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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i3 (4th generation or later) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1650 or higher DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 (4th generation or later) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1070 or higher DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME

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Released September 30, 2025
RPGFree-to-play
sample: 453 reviews posted after launch (71 AI-classified)
68/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 67 % · 1,158 reviews (« Mixed »)

The gacha system dominates the conversation, showing up in 20 of the collected review mentions. Around two‑thirds of Steam reviewers have rated the game favorably, with the post‑release metric climbing to 70 %.

What it's about: Terrassez les kaiju avec un coup de poing qui change la donne ! Simple à jouer, lancez une attaque pour un max de sensations ! Venez explorer le monde de Kaiju nº 8 doté de graphismes extraordinaires !

In-game

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« C'est un gacha assez classique. Je suis agréablement surpris par la qualité des illustrations, graphismes et musiques. C'est cool de pouvoir tabasser du kaiju ! »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Trop contente de pourvoir y jouer sur pc enfin!!!!!! :D Du coup je garde mon compte sur tel et sur pc un nouveau »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Very good game but add more events »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Il manque un peu de contenu sinon bon gatcha »
👍 anonymous review · 184 h played
« Cool mais manque d'activité end game, du multi/ guilde etc, »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« c'est pas mal comme jeux mais bon en 3 jours on a fini l'histoire du jeux et fait pratiquement tout et sans débourcer un seul € gros gros manque de contenue »
👍 anonymous review · 49 h played
« Typical Gacha with Anime IP, made by a company that shutdown a game after just 12 weeks, with all the red flags of an IP Gacha »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« beware of Akatsuki Games!! their last game, Tribe Nine, got shut down after only 3 months of launching. dont invest too much of your time and money into this game unless you like wasting them🤦 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played21
« Akatsuki Games destroyed TRIBE NINE for this... and even though I love Kaiju 8, you can't trust that the company will support this either. Unless they bring back TRIBE NINE, I can't be positive with this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« nul a chier les devs jvous encule »
👎 anonymous review · 211 h played
« horrible système d'équipement rendant l'optimisation désastreuse problème d'optimisation du jeu, lag constant, problème de connexion »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« incroyable jeux se rapproche très bien de l'anime »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played

In players' words

« C'est un gacha assez classique. Je suis agréablement surpris par la qualité des illustrations, graphismes et musiques. C'est cool de pouvoir tabasser du kaiju ! »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Typical Gacha with Anime IP, made by a company that shutdown a game after just 12 weeks, with all the red flags of an IP Gacha »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« Trop contente de pourvoir y jouer sur pc enfin!!!!!! :D Du coup je garde mon compte sur tel et sur pc un nouveau »
👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« beware of Akatsuki Games!! their last game, Tribe Nine, got shut down after only 3 months of launching. dont invest too much of your time and money into this game unless you like wasting them🤦 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played21
« Very good game but add more events »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« Akatsuki Games destroyed TRIBE NINE for this... and even though I love Kaiju 8, you can't trust that the company will support this either. Unless they bring back TRIBE NINE, I can't be positive with this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Il manque un peu de contenu sinon bon gatcha »
👍 anonymous review · 184 h played
« nul a chier les devs jvous encule »
👎 anonymous review · 211 h played
« Cool mais manque d'activité end game, du multi/ guilde etc, »
👍 anonymous review · 40 h played
« horrible système d'équipement rendant l'optimisation désastreuse problème d'optimisation du jeu, lag constant, problème de connexion »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« c'est pas mal comme jeux mais bon en 3 jours on a fini l'histoire du jeux et fait pratiquement tout et sans débourcer un seul € gros gros manque de contenue »
👍 anonymous review · 49 h played
« incroyable jeux se rapproche très bien de l'anime »
👍 anonymous review · 23 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
55 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=18
Value for money
12 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=12
Performance
10 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay3117311
Content / longevity186012
Value for money162212
Graphics / art131111
Story / writing121101
Performance10109
Audio / music8611
Interface / UX6114
Stability / bugs4004
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.

<2h
35 % (n=57)
2-10h
78 % (n=82)
10-25h
76 % (n=76)
>25h
74 % (n=238)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 56% positive56OctNov 2025 : 80% positive80NovDec 2025 : 62% positive62DecJan 2026 : 63% positive63JanFeb 2026 : 68% positive68FebMar 2026 : 61% positive61MarApr 2026 : 75% positive75AprMay 2026 : 69% positive69MayJun 2026 : 69% positive69Jun

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story has been a major highlight, with 11 positive mentions out of 12
  • Graphics have also received widespread acclaim, with 11 positive mentions out of 13
  • Players who have invested significant time have been largely satisfied, with 74% of those playing over 25 hours leaving positive reviews

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues have been a significant problem, with 9 negative mentions out of 10
  • The gacha system has been a source of frustration for many players, with 20 mentions in the reviews, often in a negative context
  • Content and price have also been points of contention, with 12 negative mentions out of 18 for content and 12 negative mentions out of 16 for price

Who is it for?

Fans of anime and manga will likely enjoy KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, given its strong narrative focus and stylized visuals, as evidenced by the frequent mentions of 'anime' and 'manga' in the reviews. Players looking for a game with a compelling story and engaging gameplay may also find this title appealing.

Is KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 67% of 1,158 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: The story has been a major highlight. The game is free to play.

Verdict

While KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME has its share of problems, particularly with performance and the gacha system, the game's engaging story, impressive graphics, and satisfying gameplay have won over many players. With a post‑release positive review rate of 70 %, the game has shown promise, but it remains to be seen whether the developers can address the outstanding issues to further improve player satisfaction.

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