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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3-8100 ou équivalent (4 cœurs) Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2 Go VRAM / Support DirectX 11+ DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Paramètres pour des graphismes en "qualité basse", en 720p et 30 FPS. 8 Go de mémoire système requis en cas d'utilisation d'une carte graphique intégrée

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-7400 equivalent (4-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 6GB VRAM NVIDIA GTX 1060 equivalent or higher DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Spec for "High Quality" Graphics, 1080p, 60fps

Rotwood

Mixed reception
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Released March 3, 2026
sample: 350 reviews posted after launch (149 AI-classified)
67/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 75 % · 8,115 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
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Rotwood thrives on the strength of its cooperative combat, hooking players for the long haul with 175 individuals logging over 25 hours of playtime. While the core loop is addictive, the overall reception sits at a 67% positive rate in the post-release period out of 350 sampled reviews.

In-game

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« excellent et en plus en Francais j'ai bien fait de l'acheter et de les soutenir »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« ça manque un peu de contenu mais c'et sympa »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played
« I came back after a 1+ year break and the game feels a lot fuller and more fun. I don't know why it's sitting at mixed right now, because it does deserve a strong rating. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« great game, dont understand the bad reviews , very smooth with alot of variation and good upgrade system , overall great game »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« It's alright. Fox guy is trans or something. He sucks; skipped over all his yapping. Writing unsurprisingly is forgettable. Combos and action pretty good but not enough gameplay variety. My buddies and i had fun for a bit though. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Good. Could be better... ... ... ... With a freaking sword! »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played
« It simply isn't that fun, cutsey graphics but floaty gameplay that lacks any "oomph". Enemies are HP sponges and it just really isn't that fun, feels like a chore to play. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« The game is unfinished Which seems to be a running theme for the latest Klei releases ngl »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Just not very fun to play. Combat feels bad without any hitstun (unless you get the perk), bosses feel like hp sponge with 4-5 moves. Last boss is literally a 3 stage hp sponge, just feels bad to play. »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« The weapon distribution of this game is not balanced well, some are just so terrible compared to others like the spear. I loved that weapon but it's genuinely so trash and it never kept up with any other weapons »
👎 anonymous review · 197 h played
« Save your money, as a roguelike enjoyer this game just isn't good. Feels like a children's game. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« i like this game. the balls weapon is fun and funny! at time gets a bit too easy and repetitive, but calling a friend to come and play with me making this game so fun again. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played

In players' words

« excellent et en plus en Francais j'ai bien fait de l'acheter et de les soutenir »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« It simply isn't that fun, cutsey graphics but floaty gameplay that lacks any "oomph". Enemies are HP sponges and it just really isn't that fun, feels like a chore to play. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« ça manque un peu de contenu mais c'et sympa »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played
« The game is unfinished Which seems to be a running theme for the latest Klei releases ngl »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I came back after a 1+ year break and the game feels a lot fuller and more fun. I don't know why it's sitting at mixed right now, because it does deserve a strong rating. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Just not very fun to play. Combat feels bad without any hitstun (unless you get the perk), bosses feel like hp sponge with 4-5 moves. Last boss is literally a 3 stage hp sponge, just feels bad to play. »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« great game, dont understand the bad reviews , very smooth with alot of variation and good upgrade system , overall great game »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« The weapon distribution of this game is not balanced well, some are just so terrible compared to others like the spear. I loved that weapon but it's genuinely so trash and it never kept up with any other weapons »
👎 anonymous review · 197 h played
« It's alright. Fox guy is trans or something. He sucks; skipped over all his yapping. Writing unsurprisingly is forgettable. Combos and action pretty good but not enough gameplay variety. My buddies and i had fun for a bit though. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Save your money, as a roguelike enjoyer this game just isn't good. Feels like a children's game. »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Good. Could be better... ... ... ... With a freaking sword! »
👍 anonymous review · 44 h played
« i like this game. the balls weapon is fun and funny! at time gets a bit too easy and repetitive, but calling a friend to come and play with me making this game so fun again. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 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
75 % pos · n=122
Content / longevity
48 % pos · n=62
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=27
Multiplayer
96 % pos · n=23
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=9
Value for money
38 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay122921020
Content / longevity6230824
Graphics / art272601
Multiplayer232201
Story / writing9603
Value for money8305
Audio / music5500
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX2101
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 25 h on median; those who dislike it: 25 h.

<2h
35 % (n=17)
2-10h
59 % (n=44)
10-25h
75 % (n=114)
>25h
67 % (n=175)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+29 pts) — updates have won players over
Mar 2026 : 66% positive66MarApr 2026 : 69% positive69AprMay 2026 : 55% positive55MayJun 2026 : 67% positive67JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,6 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics provide the backbone of the experience, with 92 positive mentions out of 122.
  • The visual style is widely appreciated, garnering 26 positive mentions out of 27.
  • Cooperative play is a highlight for the community, receiving 22 positive mentions out of 23.
  • The game successfully retains players, as 175 people out of 350 total sampled reviews have invested more than 25 hours.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth remains a point of contention, with only 30 positive mentions against 24 negative ones out of 62 total.
  • Early impressions are shaky, reflected by a 35% positive rate among players with less than 2 hours of playtime.
  • The grind and repetitive nature of the loop led to 9 mentions describing the experience as disappointing.

Who is it for?

This title is crafted for groups of friends seeking a tight, combat-focused action RPG that rewards long-term investment. It is less suited for those looking for a story-heavy campaign or instant gratification.

Verdict

Rotwood offers a polished, punchy combat system that shines brightest when played with others. Despite some concerns regarding content longevity, the dedicated player base proves that its core loop is more than enough to justify the journey.

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Rotwood: 67/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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