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Helltaker

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Released May 11, 2020
AdventureFree-to-playIndie
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (151 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 127,720 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

The campaign wraps up in under two hours, yet it has sparked more than 127,000 Steam reviews. Overall it holds a 98% historical positive rating and a 95% positive score among the 494 post‑release samples, with the majority of players (325) spending between 2 and 10 hours on the game.

In-game

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« The game is damn short and not very smart, but at least it's free. Maybe you'll find it fun. ~~~Malina, The Sour Demon »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« had to break a sweat for the 10/10 achievements ^^ fun free puzzle game with pretty artwork and interesting lore.............. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Le jeu est vraiment beau avec de très belles illustrations »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Gratuit, fun, franchement je sais pas quoi ajouter, vous attendez quoi pour le télécharger?? »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« J'ai jouer à ce jeu car j'avais envie, pas du tout car yavait Modeus et Justice (trop cool) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Je regrette d'avoir mis ce jeu dans ma bibliothèque Steam mdr. Gros jeu de gooner (tu vas dans le hub de la communauté y'a 50 meufs presque à poils). Je pense que ce jeu vise un autre public que moi malheureusement. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Gameplay de jeu téléphone de 2012 40 minutes de durée de vie Juste les gens b*ndes sur les persos. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I don't know why I played this a few years ago but uh, you'll never catch me playing something like this again »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Très bon jeu de casse tête où c'est moi qui me suis fait casser la tête par littéralement tous les pnj de ce jeu. A refaire »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Good as hell ! Chocolate pancakes for u all ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« The game is damn short and not very smart, but at least it's free. Maybe you'll find it fun. ~~~Malina, The Sour Demon »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Je regrette d'avoir mis ce jeu dans ma bibliothèque Steam mdr. Gros jeu de gooner (tu vas dans le hub de la communauté y'a 50 meufs presque à poils). Je pense que ce jeu vise un autre public que moi malheureusement. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« had to break a sweat for the 10/10 achievements ^^ fun free puzzle game with pretty artwork and interesting lore.............. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Gameplay de jeu téléphone de 2012 40 minutes de durée de vie Juste les gens b*ndes sur les persos. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Le jeu est vraiment beau avec de très belles illustrations »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I don't know why I played this a few years ago but uh, you'll never catch me playing something like this again »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Gratuit, fun, franchement je sais pas quoi ajouter, vous attendez quoi pour le télécharger?? »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Très bon jeu de casse tête où c'est moi qui me suis fait casser la tête par littéralement tous les pnj de ce jeu. A refaire »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« J'ai jouer à ce jeu car j'avais envie, pas du tout car yavait Modeus et Justice (trop cool) »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Good as hell ! Chocolate pancakes for u all ! »
👍 anonymous review · 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
79 % pos · n=113
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=40
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=23
Value for money
100 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11389816
Graphics / art403802
Story / writing332814
Audio / music232300
Value for money202000
Content / longevity181017
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.

🪤 61 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=159)
2-10h
97 % (n=325)
10-25h
100 % (n=6)
>25h
100 % (n=4)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

10,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 42 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visual style and character design captivate the community, earning 38 positive mentions out of 40 in the graphics category.
  • The soundtrack drives players through the adventure with absolute perfection, highlighted by 23 positive mentions out of 23 in the audio aspect.
  • Puzzle mechanics and overall gameplay win over the crowd, capturing 89 positive mentions out of 113 total mentions.
  • The unforgettable character cast and witty narrative elements bring strong appeal, reflected by 28 positive mentions out of 33 in the story category.
  • The zero‑dollar price tag delights the audience completely, supported by 20 positive mentions out of 20 in the price category.

Weaknesses

  • Puzzle challenges occasionally frustrate a segment of the audience, resulting in 16 negative mentions out of 113 in the gameplay aspect.
  • The brevity of the experience leaves some wanting more substance, generating 7 negative mentions out of 18 in the content category.

Who is it for?

Puzzle fans and anime enthusiasts looking for a short, stylish, and free adventure featuring sharp‑dressed demon girls will find this irresistible.

Is Helltaker worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 127,720 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Visual style and character design captivate the community, earning. The game is free to play.

Verdict

This free‑to‑play puzzle gem proves that brief adventures can leave a massive impact when backed by killer beats and striking art. Backed by overwhelming praise and a 95% post‑release positive score, it is an essential afternoon diversion.

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