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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processeur : intel® Core™ i3 or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512MB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible sound device Notes supplémentaires : Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Microsoft Windows® 10(64bit)/11(64bit) Processeur : intel® Core™ i5 or higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB Video Memory DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectSound compatible sound device Notes supplémentaires : Supports touch screen devices / Steam Deck: Proton 8 is recommended

AIR

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Released March 5, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (33 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 780 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game's emotional narrative keeps players coming back. Since launch, 97% of the 400 post‑release reviews are positive, and the story garnered 26 positive mentions out of 28.

What it's about: Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits— AIR, the second game released by visual novel studio Key, is now available on Steam! Now featuring the side story novel, "First Sky Chapter" and full voice support!

In-game

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« Ce jeu est l'un des chefs d' oeuvres fondateur du studio KEY. Cette version Steam ajoute de nouveaux CG, propose une écriture retravaillé ainsi qu'un petit DLC Ca à été un vrai plaisir de le traduire en Français »
👍 anonymous review · 171 h played
« worth reading solely for Hijiri Kirishima and the OST »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« I miss the old versions’ UI, but I’m so glad Air got an official translation at all. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits" »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Did not help with my mommy issues. »
👍 anonymous review · 108 h played
« I've never been so depressed in my life </3 Great game, amazing mind bending story and ost. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« One of the most iconic VN that best resembles “Key”, undoubtedly a masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played

In players' words

« Ce jeu est l'un des chefs d' oeuvres fondateur du studio KEY. Cette version Steam ajoute de nouveaux CG, propose une écriture retravaillé ainsi qu'un petit DLC Ca à été un vrai plaisir de le traduire en Français »
👍 anonymous review · 171 h played
« Did not help with my mommy issues. »
👍 anonymous review · 108 h played
« worth reading solely for Hijiri Kirishima and the OST »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played
« I've never been so depressed in my life </3 Great game, amazing mind bending story and ost. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« I miss the old versions’ UI, but I’m so glad Air got an official translation at all. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played
« One of the most iconic VN that best resembles “Key”, undoubtedly a masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Summer stretches on endlessly. Beneath the vast blue sky. Beneath the air in which she awaits" »
👍 anonymous review · 36 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
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=28
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=9
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing282620
Audio / music9900
Gameplay2200
Graphics / art2200
Content / longevity2101
Interface / UX2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 23 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 h.

<2h
95 % (n=22)
2-10h
97 % (n=62)
10-25h
96 % (n=139)
>25h
98 % (n=177)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 97% positive97DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 95% positive95FebMar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

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

💶 Price history

€8.98€14.63€20.29€25.94€31.60€11.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 26, 2026 · All-time low: €11.59 (Jul 26, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11,6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Story: 26 positive mentions out of 28
  • Audio: 9 positive mentions out of 9
  • Playtime: 177 players logged >25h with 98% positive
  • Gameplay: 2 positive mentions out of 2
  • Graphics: 2 positive mentions out of 2

Weaknesses

  • UI: 0 positive mentions, 2 negative out of 2
  • Content: 1 positive mention, 1 negative out of 2

Who is it for?

This title will appeal to players who crave heart‑felt storytelling, immersive soundtracks, and leisurely exploration in a relaxed adventure setting.

Is AIR worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 780 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Story. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Overall, the game is a standout, delivering a moving narrative and polished audio while maintaining high player satisfaction. Its UI and content depth receive mixed attention, but the emotional core and playtime longevity make it a compelling choice for story‑driven gamers.

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AIR: 96/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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