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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (SP1+) Processeur : 2 GHz Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Paddle Paddle Paddle

Niche cult favorite
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Released July 25, 2025
sample: 456 reviews posted after launch (159 AI-classified)
80/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 87 % · 1,655 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The core racing loop clicks instantly for mid-length sessions, though players crossing the two-hour mark find themselves abruptly running out of road. Across 456 post-launch evaluations, the game holds an 82 percent positive rating, building on an 87 percent global Steam history.

What it's about: Pagayez malgré la douleur. En solo ou en coop. Chacun sa pagaie. De la lave partout. Vous allez tomber. Crier. Peut-être pleurer. Bon courage, et ragez pas trop.

In-game

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« Played with my favourite bottom, he called me a b*tch and then spanked me with his paddle. Was a good game, would strongly reccomend »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played32
« My monkey friend is getting better and better, easy under 1.5h run. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Saw the news in germany about ppl who refund this game after completed whole game within 2h. Ordered and like this game it is very funny and shame to all who refunded by abuse the steam policy. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3211
« RIP my finger. cant flicking the bean anymore. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« ★★★★☆ - [u]A good game for 1 buck[/u] I finished the game in 1 hour and 9 minutes. I enjoyed it. 1 hour for a buck. Worth it. [spoiler]No refund/10[/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« This is one of those games that you play with a friend and have a frustratingly good time. I didn't refund it because I'm not a jerk and will play it again in the future. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« short, uninteresting. charging extra for additional maps in an already awfully short game is a joke »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played14811
« If your game is less than 2 hours long and has 0 replay value, then the refund is a dev problem, not steam having one of the best features which is the ability to refund bad games. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played5322
« Another game made for one goal, money and they complain about people refound. Guess what ? Refound »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Beaucoup trop court et aucunes maj gratuite juste des DLC payants... Manque le battle pass est on est chez Ubisoft »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« "Reduce consumerism rights so I can profit off my friendslop game" »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« ce jeux à détruit une amitié et ma santé mentale, je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« Played with my favourite bottom, he called me a b*tch and then spanked me with his paddle. Was a good game, would strongly reccomend »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played32
« short, uninteresting. charging extra for additional maps in an already awfully short game is a joke »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played14811
« My monkey friend is getting better and better, easy under 1.5h run. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« If your game is less than 2 hours long and has 0 replay value, then the refund is a dev problem, not steam having one of the best features which is the ability to refund bad games. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played5322
« Saw the news in germany about ppl who refund this game after completed whole game within 2h. Ordered and like this game it is very funny and shame to all who refunded by abuse the steam policy. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played3211
« Another game made for one goal, money and they complain about people refound. Guess what ? Refound »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« RIP my finger. cant flicking the bean anymore. Fantastic game. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« Beaucoup trop court et aucunes maj gratuite juste des DLC payants... Manque le battle pass est on est chez Ubisoft »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« ★★★★☆ - [u]A good game for 1 buck[/u] I finished the game in 1 hour and 9 minutes. I enjoyed it. 1 hour for a buck. Worth it. [spoiler]No refund/10[/spoiler] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« "Reduce consumerism rights so I can profit off my friendslop game" »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This is one of those games that you play with a friend and have a frustratingly good time. I didn't refund it because I'm not a jerk and will play it again in the future. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played21
« ce jeux à détruit une amitié et ma santé mentale, je recommande ! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 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
80 % pos · n=106
Multiplayer
83 % pos · n=41
Content / longevity
31 % pos · n=36
Value for money
29 % pos · n=31
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=10
Graphics / art
0 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
25 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10685318
Multiplayer413407
Content / longevity3611025
Value for money319121
Stability / bugs100010
Graphics / art9009
Audio / music8206
Performance3003
Interface / UX3003
Story / writing1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.

🪤 76 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
61 % (n=164)
2-10h
94 % (n=279)
10-25h
92 % (n=12)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-26 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 88% positive88AugOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecFeb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 78% positive78MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 40% positive40Jul

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

💶 Price history

€2.49€3.24€3.99€4.74€5.492026€2.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 25, 2025 · All-time low: €2.99 (Jul 25, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,2 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 31 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Multiplayer sessions drive the engagement, securing 34 positive mentions out of 41.
  • The core mechanics hit the right stride with 85 positive mentions out of 106.
  • Players logging between 2 and 10 hours report high satisfaction, yielding 262 positive reviews out of 279.

Weaknesses

  • Overall content volume falls short for many, accumulating 25 negative mentions out of 36.
  • Pricing concerns drag down the value perception, cited in 21 negative reviews out of 31.
  • Bugs and technical issues draw complete frustration, resulting in 10 negative mentions out of 10.

Who is it for?

Casual racing fans looking for a quick multiplayer session with friends will find plenty of short-term thrills, provided they do not mind a lean amount of content.

Is Paddle Paddle Paddle worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 87% of 1,655 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: Multiplayer sessions drive the engagement, securing. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Paddle Paddle Paddle delivers genuine multiplayer fun for groups during brief gaming bursts. However, technical flaws and a thin content offering mean it runs out of steam rather quickly once the initial novelty wears off.

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