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
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.
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 | 163 | 131 | 14 | 18 |
| Graphics / art | 47 | 41 | 1 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 33 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.9 h.
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. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
No stream or clip for this game right now.
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 91/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience, accumulating. Current price: 6,45€ (66% off).
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.
Display this score
This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.
Show the badge and the embed code
💬 Discussion
A thought, a tip, a question? Drop a note (no account needed).