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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Processeur : AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Processeur : AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake Mémoire vive : 8 MB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible

Rubinite

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 22, 2026
sample: 408 reviews posted after launch (109 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 1,107 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 92% positive vs 91% overall (1,662 recent reviews)
20,49€ 18,44€ -10%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The combat system is the beating heart of Rubinite, with 91 positive mentions out of 96. Over 80% of players have already spent 10 hours or more in this universe, where boss fights dominate the conversation.

What it's about: Rubinite is an extremely challenging boss rush action game. in a dark fairy tale world, use Ruby's crimson eyes to expose the weak points of the Bloodstained monsters, then strike and shatter them. Carve a road home through the ruined Scarlet Kingdom and face the Witch who took it all.

In-game

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« Perfect for people that enjoy suffering Tight combat, cute story, dope art.. they crushed it »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played111
« I should not have played this after getting emotional damage from Nano Apostle. I am very emotionally ruined by this game and Nano Apostle Highly recommend playing this »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« le petit chaperon rouge a un gun »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Amazing art, great sound, great gameplay. "Timing-based" combat (perfect dodges, counterattacks, etc) feels super satisfying, absolutely love it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« art is stunning game play is fast and so rewarding. stop thinking about it buy this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Tout ca pour 20 petits euros nan incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« I can say with full certainty that this game is the best game I've played in years. The combat is fun, the bosses are creative, and the art style is just perfect. 10/10, I fully recommend it. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« Perfect for people that enjoy suffering Tight combat, cute story, dope art.. they crushed it »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played111
« art is stunning game play is fast and so rewarding. stop thinking about it buy this game! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I should not have played this after getting emotional damage from Nano Apostle. I am very emotionally ruined by this game and Nano Apostle Highly recommend playing this »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« Tout ca pour 20 petits euros nan incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« le petit chaperon rouge a un gun »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I can say with full certainty that this game is the best game I've played in years. The combat is fun, the bosses are creative, and the art style is just perfect. 10/10, I fully recommend it. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Amazing art, great sound, great gameplay. "Timing-based" combat (perfect dodges, counterattacks, etc) feels super satisfying, absolutely love it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 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
95 % pos · n=96
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=57
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=39
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=18
Value for money
60 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
36 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=10
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay969105
Story / writing575232
Graphics / art393801
Audio / music181521
Value for money15924
Content / longevity11056
Interface / UX11425
Stability / bugs10028
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.4 h.

<2h
69 % (n=13)
2-10h
91 % (n=150)
10-25h
97 % (n=236)
>25h
100 % (n=9)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

8,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

1 review videos analyzed: 0 positive1 mixed0 negative

Les joueurs Steam et les créateurs YouTube s'accordent sur la qualité du gameplay et des graphismes, tous deux salués comme des points forts du jeu. En revanche, ils divergent sur le contenu et l'interface utilisateur, les joueurs pointant des lacunes majeures tandis que les créateurs n'en font pas mention dans leurs analyses.

Gameplay
0 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1

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Small streamers to support

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics shine brightest: praised 91 times out of 96 mentions
  • Story hooks players with 52 positive out of 57 mentions
  • Stunning pixel-art graphics capture nearly universal acclaim: 38 positive out of 39 mentions

Weaknesses

  • Content depth draws criticism: no positive mentions among 11 total, with 6 negative
  • Minor bugs linger despite high overall quality: 8 negative out of 10 mentions
  • UI leaves some players frustrated: 5 negative out of 11 mentions

Who is it for?

Fans of punishing action RPGs with deep lore and pixel-art aesthetics will find their match here. Those seeking polished, content-rich worlds should temper expectations.

Is Rubinite worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 1,107 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics shine brightest. Current price: 18,44€ (10% off).

Verdict

Rubinite delivers an exhilarating combat-focused experience, where visuals and narrative excel. Its post-release reception (94% positive) confirms players are hooked on its core loop, despite lingering technical hiccups and content concerns.

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Rubinite: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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