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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : Dual Core CPU Graphiques : Integrated Graphics Card Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

Save Me, Sakuya-san!

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 2, 2021
sample: 402 reviews posted after launch (139 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 908 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
2,99€ 1,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game's heartfelt humor and therapy‑focused narrative dominate the conversation, with 68 story mentions dwarfing other topics. Steam users rate it Overwhelmingly Positive, 97% of the 402 post‑release reviews are favorable.

In-game

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« 10/10 best game with best waifu. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Le jeu est sympa mais trop court, il m'a quand même permis de me poser sur moi-même et de relativiser sur mon futur, merci Sakuya-san. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It's MY mental Illness and I get to choose the coping mechanism »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« if i kill myself will Sakuya be there to save me »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« this hits hard after the failed suicide attempt »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« i dont have depression, i just like sakuya »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« there was NO ESEX!!!!! NO ESEX WITH SAKUYA IZAYIU!!! I LOVE ESEX AND EDGING!!!!!!! EDGING TO SAKUYA IZAYOI ESEX!!!1 »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« The best part of this game is that Sakuya [spoiler]almost puts you out of your misery[/spoiler] »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ♥♥♥♥ so awful i wanna kill myself even more same »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I guess it was hot when she tried to kill you. The DLC is alright, but I kept getting stuck every time I played it, probably because I don't know much about Touhou Project. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« this ♥♥♥♥ sucks, wish I played it earlier to get my $2.50 back. the writings is crap and its not even a game »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Good game, played for a bit. She definitely saved me! »
👍 anonymous review · 1002 h played

In players' words

« 10/10 best game with best waifu. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« there was NO ESEX!!!!! NO ESEX WITH SAKUYA IZAYIU!!! I LOVE ESEX AND EDGING!!!!!!! EDGING TO SAKUYA IZAYOI ESEX!!!1 »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Le jeu est sympa mais trop court, il m'a quand même permis de me poser sur moi-même et de relativiser sur mon futur, merci Sakuya-san. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The best part of this game is that Sakuya [spoiler]almost puts you out of your misery[/spoiler] »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It's MY mental Illness and I get to choose the coping mechanism »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« ♥♥♥♥ so awful i wanna kill myself even more same »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« if i kill myself will Sakuya be there to save me »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I guess it was hot when she tried to kill you. The DLC is alright, but I kept getting stuck every time I played it, probably because I don't know much about Touhou Project. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« this hits hard after the failed suicide attempt »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« this ♥♥♥♥ sucks, wish I played it earlier to get my $2.50 back. the writings is crap and its not even a game »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« i dont have depression, i just like sakuya »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Good game, played for a bit. She definitely saved me! »
👍 anonymous review · 1002 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
Story / writing
84 % pos · n=68
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=27
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=9
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
86 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing685765
Gameplay272511
Content / longevity16808
Graphics / art9900
Value for money9801
Audio / music7601
Stability / bugs1001
Interface / UX1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.

🪤 62 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
96 % (n=195)
2-10h
97 % (n=150)
10-25h
100 % (n=26)
>25h
97 % (n=31)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-10 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2023 : 100% positive100AugOct 2023 : 100% positive100OctDec 2023 : 100% positive100DecJan 2024 : 92% positive92JanFeb 2024 : 95% positive95FebJun 2024 : 100% positive100JunJul 2024 : 100% positive100JulAug 2024 : 96% positive96AugSep 2024 : 82% positive82SepDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 87% positive87Jan

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

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Strengths

  • Story shines: 57 positive mentions out of 68 (≈84% positive).
  • Gameplay is well‑received: 25 positive mentions out of 27 (≈93% positive).
  • Graphics earn unanimous praise: 9 positive mentions out of 9.
  • Audio mostly praised: 6 positive mentions out of 7 (≈86% positive).
  • Price considered fair: 8 positive mentions out of 9 (≈89% positive).

Weaknesses

  • Content split evenly: 8 positive and 8 negative mentions out of 16.
  • Story still has criticism: 5 negative and 6 mixed mentions out of 68.
  • Technical hiccups: 1 negative bug mention.
  • User‑interface received a single negative mention.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy short, humor‑laden indie titles with a therapeutic vibe—especially fans of Touhou‑style characters—will find the experience rewarding. Those seeking deep, content‑rich campaigns may be less satisfied.

Is Save Me, Sakuya-san! worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 908 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Story shines. Current price: 1,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

Save Me, Sakuya‑san! delivers a charming, emotionally resonant package that resonates strongly with its audience, reflected in a 97% positive rating. While the core story and gameplay are widely praised, the limited content depth and a few technical rough edges keep it from being flawless. Overall, it’s a solid pick for players looking for a light, heartfelt adventure.

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Most frequent keywords

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