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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i5-2300 @ 2.80GHz, AMD Athlon X4 860K, Intel Core i7-965 @ 3.20GHz, AMD A10-8850, or Snapdragon 845 @ 2.8 GHz Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Quadro 7000, Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, GeForce GTX 775M, Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U, or Radeon RX 560 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Snail Simulator

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 20, 2023
sample: 411 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 1,593 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Crawling across the map at a deliberate, agonizingly slow pace has hooked veterans, with 139 players logging over 25 hours with a flawless 100 percent approval rate. Backed by 1,593 total reviews and an overwhelming 98 percent positive rating on Steam, this shelled adventure proves surprisingly addictive.

What it's about: Have you ever wanted to be a snail? Now you can be! Explore the vast Snearth with snail friends! Join monthly Snail Parties! MMOS (Massive Multiplayer Online Snails)! BECOME a snail (in a simulation)!

In-game

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« clair obscur winning game game of the year when this game exists is proof that the game awards are rigged »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111
« I have been afk walking on this game for 3 days to get to Heaven... 3 days of nonstop having my computer run... All my friends have given up on me day 1, but 3 days deep and I have made it. Was it worth it? Yes, yes it was! »
👍 anonymous review · 273 h played3
« the real magic of this game is joining the community and the snev at the parties. so fun »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played1
« This game is a snail lovers dream. Aside from the actual gameplay this game has a really active community where there's snail parties every month. Finally I get to live out my dreams in my true form. »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played1
« Its a really fun game, but I swear your character moves at a snails pace »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« The best game ever designed, produced, and sold »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« This is a game for masochists and sadists that like dragging their friends into what i can only describe as the most prolonged jaunt into hell. But you have hats. So points for that. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Pass was not fun at all and the muliplayer does not support mac/ windows playing togather what a suprise..... Buggy menu for me and not able to play with other players. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2
« You can only go fast when you are in proximity to other people. There is nothing to do except move around and collect hats. Not even fun exploring and the map is way too big. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« idk why all the reviews are good, probs botted. But anyways this game is not good and isnt worth the money genuinely dont buy this pls »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« this game was designed to torture impacient people (me) »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I haven't had this much fun running around in a mindless horde since my early WoW days. Hup hup, friendo. Hup hup. <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1

In players' words

« clair obscur winning game game of the year when this game exists is proof that the game awards are rigged »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111
« This is a game for masochists and sadists that like dragging their friends into what i can only describe as the most prolonged jaunt into hell. But you have hats. So points for that. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I have been afk walking on this game for 3 days to get to Heaven... 3 days of nonstop having my computer run... All my friends have given up on me day 1, but 3 days deep and I have made it. Was it worth it? Yes, yes it was! »
👍 anonymous review · 273 h played3
« Pass was not fun at all and the muliplayer does not support mac/ windows playing togather what a suprise..... Buggy menu for me and not able to play with other players. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2
« the real magic of this game is joining the community and the snev at the parties. so fun »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played1
« You can only go fast when you are in proximity to other people. There is nothing to do except move around and collect hats. Not even fun exploring and the map is way too big. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game is a snail lovers dream. Aside from the actual gameplay this game has a really active community where there's snail parties every month. Finally I get to live out my dreams in my true form. »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played1
« idk why all the reviews are good, probs botted. But anyways this game is not good and isnt worth the money genuinely dont buy this pls »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Its a really fun game, but I swear your character moves at a snails pace »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« this game was designed to torture impacient people (me) »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The best game ever designed, produced, and sold »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« I haven't had this much fun running around in a mindless horde since my early WoW days. Hup hup, friendo. Hup hup. <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
96 % pos · n=169
Multiplayer
98 % pos · n=44
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=14
Value for money
100 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
75 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16916234
Multiplayer444301
Content / longevity212100
Graphics / art141400
Value for money111100
Interface / UX8602
Performance6015
Audio / music5500
Story / writing4400
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 21 min.

🪤 75 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
94 % (n=84)
2-10h
99 % (n=122)
10-25h
98 % (n=66)
>25h
100 % (n=139)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 92% positive92OctNov 2025 : 99% positive99NovDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 93% positive93MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100May

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

💶 Price history

€3.49€3.99€4.49€4.99€5.49€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 25, 2026 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jul 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 232 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience: 162 positive mentions out of 169 regarding gameplay.
  • Multiplayer sessions hit the spot with friends: 43 positive mentions out of 44.
  • Visual design and aesthetic charm score cleanly: 14 positive mentions out of 14 for graphics.
  • Abundant activities keep players engaged: 21 positive mentions out of 21 for content.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hitches disrupt the crawl: 5 negative mentions out of 6 regarding performance.
  • Menu navigation frustrates some users: 2 negative mentions out of 8 concerning the user interface.

Who is it for?

Casual gamers and groups looking for quirky, humorous multiplayer fun with an absurd premise will find plenty to love here.

Is Snail Simulator worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 1,593 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Snail Simulator delivers a remarkably smooth and entertaining journey that easily surpasses its joke-title premise. Backed by stellar post-release reception and widespread community affection, it crawls straight into cult-hit territory.

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