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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 ou plus récent Processeur : Processeur Quad Core à 2.4Ghz ou meilleur Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce série 700 ou équivalent (prise en charge de Vulkan requise) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : Intel Core i5 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Relatively modern dedicated graphics card (Vulkan support is recommended) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Bloodthief

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 22, 2025
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 999 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Speedrunning is the heartbeat of Bloodthief, surfacing in 27 keyword mentions and driving the core gameplay experience. The game earned an Overwhelmingly Positive label on Steam with 96% of 999 reviews rating it positively, and post‑release sentiment remains high at 95% positive across 401 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Dans Bloodthief, vous parcourez à toute vitesse des donjons dans lesquels vous vous ferez du parkour pour éviter les pièges et découper brutalement les ennemis. Traversez le plus vite possible à travers ses donjons et châteaux médiévaux et découvrez les sombres secrets qui se cachent sous la surface.

In-game

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« I've been watching the devlogs since day one and the game is awesome(from the 20 minutes I've played so far) Movement feels clean and the speed you can accumulate is insane. I suck balls at it but it's very fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I played the demo, loved it. Now there's like 30 levels and all of them are amazing. Easily the best movement game I ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1
« The game is tough but fair. Extremely high skill ceiling. Smooth fast action. Genuinely fun, but not for casual audience (which is a good thing) »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« Seeing the devblogs on youtube made me buy this and I must say I am not dissapointed. This isn't even usually my style of game usually but the old fashioned art style and unique mechanics are super fun so far. Definitely reccomend! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« Amazing game. Definitly worth to buy »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« I've been following the development of this game ever since Blargis released his first devlog. It's so satisfying to see a project actually come to completion. The game was amazing, for the small price tag of 20$ you get an amazing game! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Good concept, but the game is overpriced. Wait for discount »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Im kinda sad that im refunding this. I waited for this game for some time. The levels feel extremely rushed and quantity was chosen over quality. At this price i dont think this is worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« easy af, lwk mid not worth the money »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game felt like it's unfinished to me. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« too short, kinda like ultrakill only reason I bought it »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« I hated chapter 2, then i learned to parry. Now I have all the hex medals. If you see a route and think "can I do that?" the answer is yes, and it feels awesome First game i felt like grinding in a long time, super fun »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

In players' words

« I've been watching the devlogs since day one and the game is awesome(from the 20 minutes I've played so far) Movement feels clean and the speed you can accumulate is insane. I suck balls at it but it's very fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Good concept, but the game is overpriced. Wait for discount »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« I played the demo, loved it. Now there's like 30 levels and all of them are amazing. Easily the best movement game I ever played. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1
« Im kinda sad that im refunding this. I waited for this game for some time. The levels feel extremely rushed and quantity was chosen over quality. At this price i dont think this is worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The game is tough but fair. Extremely high skill ceiling. Smooth fast action. Genuinely fun, but not for casual audience (which is a good thing) »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« easy af, lwk mid not worth the money »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Seeing the devblogs on youtube made me buy this and I must say I am not dissapointed. This isn't even usually my style of game usually but the old fashioned art style and unique mechanics are super fun so far. Definitely reccomend! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« This game felt like it's unfinished to me. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Amazing game. Definitly worth to buy »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played
« too short, kinda like ultrakill only reason I bought it »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« I've been following the development of this game ever since Blargis released his first devlog. It's so satisfying to see a project actually come to completion. The game was amazing, for the small price tag of 20$ you get an amazing game! »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« I hated chapter 2, then i learned to parry. Now I have all the hex medals. If you see a route and think "can I do that?" the answer is yes, and it feels awesome First game i felt like grinding in a long time, super fun »
👍 anonymous review · 17 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
87 % pos · n=149
Content / longevity
59 % pos · n=34
Value for money
62 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=11
Story / writing
57 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
57 % pos · n=7
Graphics / art
83 % pos · n=6
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay149130145
Content / longevity342077
Value for money13805
Audio / music111100
Story / writing7421
Stability / bugs7403
Graphics / art6510
Performance4301
Multiplayer2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.

🪤 48 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
77 % (n=48)
2-10h
96 % (n=160)
10-25h
97 % (n=113)
>25h
99 % (n=80)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepOct 2025 : 93% positive93OctNov 2025 : 96% positive96NovDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 97% positive97FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarApr 2026 : 87% positive87AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 98% positive98JunJul 2026 : 89% positive89Jul

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

💶 Price history

€10.53€13.06€15.60€18.13€20.672026€11.70

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 22, 2025 · All-time low: €11.70 (Jul 13, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 130 positive mentions out of 149 total references.
  • Audio receives unanimous acclaim: 11 positive mentions out of 11 recorded.
  • Graphics are largely praised: 5 positive mentions out of 6, with no negative feedback.
  • Players who invest >25 hours are especially satisfied: 80 reviews in this bucket show a 99% positive rate.
  • Overall community sentiment is strong: 96% positive across 999 reviews, and 95% positive after launch.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues appear, with 1 negative mention out of 4 total references.
  • Story receives mixed feedback, including 1 negative and 2 mixed mentions among 7 references.
  • Price is a point of contention for some, with 5 negative mentions out of 13.
  • Bugs are noted by a minority, yielding 3 negative mentions out of 7.

Who is it for?

Fans of high‑tempo indie action who relish speedrunning and rapid combat will find Bloodthief especially rewarding. Players who value polished audio and visual fidelity will also appreciate the strong positives, while those sensitive to price or occasional performance hiccups may be more cautious.

Is Bloodthief worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 999 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

Bloodthief delivers a kinetic, speedrun‑friendly experience that resonates with the majority of its community, as reflected by its near‑perfect positive ratios. Minor drawbacks in performance, narrative depth, and price do not outweigh the game's strengths, making it a solid pick for enthusiasts of fast‑paced action.

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Bloodthief: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

speedrun (27)fun (21)vitesse (16)mouvement (14)amusement (10)rapide (8)speedrunning (7)défi (7)addictif (7)rejouabilité (7)mécaniques (6)niveaux (6)

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