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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Donut Dodo

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Released June 3, 2022
sample: 286 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 286 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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Arcade‑style action fuels the experience, with the keyword “arcade” surfacing 60 times in player comments. The title holds a Very Positive Steam rating, 96% of its 286 reviews are positive, and gameplay garners 159 positive mentions out of 171.

What it's about: Un jeu d'arcade des années 80. Donut Dodo est un jeu de plateforme classique en 2D de l'âge d'or, coriace et stimulant pour toute la famille! Prêt à atteindre le sommet du classement?

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« I was born in 2004 and this game makes me feel like I'm at the arcade with the boys »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 1 h played1
« this dodo is very much wanting the donut »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 6 h played1
« This game needs to be banned from steam permanently. It is more addictive than any drug known to man. Just shut up and buy it. See you all in rehab. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 136 h played1
« This game predicted Skibidi Toilet »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played1
« This single screen platformer nails the look & feel of the classics, but with responsive controls you'd expect from a modern game. It would have easily been a favorite in the 80s! Look out for Stinky! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 6 h played
« You jump lower than Mario and there are zero, ZERO ways to stop enemies. Easy-Medium Mode is already punishing, so be prepared for what comes next. Not for casual play! »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 1 h played1
« 3/10 you can finish the game in like 11 minutes, only 5 levels, and i game overed 3 times the rest of my time is afk card farming level designs are almost always this is the only path you can take to get to that one donut lots of dead ends »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2024 · 4 h played
« I don't have the patience and skills to play this »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 0 h played
« FANTASTIC pick up and play arcade game with incredible music. There's a lot of meat on this one »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 10 h played1
« Great classic-style arcade game. If you liked it, play Locomalito's Darkula for a very similar experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 h played

In players' words

« I was born in 2004 and this game makes me feel like I'm at the arcade with the boys »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 1 h played1
« You jump lower than Mario and there are zero, ZERO ways to stop enemies. Easy-Medium Mode is already punishing, so be prepared for what comes next. Not for casual play! »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 1 h played1
« this dodo is very much wanting the donut »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 6 h played1
« 3/10 you can finish the game in like 11 minutes, only 5 levels, and i game overed 3 times the rest of my time is afk card farming level designs are almost always this is the only path you can take to get to that one donut lots of dead ends »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2024 · 4 h played
« This game needs to be banned from steam permanently. It is more addictive than any drug known to man. Just shut up and buy it. See you all in rehab. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2022 · 136 h played1
« I don't have the patience and skills to play this »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2024 · 0 h played
« This game predicted Skibidi Toilet »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played1
« FANTASTIC pick up and play arcade game with incredible music. There's a lot of meat on this one »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 10 h played1
« This single screen platformer nails the look & feel of the classics, but with responsive controls you'd expect from a modern game. It would have easily been a favorite in the 80s! Look out for Stinky! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2022 · 6 h played
« Great classic-style arcade game. If you liked it, play Locomalito's Darkula for a very similar experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1 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
93 % pos · n=171
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=68
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=53
Value for money
95 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
82 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=9
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay17115957
Audio / music686800
Graphics / art535210
Value for money191810
Interface / UX171403
Content / longevity141013
Story / writing9801
Performance3201
Stability / bugs3003
Multiplayer3201

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.7 h.

🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
93 % (n=84)
2-10h
97 % (n=146)
10-25h
100 % (n=35)
>25h
100 % (n=21)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2022 : 100% positive100JunNov 2022 : 100% positive100NovJan 2023 : 100% positive100Jan

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 159 positive mentions out of 171 (≈93% positive).
  • Graphics and audio are near flawless: 52 positive mentions out of 53 for graphics, and 68 positive mentions out of 68 for audio.
  • Price is widely appreciated: 18 positive mentions out of 19, with “prix” appearing 9 times.
  • Playtime satisfaction is high: all players with >10 h (35 + 21) report 100% positive sentiment.
  • Retro‑nostalgic vibe resonates: the term “arcade” appears 60 times, indicating strong thematic appeal.

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups appear sparingly: 1 negative mention out of 3 total performance comments.
  • Bugs are a pain point: 3 negative mentions out of 3, indicating 100% negativity among bug reports.
  • UI receives mixed feedback: 3 negative mentions out of 17, showing roughly 18% dissatisfaction.
  • Content depth is questioned: 3 negative mentions out of 14, suggesting about 21% of content comments are critical.

Who is it for?

Players who love fast‑paced retro arcade shooters and appreciate tight controls will feel right at home. The game also appeals to those seeking a nostalgic 80s vibe with solid audio‑visual polish at a modest price.

Is Donut Dodo worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 286 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 7,99€ (20% off).

Verdict

Donut Dodo delivers an arcade experience that most players adore, as reflected by its 96% positive Steam rating and overwhelming praise for gameplay, graphics, and sound. Minor performance quirks and occasional bugs temper the otherwise bright reception, but they are unlikely to deter fans of the genre. Overall, it stands out as a highly enjoyable indie action title.

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Donut Dodo: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

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