
Stability / bugs4013
Value for money3300
Performance2002
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 8 h.

<2h
29 % (n=17)
2-10h
87 % (n=156)
10-25h
98 % (n=258)
>25h
93 % (n=29)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 94% positive94OctNov 2025 : 87% positive87NovDec 2025 : 88% positive88DecJan 2026 : 89% positive89JanFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 81% positive81MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 84% positive84Jul

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

💶 Price history

€4.57€8.64€12.72€16.79€20.87€6.45

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 19, 2026 · All-time low: €6.45 (Jul 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience, accumulating 131 positive mentions out of 163 total discussions.
  • Visual presentation earns strong praise, with 41 positive mentions out of 47 highlighting the art direction.
  • The narrative successfully hooks adventurers, gathering 29 positive mentions out of 33.
  • Exploration hits the right notes, standing out in 22 mentions.

Weaknesses

  • Interface elements frustrate users completely, drawing 9 negative mentions out of 9.
  • Audio design divides the community, registering 5 negative mentions and 2 mixed remarks out of 20 total comments.
  • Some players find the journey brief, with 17 mentions labeling the adventure as short.

Who is it for?

Fans of accessible metroidvanias and charming pixel-art worlds who want a tighter, polished exploratory challenge.

Is Haiku, the Robot worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 90% of 3,510 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience, accumulating. Current price: 18,99€.

Verdict

Haiku, the Robot delivers a reliably crafted adventure that resonates strongly with genre veterans despite minor UI hiccups. With post-launch approval sitting at 91 percent across 460 reviews, it stands as a magnetic, bite-sized journey well worth embarking on.

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