Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD FX-4100, 6GB RAM Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or AMD Radeon R7 240, 1GB VRAM
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Rift of the NecroDancer
Nearly 1 in 3 players is already hooked beyond 25 hours in, yet the beat never lets go. Post-release reviews still land at 89% positive on 490 sampled Steam votes, backing a stellar 94% all-time score.
What it's about: Le NecroDancer revient avec un nouveau jeu de rythme ! Dans un monde étrange, Cadence va devoir affronter les monstres de la Faille dans des combats musicaux intenses ! Survivez aux Failles Rythmiques, où chaque pulsation est un défi, sur une bande-son originale de Danny Baranowsky et ses amis.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 155 | 132 | 11 | 12 |
| Audio / music | 69 | 64 | 2 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 41 | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 21 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Value for money | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Performance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.2 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,6 % of players.
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Strengths
- Rhythmic combat is the beating heart of approval, with 132 positive mentions out of 155 gameplay reviews.
- The music cuts deeper than any other feature, earning 64 positive out of 69 mentions.
- Visual polish earns near-universal praise, racked up in 20 positive comments out of 21.
- A generous volume of extra content earns 34 positive nods out of 41 locked behind DLC.
Weaknesses
- A handful fights technical hiccups, logging 4 negative mentions out of 6 about performance.
- Price tags spark 7 negative reactions from 12 price-focused reviews.
- Story beats stumble for some, drawing 4 negative out of 17 narrative comments.
Who is it for?
Hardcore rhythm gamers willing to suffer through punishing difficulty curves in exchange for groove-driven prowess.
Is Rift of the NecroDancer worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 6,000 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Rhythmic combat is the beating heart of approval. Current price: 7,80€ (60% off).
Verdict
Rift of the NecroDancer locks players in a hypnotic loop where every downbeat sharpens the swordplay. Tiny technical niggles and a steep unlock curve don’t dull the shine of its irresistible groove.
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