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Steam specs (min / recommended)

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

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Horripilant

Niche cult favorite
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Released February 20, 2026
sample: 476 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 93 % · 2,640 reviews (« Very Positive »)
7,79€🛒 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.

In-game

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« Tabarnak!! Quel jeu addictif! J'ai hâte de prochainement déménager; j'réorganise mon Studio / Atelier / Chilleuzzz' Room, pis câlisse qu'un écran secondaire ou tierce va runner en permanence cet incroyable jeu. Merci l'ami! »
👍 anonymous review · 146 h played
« Ce jeu m'a fait arrêter la dure mais... ceux qui sont tombés dedans savent que c'est encore pire »
👍 anonymous review · 124 h played
« Sah si je dois choisir entre renaîte grâce a un dieu ou me branler sur des rats dans un donjon jusqu'à l'étage 1000 je doigte ma mère. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played
« a good IDLE game with story and some puzzle »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played
« A real gem for an idle game. A subtle blend of resource gathering, dungeon exploration, and puzzle-solving. All presented with a very appealing art style. If you enjoy incremental games, it would be a shame to miss out on this one. »
👍 anonymous review · 149 h played
« j'ai platinais ce jeu et je peux le dire c'est un jeu de folie. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 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
« Cookie Clicker mais en version cacaculotte oskour g peur mamannnnn »
👍 anonymous review · 46 h played

In players' words

« Tabarnak!! Quel jeu addictif! J'ai hâte de prochainement déménager; j'réorganise mon Studio / Atelier / Chilleuzzz' Room, pis câlisse qu'un écran secondaire ou tierce va runner en permanence cet incroyable jeu. Merci l'ami! »
👍 anonymous review · 146 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
« Ce jeu m'a fait arrêter la dure mais... ceux qui sont tombés dedans savent que c'est encore pire »
👍 anonymous review · 124 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
« Sah si je dois choisir entre renaîte grâce a un dieu ou me branler sur des rats dans un donjon jusqu'à l'étage 1000 je doigte ma mère. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 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
« a good IDLE game with story and some puzzle »
👍 anonymous review · 156 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
« A real gem for an idle game. A subtle blend of resource gathering, dungeon exploration, and puzzle-solving. All presented with a very appealing art style. If you enjoy incremental games, it would be a shame to miss out on this one. »
👍 anonymous review · 149 h played
« Cookie Clicker with auto combat. You fight a rate for the first 3 hours. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« j'ai platinais ce jeu et je peux le dire c'est un jeu de folie. »
👍 anonymous review · 58 h played
« Cookie Clicker mais en version cacaculotte oskour g peur mamannnnn »
👍 anonymous review · 46 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 27 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

📉 Down since launch (-11 pts) — reception has worsened
Mar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 89% positive89Jul

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

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.

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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Horripilant: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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