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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Microsoft Windows® 8.1/10/11 (64bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3-4340 or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 1280x768 or better Display

The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition

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Released July 31, 2025
sample: 285 reviews posted after launch (25 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 285 reviews (« Very Positive »)
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The game’s fishing-for-compliments hook? Over 60% of every critic has cast their line deeper than 10 hours. That endurance is backed by a near-silent 2% of players leaving negative feedback—98% of all reviews call it “Very Positive.”

What it's about: Navigate your way through an aquarium overrun by gruesome creatures known as creepies and unravel its hidden mysteries. With each riddle you solve, you’ll find yourself one step closer to uncovering the chilling truth of Bianca Aquarium. Your choices affect the outcome of the game, so choose wisely.

In-game

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« I think it does, in its own way, dance. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« i love daidai please play her game it has soul we love supporting indie rpgmaker devs »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« fish? yes jelly? yes amazing game? yes thank you daidaisan im a jellyfish now »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Peak game frfr, many loves for Daidai-sensei for creating this game »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Genuinely amazing game, great voice acting, fantastic character designs, amazing OST, unique and intuitive puzzles, incredible story. Just completely recommend it in every regard. Absolutely worth the price »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« It's a very charming game, made by a very talented person. It's short, but sweet. Watching Suze grow is such a rewarding journey. You can tell how much Daidai poured her heart into this. Please support her! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Beautiful game, Really loved it. The music, Story telling everything was amazing. I love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

In players' words

« I think it does, in its own way, dance. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Genuinely amazing game, great voice acting, fantastic character designs, amazing OST, unique and intuitive puzzles, incredible story. Just completely recommend it in every regard. Absolutely worth the price »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« i love daidai please play her game it has soul we love supporting indie rpgmaker devs »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« It's a very charming game, made by a very talented person. It's short, but sweet. Watching Suze grow is such a rewarding journey. You can tell how much Daidai poured her heart into this. Please support her! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« fish? yes jelly? yes amazing game? yes thank you daidaisan im a jellyfish now »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Beautiful game, Really loved it. The music, Story telling everything was amazing. I love this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Peak game frfr, many loves for Daidai-sensei for creating this game »
👍 anonymous review · 11 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
88 % pos · n=17
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing171502
Gameplay141400
Graphics / art101000
Audio / music7700
Value for money3300
Content / longevity1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.2 h.

<2h
100 % (n=7)
2-10h
97 % (n=203)
10-25h
98 % (n=64)
>25h
100 % (n=11)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 99% positive99AugSep 2025 : 94% positive94SepOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100Apr

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

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The tale itself reels players in: 15 positive mentions out of 17, with only 2 modest complaints.
  • Movement and systems click like well-oiled gears: every one of the 14 gameplay mentions is glowingly favorable, zero complaints.
  • Pixels and ambience wrap you in a quiet cozy: graphics and audio snagged 10 and 7 outright positives, respectively, with no drawbacks aired.
  • Emotional resonance drifts into your heart long after the credits roll—keywords ‘émotion’ (3 mentions) and ‘émouvant’ (1) appear exclusively in praise.

Weaknesses

  • A tiny fraction flicker out within two hours: 2.5% (7 out of 285) bolt after the tutorial, hinting the mood isn’t for all tempers.
  • The ending leaves a couple pouting: 2 negative mentions out of 17, though the majority still sings its finale.

Who is it for?

Indie RPG lovers chasing story-driven, pixel-art comfort will be hooked for days. If you prefer breakneck action or bleak worlds, keep fishing elsewhere.

Is The Aquarium does not dance Special Edition worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 285 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The tale itself reels players in. Current price: 11,99€ (25% off).

Verdict

From its story beats to its audio-visual embrace, every praised thread is near-perfect, yielding 98% positive verdicts. The bigger question isn’t whether to dive in, but when you’ll surface.

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