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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Mayor May Knott

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Released April 30, 2026
sample: 209 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
99/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 100 % · 209 reviews (« Very Positive »)
20,49€ 16,39€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A pixel-art tale about tiny mayors stirs the heart: 93 players in a row call it the game’s glorious centerpiece. Over one third still play after the 25-hour mark, and not one review among the 209 dips below ‘Very Positive’ since launch.

What it's about: A creepy-cozy 3D adventure game about solving puzzles, rebuilding a haunted ghost town, meeting weird creatures, and listening to ridiculous music!

In-game

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« Honestly the cutest, spooky, creepy and cozy game I have played in a long time! I loved the puzzles and the story lines! Definitely would recommend playing this! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 24 h played1
« It's so cuuute omg, very fun, crafting and repairing game. I am having far too much fun lol. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 67 h played1
« ~Key provided by Keymailer Mayor May Knott is a dang good game, and the dev is great to work with. If you like Animal Crossing-esque town building but want a story, some puzzles and a bit of spoopy, definitely don't pass this one up. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 21 h played
« Been having a lot of fun with this one!! If you love the Tim Burton aesthetic this is a great choice. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« I loved the demo so I got the game and now every time I try to play it it locks up my whole computer and I have asked for help and have gotten none »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« I'm usually not into games like this but I finished the demo and instantly got hooked. The character designs, progression system and OST are all so sick. Cozy, unique and charming game, highly recommend this. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 15 h played1
« Great cozy game with a slightly spooky vibe. The puzzles were amazing. I would recommend keeping notes on which house is where, as there was no map....that I found anyways. Loved the characters, and the music. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 24 h played
« i'm loving the creepy vibe the game has »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 5 h played

In players' words

« Honestly the cutest, spooky, creepy and cozy game I have played in a long time! I loved the puzzles and the story lines! Definitely would recommend playing this! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 24 h played1
« I loved the demo so I got the game and now every time I try to play it it locks up my whole computer and I have asked for help and have gotten none »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played
« It's so cuuute omg, very fun, crafting and repairing game. I am having far too much fun lol. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 67 h played1
« I'm usually not into games like this but I finished the demo and instantly got hooked. The character designs, progression system and OST are all so sick. Cozy, unique and charming game, highly recommend this. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 15 h played1
« ~Key provided by Keymailer Mayor May Knott is a dang good game, and the dev is great to work with. If you like Animal Crossing-esque town building but want a story, some puzzles and a bit of spoopy, definitely don't pass this one up. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 21 h played
« Great cozy game with a slightly spooky vibe. The puzzles were amazing. I would recommend keeping notes on which house is where, as there was no map....that I found anyways. Loved the characters, and the music. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 24 h played
« Been having a lot of fun with this one!! If you love the Tim Burton aesthetic this is a great choice. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 3 h played
« i'm loving the creepy vibe the game has »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 5 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
93 % pos · n=164
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=93
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=54
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=47
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay164152102
Story / writing939300
Graphics / art545301
Audio / music474700
Interface / UX2010010
Content / longevity12813
Stability / bugs6105
Value for money5500
Performance4211
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
100 % (n=7)
2-10h
89 % (n=9)
10-25h
100 % (n=130)
>25h
100 % (n=63)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 27 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 66,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The plot weaves itself so tightly that every thread stays unbroken: 93 positive mentions out of 93.
  • Puzzle solving becomes a slow-burn delight: 152 positive mentions out of 164.
  • The soundtrack lingers like a favorite lullaby: 21 mentions tied to ‘musique’, all glowing.
  • Hand-painted visuals earn pixel-perfect praise: 53 positive mentions out of 54.

Weaknesses

  • Buttons and menus bicker with intention: equal split of 10 positives and 10 negatives among 20 UI mentions.
  • A handful of glitches wander in uninvited: 5 negative mentions out of 6.

Who is it for?

Storytrotters and quiet thinkers who adore cuddly pixel worlds will feel right at home. Speed demons and online competitors should look elsewhere.

Is Mayor May Knott worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 100% of 209 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: The plot weaves itself so tightly that every thread stays unbroken. Current price: 16,39€ (20% off).

Verdict

Mayor May Knott spins its cozy yarn flawlessly—no single voice out of the 209 has yet to tug the thread the wrong way. Just mind the fraying UI edges.

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