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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 2500U Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 560X / Arc A380 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2600 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-6950 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1080 / Radeon RX Vega 64 (8192 MB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2600 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Forestrike

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 17, 2025
sample: 412 reviews posted after launch (150 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 958 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Forestrike’s fast‑paced martial combat and roguelite loops keep players logging extensive sessions. 91 % of the 412 post‑release reviews are positive, and 99 % of the 146 players who logged more than 25 hours praise it.

What it's about: Forestrike est un roguelite d'arts martiaux où chaque mort vous rapproche de la victoire, avant même de vous battre. Utilisez votre Préméditation pour expérimenter sans conséquences jusqu'à atteindre la plus satisfaisante des victoires, sans Préméditation.

In-game

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« Main Game carries over Demo Progress, so you can 'foresee' if you like the game before buying it. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played2221
« You're essentially solving puzzles by punching people in the face in the correct order. It's just like real life... »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« Practice for like 10 minutes and flub on your real attempt and lose a golden run. 5/5 would restart with a clear mind. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played111
« If this game were 20$ it would still be a fair price, 10$ is insane So if you like martial arts movies, or puzzles, or even want to recreate that one Sherlock Holmes fight scene, this game rocks so hard. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11
« This really clicked for me when i realised the whole point was to learn to play this game without Forestirke. getting enough practice in your mind to win "for real". »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played1
« je veux une suite !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 129 h played
« I enjoyed it at first, however, I only liked 2 of the forms. After beating the game one time, I didn't find it fun enough to continue playing. It might be up someone else's alley, but it's just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« even though it's a nice idea it never manages to feel satisfying. I would rather try over and over, fail and then overcome it (like in souls-like). this training ground approach somehow diminishes my sense of achievement »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Regrettably B.S. in an unfun, depressing way, Forestrike is a frustrating, poorly balanced nightmare that takes a great concept and completely fails to execute it. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« trash game with tons of bugs and buffering. »
👎 anonymous review · 74 h played
« Initially was interesting, then become too repetitive »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Didn't expect a story, but it is incredibly well blend with the rogue gameplay. Great & responsive controls. Very approachable with the forestrike feature. Varied content. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

In players' words

« Main Game carries over Demo Progress, so you can 'foresee' if you like the game before buying it. »
👍 anonymous review · 42 h played2221
« I enjoyed it at first, however, I only liked 2 of the forms. After beating the game one time, I didn't find it fun enough to continue playing. It might be up someone else's alley, but it's just not for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« You're essentially solving puzzles by punching people in the face in the correct order. It's just like real life... »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« even though it's a nice idea it never manages to feel satisfying. I would rather try over and over, fail and then overcome it (like in souls-like). this training ground approach somehow diminishes my sense of achievement »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Practice for like 10 minutes and flub on your real attempt and lose a golden run. 5/5 would restart with a clear mind. »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played111
« Regrettably B.S. in an unfun, depressing way, Forestrike is a frustrating, poorly balanced nightmare that takes a great concept and completely fails to execute it. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« If this game were 20$ it would still be a fair price, 10$ is insane So if you like martial arts movies, or puzzles, or even want to recreate that one Sherlock Holmes fight scene, this game rocks so hard. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11
« trash game with tons of bugs and buffering. »
👎 anonymous review · 74 h played
« This really clicked for me when i realised the whole point was to learn to play this game without Forestirke. getting enough practice in your mind to win "for real". »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played1
« Initially was interesting, then become too repetitive »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« je veux une suite !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 129 h played
« Didn't expect a story, but it is incredibly well blend with the rogue gameplay. Great & responsive controls. Very approachable with the forestrike feature. Varied content. »
👍 anonymous review · 19 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
89 % pos · n=130
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=8
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13011677
Story / writing241833
Graphics / art161600
Audio / music121200
Content / longevity8521
Value for money6600
Stability / bugs4103
Interface / UX3003
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.

<2h
52 % (n=21)
2-10h
79 % (n=82)
10-25h
95 % (n=163)
>25h
99 % (n=146)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 88% positive88NovDec 2025 : 93% positive93DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 87% positive87FebMar 2026 : 84% positive84MarApr 2026 : 90% positive90AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

💶 Price history

€5.39€6.69€7.99€9.29€10.592026€5.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 17, 2025 · All-time low: €5.99 (Jul 26, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

13,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 116 positive mentions out of 130 total (89 % positive)
  • Graphics and audio: 16 and 12 positive mentions out of 16 and 12 total (100 % positive)
  • Performance: 1 positive mention out of 1 total (100 % positive)
  • Playtime >25 h: 146 players, 99 % positive
  • Story: 18 positive mentions out of 24 total (75 % positive)

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: 3 negative mentions out of 4 total (75 % negative)
  • UI: 3 negative mentions out of 3 total (100 % negative)
  • Content: 1 negative mention out of 8 total (12.5 % negative)
  • Short play sessions (<2 h): 21 players, 52 % positive

Who is it for?

Fans of martial‑arts‑themed roguelites who enjoy tight combat loops, puzzle‑rich challenges, and high replay value will find Forestrike compelling. Its polished audio‑visual presentation also appeals to players who appreciate a crisp aesthetic in action titles.

Is Forestrike worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 958 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

Forestrike delivers a slick, martial‑centric action experience that earns near‑universal praise for gameplay, graphics, and sound. Minor UI and occasional bugs temper the experience, but the overall reception remains very positive.

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