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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : OS Win10/11 Processeur : i5-4460 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 750 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Card Notes supplémentaires : A Controller is STRONGLY recommended to play this game.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : OS Win10/11 Processeur : i7-6700K or newer Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX970 or newer DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : A Controller is STRONGLY recommended to play this game.

Yooka-Replaylee

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 9, 2025
sample: 412 reviews posted after launch (125 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 1,077 reviews (« Very Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A vibrant collectathon that revives nostalgia for a classic duo. Over half the players have already spent 10 hours or more exploring its worlds—and 47 have pushed past 25 hours. Yet the engine stumbles, leaving some rooms and cutscenes jittering despite the cheerful pace.

What it's about: Embarquez pour une aventure épique en monde ouvert avec Yooka et Laylee dans ce collectathon de plateformes en 3D ! La quête des pagines reprend dans Yooka-Replaylee, la version améliorée du jeu indé aux nombreux fans, avec de tout nouveaux défis, secrets, mécanismes et paramètres d’accessibilité.

In-game

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« I've been enjoying this so far, i'm liking the new changes and outfits you can get. A lot has been improved since the original game and it runs great on the Steam Deck! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« An absolute upgrade from the original in every way. Far from the most unique 3D platformer ever conceived, but a very competent collectathon, albeit one on the easy side. Hope to see more from this delightful duo! »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« I actually think the original game is decent, but this improves upon it in pretty much every way. If you like collectathons definitely give this a try. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« Yooka-Replaylee feels like what we should have gotten originally. I highly recommend you play this if you enjoy modern platformer/collectathon games. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« Its already so much better than the original yooka laylee. Thank you playtonic for revisiting the game :D Im having a BLAST!! »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« Masterpiece of a game..that is all I can really say about this game. I just hope, I live long enough to see Banjo Kazzoie on PC one day. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« Bug avec la carte qui bloque et la touche sur manette ps5 ne marche pas »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Disappointing. Polished but not enough. Remains uninspired and lacking charisma. It is about time for Playtonic to make a new IP so we stop pretending Yooka-Laylee is good somehow. Nice graphics tho. »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played
« Kinda feels icky to play, it's very nice looking and the gameplay looks great but the writing tries so hard to copy Banjo Kazooie's format it ends up feeling awkward. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« this game is so fun but oh my god please optimize it more the steam deck settings run so badly »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A mediocre game riddled with bugs. Multiple crashes and soft locks, visual glitches, etc. Poor and boring level design coupled with strange design choices. Unless its under $10 don't bother. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« This is a huge improvement over the original release. Much better controls, heaps more collectables, better level pacing and your moves up front, honestly worth the purchase. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1

In players' words

« I've been enjoying this so far, i'm liking the new changes and outfits you can get. A lot has been improved since the original game and it runs great on the Steam Deck! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Bug avec la carte qui bloque et la touche sur manette ps5 ne marche pas »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« An absolute upgrade from the original in every way. Far from the most unique 3D platformer ever conceived, but a very competent collectathon, albeit one on the easy side. Hope to see more from this delightful duo! »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played1
« Disappointing. Polished but not enough. Remains uninspired and lacking charisma. It is about time for Playtonic to make a new IP so we stop pretending Yooka-Laylee is good somehow. Nice graphics tho. »
👎 anonymous review · 20 h played
« I actually think the original game is decent, but this improves upon it in pretty much every way. If you like collectathons definitely give this a try. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« Kinda feels icky to play, it's very nice looking and the gameplay looks great but the writing tries so hard to copy Banjo Kazooie's format it ends up feeling awkward. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Yooka-Replaylee feels like what we should have gotten originally. I highly recommend you play this if you enjoy modern platformer/collectathon games. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« this game is so fun but oh my god please optimize it more the steam deck settings run so badly »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Its already so much better than the original yooka laylee. Thank you playtonic for revisiting the game :D Im having a BLAST!! »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1
« A mediocre game riddled with bugs. Multiple crashes and soft locks, visual glitches, etc. Poor and boring level design coupled with strange design choices. Unless its under $10 don't bother. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Masterpiece of a game..that is all I can really say about this game. I just hope, I live long enough to see Banjo Kazzoie on PC one day. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« This is a huge improvement over the original release. Much better controls, heaps more collectables, better level pacing and your moves up front, honestly worth the purchase. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 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
84 % pos · n=114
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=32
Performance
23 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=12
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=8
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11496612
Graphics / art343301
Content / longevity322453
Performance225116
Audio / music121200
Story / writing8701
Value for money2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.8 h.

<2h
57 % (n=14)
2-10h
83 % (n=83)
10-25h
94 % (n=268)
>25h
98 % (n=47)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 84% positive84OctNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanFeb 2026 : 89% positive89FebMar 2026 : 87% positive87MarMay 2026 : 85% positive85MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86Jun

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

💶 Price history

€18.85€21.74€24.64€27.53€30.432026€20.29

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 09, 2025 · All-time low: €20.29 (Jun 17, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

17,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 45 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 47,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The sheer joy of movement and exploration shines through: 96 positive mentions out of 114 for gameplay
  • A visual feast that rarely stumbles: 33 positive mentions out of 34 for graphics
  • Every sound and track earns applause: 12 positive mentions out of 12 for audio
  • Players who dive deep thrive the most: 98 positive mentions out of 100 for sessions longer than 25 hours

Weaknesses

  • The engine keeps hiccuping: 16 negative mentions out of 22 for performance
  • Early frustration creeps in for quick visitors: 57 positive mentions out of 14 for playtime under 2 hours
  • A handful sense missing depth or padding: 3 negative mentions out of 32 for content

Who is it for?

Fans of classic platformers and vibrant worlds will lose themselves in Yooka-Replaylee’s charm. It rewards curiosity and long-term play.

Is Yooka-Replaylee worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 1,077 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The sheer joy of movement and exploration shines through. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Yooka-Replaylee is a love letter to collectathon fans, polished in art and sound but still limping under technical strain. Those who settle in for the long haul find a bright, bouncy world; newcomers encounter a few bumps along the way.

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