Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig) DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Ori and the Blind Forest
The hand‑crafted visuals and emotive soundtrack dominate conversations about Ori and the Blind Forest. It holds a Very Positive Steam rating, with 94 % of the 59,908 reviews marked positive, and post‑release data still showing 85 % positivity among 498 sampled reviews. Players who invest 10 + hours see the approval climb to 90‑95 % across playtime buckets.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 42 | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Graphics / art | 42 | 41 | 1 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.2 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 11, 2015 · All-time low: €4.99 (Jul 06, 2015)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 28,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Story receives unanimous acclaim: 28 positive mentions out of 28.
- Graphics are almost universally praised: 41 positive mentions out of 42, with only 1 mixed reference.
- Audio earns flawless praise: 27 positive mentions out of 27.
- Longer play sessions are highly regarded: >25 h bucket shows 95 % positive (58 reviews).
- Gameplay is largely celebrated, with 29 positive mentions out of 42.
Weaknesses
- Gameplay also attracts criticism, recording 10 negative and 3 mixed mentions out of 42.
- Technical issues appear in 2 negative bug mentions and 2 negative UI mentions.
- Post‑release sentiment dips to 85 % positive (498 reviews), lower than the overall 94 %.
Who is it for?
Fans of meticulously crafted platformers and narrative‑driven experiences will relish Ori’s art and music. Players who enjoy a challenging Metroidvania but can tolerate occasional difficulty spikes will find it rewarding.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 59,908 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Story receives unanimous acclaim. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Ori and the Blind Forest delivers a visually stunning, emotionally resonant adventure that has earned near‑universal praise for its story, graphics, and sound. While its difficulty and a handful of technical hiccups temper the experience, the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, especially for those who appreciate deep platforming challenges.
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