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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i3-6100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 460 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "Low" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i3-8100 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "High" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

MIO: Memories in Orbit

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Released January 20, 2026
sample: 478 reviews posted after launch (105 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 4,279 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 83/100 (43 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 85% positive vs 86% overall (346 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 4,200 players have already judged it Very Positive, and those sticking with it are raving. More than six out of ten reviewers rate it highly after 25 hours or more, a mark few indie games hit this early.

What it's about: Incarnez MIO dans ce metroidvania envoûtant et plein de mystères. Arpentez l’Arche, un gigantesque vaisseau aux biomes variés et aux dangers omniprésents. Percez ses secrets, gagnez en puissance et tentez de sauver ses occupants de l’oubli.

In-game

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« Very strong Metroidvania. Don't listen to reviews that compare it to every other game in existence, not everything has to be at the same level as Hollow Knight to be worth your time. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played32943
« After getting the True Ending This game is lowkey a masterpiece, on par with the likes of Hollow Knight, and I'm bummed that it won't get the flowers it deserves. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played6
« If you are wondering what to expect from this game. Think Nine Sols difficulty/level design with Ori artstyle and a cyrptic lore simular to hollowknight. overall amazing game »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played11
« pretty good, but you have to sign a eula to play the game which really sucks when you just take a closer look at it »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played21
« c'est un jeux que j'attendais avec impatience et farnchement pas decu de l'avoir acheté le jeux est dur mais juste le platforming est bien gere les msuique donne envie de pleurer a certains moment franchement juste merci »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Découvert complètement par hasard, je recommande pour l'univers, l'ambiance et l'histoire. Un jeu prenant et plein de philosophie. J'ai adoré »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« pqrcours sucks french wanna be hollow knight art worth saving »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Les jeux redondants de plateformes excessivement penible vers la moitié du jeux pour pas grand chose ont reussi a supplanter tout le reste, pourtant bien sympatique. Pas fan de ce "trop ++" »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Beatiful art and music, terrible platforming and bosses »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« Mio is like a krispy kreme donut Its ok but gets way too much glazing »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I loved the art, music, setting and story. The gameplay is incredibly frustrating even with all the assists turned on, if everything else wasn't good I'd have quit long before the ending. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Great game, Amazing soundtrack. one of the best metroidvanias i've played, on par with hollow knight. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played

In players' words

« Very strong Metroidvania. Don't listen to reviews that compare it to every other game in existence, not everything has to be at the same level as Hollow Knight to be worth your time. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played32943
« pqrcours sucks french wanna be hollow knight art worth saving »
👎 anonymous review · 10 h played
« After getting the True Ending This game is lowkey a masterpiece, on par with the likes of Hollow Knight, and I'm bummed that it won't get the flowers it deserves. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played6
« Les jeux redondants de plateformes excessivement penible vers la moitié du jeux pour pas grand chose ont reussi a supplanter tout le reste, pourtant bien sympatique. Pas fan de ce "trop ++" »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played
« If you are wondering what to expect from this game. Think Nine Sols difficulty/level design with Ori artstyle and a cyrptic lore simular to hollowknight. overall amazing game »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played11
« Beatiful art and music, terrible platforming and bosses »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played
« pretty good, but you have to sign a eula to play the game which really sucks when you just take a closer look at it »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played21
« Mio is like a krispy kreme donut Its ok but gets way too much glazing »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« c'est un jeux que j'attendais avec impatience et farnchement pas decu de l'avoir acheté le jeux est dur mais juste le platforming est bien gere les msuique donne envie de pleurer a certains moment franchement juste merci »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played
« I loved the art, music, setting and story. The gameplay is incredibly frustrating even with all the assists turned on, if everything else wasn't good I'd have quit long before the ending. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Découvert complètement par hasard, je recommande pour l'univers, l'ambiance et l'histoire. Un jeu prenant et plein de philosophie. J'ai adoré »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Great game, Amazing soundtrack. one of the best metroidvanias i've played, on par with hollow knight. »
👍 anonymous review · 44 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
68 % pos · n=94
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=62
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=35
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=35
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=28
Interface / UX
10 % pos · n=10
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay94641218
Graphics / art626101
Story / writing353212
Audio / music353311
Content / longevity281837
Interface / UX10109
Performance2101
Stability / bugs2002
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 31 h on median; those who dislike it: 21 h.

<2h
50 % (n=10)
2-10h
50 % (n=28)
10-25h
75 % (n=137)
>25h
91 % (n=303)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+16 pts) — updates have won players over
Jan 2026 : 71% positive71JanFeb 2026 : 62% positive62FebMar 2026 : 82% positive82MarApr 2026 : 80% positive80AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 80% positive80JunJul 2026 : 85% positive85Jul

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

💶 Price history

€14.00€15.74€17.49€19.23€20.982026€14.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 04, 2025 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

9,6 % Moderate

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 39,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The Metroidvania form clicks perfectly: 64 positive mentions out of 94 for gameplay
  • Visuals sparkle consistently: 61 positive mentions out of 62 for graphics
  • Sound and music carry the experience: 33 positive mentions out of 35 for audio
  • The narrative sticks the landing: 32 positive mentions out of 35 for story

Weaknesses

  • Controls and menus cause friction: 9 negative mentions out of 10 for UI
  • Content runs thin for some: only 18 positive mentions out of 28
  • Performance hiccups pop up here and there: 1 negative mention out of 2

Who is it for?

Fans of Metroidvanias who crave polished exploration and haunting soundscapes will find a keeper here. Anyone chasing a long, story-heavy campaign might want to wait for more chapters.

Is MIO: Memories in Orbit worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 83% of 4,279 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: The Metroidvania form clicks perfectly. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

MIO: Memories in Orbit already sits among the greats at launch, but its UI teething pains and skinnier content should fade once the full journey unfolds. Play now if you love tight movement and moody worlds, or hold off if you prefer sprawling epics with every corner stuffed full.

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