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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ (64 bit) Processeur : Intel i5, 2.4 Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated HD Graphics 520 w/128MB or better Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Relic Arena

Niche cult favorite
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Released May 7, 2026
sample: 404 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 83 % · 914 reviews (« Very Positive »)

More than half of players have already thrown over 25 hours into the autobattler trenches—and 93 % still give it the thumbs-up. Only two shadows blight that streak: persistent frame drops and a fee that rubs critics the wrong way.

In-game

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« Great onboarding experience and quite easy to pick up despite the overall complexity. Have my share of run and it's fun to tinker the best OP builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played
« Ce jeu a dépassé toutes mes attentes. Enfin un vrai autobattler. »
👍 anonymous review · 205 h played
« Amazing and very original auto-battler game. Highly recommend to play! »
👍 anonymous review · 162 h played
« Très bon jeu d'Autobattle, avec des nouvelles mécaniques qui changent des autres jeu du même genre. Et belle DA ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Une DA très sympa des mécaniques vraiment intéressante, le jeux mérite qu'on si attarde. Il manque juste une version FR. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Dreams came true! My favorite goth lesbian and chubby italian made a game together and it's actually very not cringe »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« it has potential, but still feels so Beta and adds nothing new to the genre. suffers from same downsides each auto batteler has. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Arrogant devs regionlocking their game. They think they have a big enough playerbase. Now the game's just unplayable in multiple regions. Half an hr queue still no game. »
👎 anonymous review · 141 h played
« locking leaders behind a paywall is disgraceful, not even blizzard had the guts to do this »
👎 anonymous review · 32 h played
« feels like i have very little control over the game, and just based on plain rng »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« -Game takes too long for basic 4 units. -did i mention 4 uits? pretty lame. -i don't see the appeal yet as there is minimal inputs for game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« It has a large Japanese yakuza sumo guy with a tommy gun. Enough said. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« Great onboarding experience and quite easy to pick up despite the overall complexity. Have my share of run and it's fun to tinker the best OP builds. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played
« it has potential, but still feels so Beta and adds nothing new to the genre. suffers from same downsides each auto batteler has. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Ce jeu a dépassé toutes mes attentes. Enfin un vrai autobattler. »
👍 anonymous review · 205 h played
« Arrogant devs regionlocking their game. They think they have a big enough playerbase. Now the game's just unplayable in multiple regions. Half an hr queue still no game. »
👎 anonymous review · 141 h played
« Amazing and very original auto-battler game. Highly recommend to play! »
👍 anonymous review · 162 h played
« locking leaders behind a paywall is disgraceful, not even blizzard had the guts to do this »
👎 anonymous review · 32 h played
« Très bon jeu d'Autobattle, avec des nouvelles mécaniques qui changent des autres jeu du même genre. Et belle DA ! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« feels like i have very little control over the game, and just based on plain rng »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Une DA très sympa des mécaniques vraiment intéressante, le jeux mérite qu'on si attarde. Il manque juste une version FR. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« -Game takes too long for basic 4 units. -did i mention 4 uits? pretty lame. -i don't see the appeal yet as there is minimal inputs for game »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Dreams came true! My favorite goth lesbian and chubby italian made a game together and it's actually very not cringe »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« It has a large Japanese yakuza sumo guy with a tommy gun. Enough said. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 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
74 % pos · n=156
Value for money
39 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
57 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
45 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
30 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
78 % pos · n=9
Performance
29 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay156115734
Value for money239113
Graphics / art211227
Story / writing11515
Interface / UX10307
Content / longevity9702
Performance7205
Multiplayer4103
Audio / music3300
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 47 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.5 h.

<2h
44 % (n=25)
2-10h
62 % (n=68)
10-25h
77 % (n=64)
>25h
93 % (n=247)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2026 : 81% positive81MayJun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 85% positive85Jul

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The autobattler loop refuses to quit: 115 positive gameplay mentions out of 156 highlight its addictive pacing.
  • Veterans keep coming back: 76 % of reviews from the “over 25 hours” bucket stay firmly in the green.
  • Humour and tactical depth headline the compliments: each word appears 10 times, paired with praise.

Weaknesses

  • The engine wheezes under load: 5 out of 7 performance comments denounce lag and stuttering.
  • The UI feels like a hostile teammate: 7 out of 10 interface complaints call it unintuitive.
  • Early buyers still seethe over the price: 13 out of 23 price-related posts label the cost unkind.

Who is it for?

Tactical turn-based gamers chasing a brisk, irreverent autobattler—so long as they can endure the occasional hiccup or hefty bill.

Is Relic Arena worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 83% of 914 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: The autobattler loop refuses to quit. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Relic Arena turns autobattler mechanics into a drug, but the frame stumbles and the price tag cling stubbornly. Ignore the stutters and you’ll find a battle system that claws its way into your routine.

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