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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8.1 Processeur : AMD FX-4350 or Intel Core i5-3470 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Radeon R7 250 or GeForce GT 640 or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD FX-9590 or Intel Core i7-6700K or equivalent Mémoire vive : 10 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 390X or equivalent DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible

Sifu

Safe bet
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Released March 28, 2023
sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (167 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 27,924 reviews (« Very Positive »)
39,99€ 9,99€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Sifu's challenging combat and kung-fu mechanics have captured players' attention, with 117 positive mentions out of 144 for gameplay. The game's post-release reception shows 89% positive reviews out of 496 sampled. With a very positive overall score of 92%, Sifu has clearly made a strong impression on its players.

What it's about: Sifu est un jeu de combat réaliste à la troisième personne, avec des mécaniques pointues de kung-fu et une action digne des films d'arts martiaux qui vous entraîne dans une quête de vengeance.

In-game

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« Do not despise the poverty of youth. Do not despise the poverty of middle age. Do not despise the poverty of old age. The dead are the greatest. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played11
« Is it an interesting combat system? Yes. Does the combat take place in interesting environments? Yes. Is the aging mechanic a cheap trick to add runtime to a game with 5 levels? Yes. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1
« I can become the Dragon Warrior after beating this game. [spoiler] kung fu panda [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played111
« Sifu didn’t click the first time. Came back later and it became one of the best combat experiences I’ve ever had. Fast to learn, brutally hard to master. Once the dodge system clicks, everything flows. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« the most incredible martial arts game ever, they put some much love in it that I always play with a huge bonner... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ amazing »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played1
« It is a great game, but not for me. I'm just not skilled enough, basically just smashing buttons erratically and without meaning. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11
« Jeu pas du tout kiffant. Le principe de "plus tu meurs bah plus tu perds" c'est pas du tout fun, mais bon si ça plait à certains... »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« je de frôpàqrgf^poiehfgôpieugf^ùupHfgmùo »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« if i write what i think i get banned »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« made by the people who scored a goal on our wallets with rematch »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I am on the easiest difficulty and it is still so incredibly unfair and just doesn't work half the time. I don't even care, not gonna finish it, like I just want to ♥♥♥♥♥♥ beat up people in a video-game, not suffer. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« story is great and combat is fast-paced also a bit hard but you will get use to it and enjoy it as hell »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

In players' words

« Do not despise the poverty of youth. Do not despise the poverty of middle age. Do not despise the poverty of old age. The dead are the greatest. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played11
« Jeu pas du tout kiffant. Le principe de "plus tu meurs bah plus tu perds" c'est pas du tout fun, mais bon si ça plait à certains... »
👎 anonymous review · 16 h played
« Is it an interesting combat system? Yes. Does the combat take place in interesting environments? Yes. Is the aging mechanic a cheap trick to add runtime to a game with 5 levels? Yes. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1
« je de frôpàqrgf^poiehfgôpieugf^ùupHfgmùo »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« I can become the Dragon Warrior after beating this game. [spoiler] kung fu panda [/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played111
« if i write what i think i get banned »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Sifu didn’t click the first time. Came back later and it became one of the best combat experiences I’ve ever had. Fast to learn, brutally hard to master. Once the dodge system clicks, everything flows. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« made by the people who scored a goal on our wallets with rematch »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« the most incredible martial arts game ever, they put some much love in it that I always play with a huge bonner... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ amazing »
👍 anonymous review · 50 h played1
« I am on the easiest difficulty and it is still so incredibly unfair and just doesn't work half the time. I don't even care, not gonna finish it, like I just want to ♥♥♥♥♥♥ beat up people in a video-game, not suffer. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« It is a great game, but not for me. I'm just not skilled enough, basically just smashing buttons erratically and without meaning. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11
« story is great and combat is fast-paced also a bit hard but you will get use to it and enjoy it as hell »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
81 % pos · n=144
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=35
Story / writing
81 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=19
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=12
Performance
86 % pos · n=7
Value for money
71 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay144117720
Graphics / art353203
Story / writing211713
Content / longevity191126
Audio / music121101
Performance7601
Value for money7502
Stability / bugs6114
Interface / UX3003
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.4 h.

<2h
76 % (n=21)
2-10h
80 % (n=169)
10-25h
94 % (n=187)
>25h
97 % (n=119)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 91% positive91AugSep 2025 : 92% positive92SepOct 2025 : 88% positive88OctFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 98% positive98JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

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

💶 Price history

€5.49€15.24€24.99€34.74€44.49202420252026€9.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 28, 2023 · All-time low: €9.99 (Jul 31, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 61 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE havic_s 15 viewers · EN — Master Difficulty, No Death RunLIVE Vptune 6 viewers · ES — Desafiando la muerte, el final de SIFULIVE trellytrayl 4 viewers · EN — Let's see about SifuLIVE polarruz 4 viewers · EN — Coffee at 4am

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h24

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 117 positive mentions out of 144
  • Graphics are widely appreciated: 32 positive mentions out of 35
  • Audio design is also commended: 11 positive mentions out of 12

Weaknesses

  • Some players experience frustration: 8 mentions, often related to difficulty
  • A few users report bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 6
  • The user interface is criticized: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Sifu is suited for fans of action games and those who enjoy a challenge, particularly in combat and kung-fu mechanics. Players looking for a game with deep gameplay and satisfying combat will find Sifu to be an engaging experience.

Is Sifu worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 27,924 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 9,99€ (75% off).

Verdict

With its very positive overall score and strong post-release reception, Sifu is a game that has clearly resonated with its player base. While some areas like bugs and UI need improvement, the game's strengths in gameplay, graphics, and audio make it a compelling choice for fans of action and martial arts games. As such, Sifu is a notable title in its genre, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for those who dive into its world of kung-fu and combat.

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Sifu: 89/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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