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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Purrgatory

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Released August 22, 2021
sample: 427 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 99 % · 5,006 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

The story steals the spotlight, with 145 positive mentions out of 151. Overall, the game enjoys an overwhelming 99% positive rating on Steam, and post‑release sentiment remains high at 98% positive.

In-game

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« Don't do like me and accidentally end the game early by touching the phone! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« super petit jeu au graphismes certes assez simples, mais plutôt prenant. Une bonne découverte. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« This game is simply beautiful! It was a wonderful exprerience I loved it »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Really soft, sweet and positive, yet profound. Ideal if you want a short story-driven indie game with good emotional engagement but low stakes (no times out, no game over, no frustration). »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« tres bon jeu surtout avec le little cutie silly and goofy car »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Nul de fou je recommande en aucun cas ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I do not understand anything about this game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« You get what you pay for I guess »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« A wonderful and ever so cute story, just play it ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« amazing game why is this free please let me give you money »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« Don't do like me and accidentally end the game early by touching the phone! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Nul de fou je recommande en aucun cas ! »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« super petit jeu au graphismes certes assez simples, mais plutôt prenant. Une bonne découverte. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I do not understand anything about this game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This game is simply beautiful! It was a wonderful exprerience I loved it »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« You get what you pay for I guess »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Really soft, sweet and positive, yet profound. Ideal if you want a short story-driven indie game with good emotional engagement but low stakes (no times out, no game over, no frustration). »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« A wonderful and ever so cute story, just play it ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« tres bon jeu surtout avec le little cutie silly and goofy car »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« amazing game why is this free please let me give you money »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
96 % pos · n=151
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=52
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=51
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=24
Value for money
94 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
58 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing15114542
Graphics / art525200
Gameplay514821
Audio / music242400
Value for money181701
Interface / UX12714
Content / longevity8800
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.

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

<2h
80 % (n=30)
2-10h
99 % (n=352)
10-25h
100 % (n=37)
>25h
100 % (n=8)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 98% positive98JanFeb 2026 : 98% positive98FebMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Story: 145 positive mentions out of 151 total, showing near‑universal praise.
  • Graphics: 52 positive mentions out of 52, a flawless visual reception.
  • Audio: 24 positive mentions out of 24, perfect sound appreciation.
  • Playtime (2‑10 h): 352 players in this bucket, with 99% positive, indicating strong engagement for typical session lengths.

Weaknesses

  • User interface: 4 negative mentions out of 12 total, suggesting usability issues.
  • Bugs: 2 negative mentions out of 2, highlighting technical problems for some users.
  • Price: 1 negative mention out of 18, indicating a small but present cost concern.

Who is it for?

Fans of light‑hearted indie adventure games who appreciate strong storytelling, cute aesthetics, and short‑to‑medium play sessions will find Purrgatory rewarding. The free‑to‑play model also appeals to players looking for a low‑commitment experience.

Is Purrgatory worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 99% of 5,006 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Story. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Purrgatory delivers a charming narrative wrapped in flawless graphics and audio, earning near‑perfect Steam scores. Minor drawbacks around UI clarity and occasional bugs keep it from being flawless, but its free‑to‑play price and engaging story make it a solid pick for genre enthusiasts.

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Purrgatory: 98/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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