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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Any x86_64 CPU Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible

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Horripilant

Niche cult favorite
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Released February 20, 2026
sample: 476 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 2,640 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 91% positive vs 91% overall (214 recent reviews)
7,79€ 5,84€ -25%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are finding themselves completely hooked for the long haul, with the vast majority of those who cross the 25-hour mark unwilling to put the game down. This deep engagement is reflected in the 92% positive reception since launch across 476 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Tuez votre Dieu. Devenez digne.Horripilant est un jeu incrémental dungeon crawler glaçant se passant dans les profondeurs d'un monde souterrain oublié. Mêlant des éléments de jeu idle, de puzzle et d'auto-battler, vous combattrez, minerez et réfléchirez pour explorer les tréfonds d'un donjon maudit.

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« i found god in a hole and he asked me to kill crow for him. then i came home and booted up this game which just so happens to be super duper fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played5321
« Clicked so fast the game jumpscared me 9/10 would click again »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« the autoclicker jumpscare got me. ♥♥♥♥ you. Amazing game otherwise. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Great idle game! Nice creepy dark grim fantasy atmosphere and a Vermis (lore game book by Plastiboo) vibrations in a cool way. (100% in 37hours - a good part (around 16 in idle mode). »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played1
« I realized that I'm not into the idler genre as a whole but this is the best one I've tried yet. It instantly stands out among others with its grotesque visuals. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Tout commence par un feu. Un clicker très bien fait, avec une histoire sous forme d'énigmes. Ultra prenant et juste génial. Pas mal, non ? C’est français ! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« I would've gotten a refund if it didn't take 12 hours to realize this is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pointless. »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Lovely game when it comes to lore, atmosphere and visuals but the gameplay loop is pretty boring and dull. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« -decent sound and artstyle -very simple but slightly obscure puzzles -very unispiring and boring incremental and idle mechanics Overall pretty bland game and pretty much a typical case of art without meaningfull gamedesing direction »
👎 anonymous review · 42 h played
« The only reason I have like 50 hours logged is because the progression sucks and idle time comes with a penalty. The puzzles were kinda fun, but ultimately it's not worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« Cookie Clicker with auto combat. You fight a rate for the first 3 hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Premier commentaire que je poste sur Steam. Bravo, je suis accro, bonne ambiance. Une version mobile serait génial. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

In players' words

« i found god in a hole and he asked me to kill crow for him. then i came home and booted up this game which just so happens to be super duper fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played5321
« I would've gotten a refund if it didn't take 12 hours to realize this is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pointless. »
👎 anonymous review · 25 h played
« Clicked so fast the game jumpscared me 9/10 would click again »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« Lovely game when it comes to lore, atmosphere and visuals but the gameplay loop is pretty boring and dull. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« the autoclicker jumpscare got me. ♥♥♥♥ you. Amazing game otherwise. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« -decent sound and artstyle -very simple but slightly obscure puzzles -very unispiring and boring incremental and idle mechanics Overall pretty bland game and pretty much a typical case of art without meaningfull gamedesing direction »
👎 anonymous review · 42 h played
« Great idle game! Nice creepy dark grim fantasy atmosphere and a Vermis (lore game book by Plastiboo) vibrations in a cool way. (100% in 37hours - a good part (around 16 in idle mode). »
👍 anonymous review · 37 h played1
« The only reason I have like 50 hours logged is because the progression sucks and idle time comes with a penalty. The puzzles were kinda fun, but ultimately it's not worth it. »
👎 anonymous review · 55 h played
« I realized that I'm not into the idler genre as a whole but this is the best one I've tried yet. It instantly stands out among others with its grotesque visuals. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Cookie Clicker with auto combat. You fight a rate for the first 3 hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Tout commence par un feu. Un clicker très bien fait, avec une histoire sous forme d'énigmes. Ultra prenant et juste génial. Pas mal, non ? C’est français ! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« Premier commentaire que je poste sur Steam. Bravo, je suis accro, bonne ambiance. Une version mobile serait génial. »
👍 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
78 % pos · n=147
Content / longevity
65 % pos · n=54
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=44
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=37
Audio / music
81 % pos · n=16
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1471151418
Content / longevity5435910
Graphics / art444202
Story / writing373412
Audio / music161303
Value for money7700
Stability / bugs2002
Interface / UX2101
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 28 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.

<2h
40 % (n=10)
2-10h
75 % (n=32)
10-25h
93 % (n=178)
>25h
95 % (n=256)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 89% positive89Jul

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

💶 Price history

€4.95€5.78€6.62€7.45€8.29€5.45

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 20, 2026 · All-time low: €5.45 (Jun 13, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

16,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 57 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 57,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core gameplay loop is highly praised, with 115 positive mentions out of 147.
  • Visual direction is a major highlight, drawing 42 positive mentions out of 44.
  • The narrative experience is well-received, securing 34 positive mentions out of 37.
  • Value for money is universally acknowledged, with 7 positive mentions out of 7.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth remains a point of contention, with 19 negative or mixed mentions out of 54.
  • Audio elements garnered 3 negative mentions out of 16.
  • Minor technical frustrations exist, as evidenced by 2 negative mentions regarding bugs out of 2 total.

Who is it for?

Fans of addictive incremental and idle games who enjoy a strong atmosphere will find this title exceptionally hard to walk away from. It is best suited for those looking for a long-term simulation experience rather than a quick session.

Is Horripilant worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 93% of 2,640 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop is highly praised. Current price: 5,84€ (25% off).

Verdict

With a 93% global approval rating, this title succeeds by turning simple mechanics into a highly replayable loop. While some players desire more content, the existing foundation offers a compelling and polished experience for the genre.

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