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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7 (14th Gen), AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB VRAM) or equivalent DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 17 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : For comfortable experience it is highly recommended to use SSD

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-13700+ or AMD Ryzen 7 7000 series Mémoire vive : 24 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) or equivalent DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 17 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : For comfortable experience it is highly recommended to use SSD

Bylina

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Released April 20, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (29 AI-classified)
69/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 72 % · 720 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
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Steeped in Slavic folklore and myth, Bylina hooks adventurers for the long haul, with 158 positive mentions out of 158 in the 10-25 hour playtime bracket. Overall, the game holds a 72% positive rating across 720 total reviews.

What it's about: Défiez Kochtcheï l'Immortel en personne ! Rendez-vous au royaume des contes et devenez un véritable héros dans Bylina, un action-RPG axé sur les compétences de combat, au scénario ancré dans les mythes et légendes slaves.

In-game

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« Russian fairy tales are now in the game! Who would like to try to challenge slavic monsters? »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« A very thrilling and fascinating game »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Okay, I liked the game. I can mention the cool atmosphere, art and music, Slavic folklore and good battles. Overall, I like the gameplay of this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Intersting, fresh. But janky and kinda short. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« The game is still raw, but it's fun to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« говнище багованное. Не советую. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« AI voices. I was excited for this game for months. now this developer is added to my ignore list. my disappointment is immeasurable. shame on them. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It's jank and the performance is poor. ' »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« The game features very appealing graphics. And while it doesn't quite measure up to AAA titles in terms of gameplay mechanics, I still enjoyed playing it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Do Russians read these fairy tales to children? Now I understand why they are so harsh. I hope they will make such games based on other fairy tales! »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

In players' words

« Russian fairy tales are now in the game! Who would like to try to challenge slavic monsters? »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« говнище багованное. Не советую. »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« A very thrilling and fascinating game »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« AI voices. I was excited for this game for months. now this developer is added to my ignore list. my disappointment is immeasurable. shame on them. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Okay, I liked the game. I can mention the cool atmosphere, art and music, Slavic folklore and good battles. Overall, I like the gameplay of this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« It's jank and the performance is poor. ' »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Intersting, fresh. But janky and kinda short. »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« The game features very appealing graphics. And while it doesn't quite measure up to AAA titles in terms of gameplay mechanics, I still enjoyed playing it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« The game is still raw, but it's fun to play. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Do Russians read these fairy tales to children? Now I understand why they are so harsh. I hope they will make such games based on other fairy tales! »
👍 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
90 % pos · n=20
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=12
Performance
17 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay201811
Story / writing121200
Performance6105
Audio / music4301
Graphics / art2200
Stability / bugs2002
Content / longevity1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 7 h.

<2h
54 % (n=56)
2-10h
74 % (n=176)
10-25h
75 % (n=158)
>25h
70 % (n=10)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 68% positive68AprMay 2026 : 66% positive66MayJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 68% positive68Jul

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

💶 Price history

€13.76€17.07€20.39€23.70€27.02€15.29

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 20, 2026 · All-time low: €15.29 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics and overall feel drive the praise, with 18 positive mentions out of 20 total.
  • The narrative and mythic setting captivate players, earning 12 positive mentions out of 12.
  • Audio design resonates well with the audience, securing 3 positive mentions out of 4.
  • Visual presentation delights explorers, drawing 2 positive mentions out of 2.

Weaknesses

  • Technical performance struggles under the hood, registering 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Bugs disrupt the journey, accounting for 2 negative mentions out of 2.

Who is it for?

Action-adventure enthusiasts hungry for Slavic folklore and narrative-driven quests lasting between 2 and 25 hours.

Is Bylina worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 72% of 720 Steam reviews are positive (player score 69/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics and overall feel drive the praise. Current price: 25,49€.

Verdict

Bylina delivers a compelling mythic journey backed by strong gameplay and storytelling, though it stumbles on technical optimization. With a solid 72 percent approval rating on Steam, it remains an engaging trek through dark fairy tales for those willing to overlook performance hiccups.

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