A relentless rhythm runs through every level: nearly all players finish the adventure completely smitten. 97% of post-release reviews glow with praise, yet the game’s greatest strength is also its most debated—gameplay itself.
In-game
« Excellent jeu d'exploration et de détente, quelque énigme chill. Rien de bien compliqué, un peu dommage que les compétence se débloque dans l'histoire et non quand on a les sous :x Encore quelques bugs, déjà remonté sur le discord. »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played« Une excellent Zelda like qui lie habilement la formule botw et l'ancienne instauré depuis Ocarina of time »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played« Le jeu n'est pas parfait, mais j'ai passé un bon moment dessus ! Meilleur système de grappin tout jeu vidéo confondu, Zelda devrait en prendre de la graine »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« Bloquer bug lance pierre dit que je l'ai obtenu mais apparait pas dans l'inventaire. Sinon le jeu est superbe , fluide, agréable. J'ai eu des frissons juste pour l'introduction. Pour ceux que ca peut marcher acheter le jeu. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Pretty cool game with good movement/platforming feeling ! Better than Zelda Botw ! »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I really hate giving this a bad review, but this game is not for me. Perfect air control with no momentum maintained just feels off. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Out of respect for the developer's efforts I am not refunding the game, but already in the early game the level design feels messy and frustrating, leaving me with little desire to pick the game back up. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« too confusing, quest system doesnt make sense because it sends you between different areas but doesnt tell you you have to do so, glad i only wasted 5$ »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Excellent jeu d'une 20aine d'heures pour le 100%, très beau, histoire sympa et pas mal de petits trucs à faire pour les explorateurs, certains boss un peu rageant mais c'est que du plaisir! »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played« Le style graphique du jeu est excellent »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
In players' words
« Excellent jeu d'exploration et de détente, quelque énigme chill. Rien de bien compliqué, un peu dommage que les compétence se débloque dans l'histoire et non quand on a les sous :x Encore quelques bugs, déjà remonté sur le discord. »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played« I really hate giving this a bad review, but this game is not for me. Perfect air control with no momentum maintained just feels off. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Une excellent Zelda like qui lie habilement la formule botw et l'ancienne instauré depuis Ocarina of time »👍 anonymous review · 49 h played« Out of respect for the developer's efforts I am not refunding the game, but already in the early game the level design feels messy and frustrating, leaving me with little desire to pick the game back up. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Le jeu n'est pas parfait, mais j'ai passé un bon moment dessus ! Meilleur système de grappin tout jeu vidéo confondu, Zelda devrait en prendre de la graine »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« too confusing, quest system doesnt make sense because it sends you between different areas but doesnt tell you you have to do so, glad i only wasted 5$ »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Bloquer bug lance pierre dit que je l'ai obtenu mais apparait pas dans l'inventaire. Sinon le jeu est superbe , fluide, agréable. J'ai eu des frissons juste pour l'introduction. Pour ceux que ca peut marcher acheter le jeu. »👍 anonymous review · 6 h played« Excellent jeu d'une 20aine d'heures pour le 100%, très beau, histoire sympa et pas mal de petits trucs à faire pour les explorateurs, certains boss un peu rageant mais c'est que du plaisir! »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played« Pretty cool game with good movement/platforming feeling ! Better than Zelda Botw ! »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Le style graphique du jeu est excellent »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=166
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=86
Story / writing
74 % pos · n=66
Content / longevity
78 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
63 % pos · n=19
Performance
43 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
31 % pos · n=13
Value for money
92 % pos · n=12
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
166
157
4
5
Graphics / art
86
79
2
5
Story / writing
66
49
7
10
Content / longevity
23
18
0
5
Audio / music
19
12
0
7
Performance
14
6
2
6
Interface / UX
14
2
0
12
Stability / bugs
13
4
0
9
Value for money
12
11
0
1
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
78 % (n=32)
2-10h
95 % (n=80)
10-25h
99 % (n=237)
>25h
100 % (n=55)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
7,2 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,4 % of players.
Gameplay steals the show: 157 positive mentions out of 166 highlight fluid movement and responsive controls that feel tailor-made for thieves.
Graphics weave a dreamy world: 79 out of 86 reviews call the art direction stunning, with lush environments that linger in memory.
The story lingers longer than expected: 49 positive mentions out of 66 praise a narrative that rewards patience and exploration.
Players can’t stop playing: 99% positive reviews in the 10-25 hour bracket show most stick around through the full experience.
Weaknesses
A few stutters mar the magic: 9 negative mentions out of 13 flag performance dips that briefly break the spell.
UI frustrates more than it helps: 12 negative mentions out of 14 complain about unclear menus and cumbersome navigation.
Audio divides the crowd: 7 negative mentions out of 19 criticize the soundtrack or sound effects as inconsistent or underwhelming.
Who is it for?
Fans of dexterous platforming and immersive worlds will find an instant favorite. Those who demand flawless framerates or polished UI may need patience.
Is Zefyr: A Thief's Melody worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 412 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay steals the show. Current price: 4,99€ (75% off).
Verdict
Zefyr: A Thief's Melody doesn’t just charm—it captivates, with a near-perfect reception that proves substance outweighs minor technical hiccups. For explorers chasing a Zelda-like with a thief’s twist, this is a must-play.
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