The rhythmic satisfaction of feeding a cosmic void keeps players engaged for hours on end. With 87% positive sentiment among the 462 post-release reviews, this casual experience proves that simplicity is often the most effective hook.
What it's about: Un petit jeu incrémental où vous nourrissez un Trou Noir en détruisant des Astéroïdes, des Planètes et des Étoiles.
In-game
« Pure digital bubblewrap, not a game so much as its just satisfying to watch and listen to. This isn't a game about mechanics or skill, this is a game to scratch the part of your brain that goes 'oooh shiny' »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« Super boring, tedious, and painful to unlock all upgrades. Repetitive slog. Actually fell asleep while playing. But my one month old daughter loves to stare at the shapes. Worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played2211« Really nice game for the price . Multiples game modes and they keep adding stuff :) Easy to 100% and fun casual game to relax and chill. i like FEEDING the HoLES :P »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11« Jeu simple mais addictif, j'y ai jouer 5 heures d'affiler sans même m'en rendre compte, je l'ai même déjà 100%, j'ai hâte de voir les prochains petit mode de jeu qui vont sortir dans les prochain jours ! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« miam miam plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc grzzzz »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« Ce jeu est un chef d'oeuvre. Tout être humain devrait remplir des trous noirs au moins une fois dans sa vie... »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« This is absolutely not an idle game. I don't know why there are so many games under the idler tag lately that require constant supervision, but this game falls under that umbrella. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played131« beaucoup de mode de jeu identique au mode de base pour rallonger la durée de vie artificiellement »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Trop excessif pour la durée de vie réel. Il y a des modes de jeu supplémentaire mais ça augmente vite fait la durée de vie »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Pas très stimulant, se finit rapidement et les autres modes de jeu sont anecdotique. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« RNG Sucks, NO BODY LOVES RNG in a wholesome game like this, please nerf the difficulty of Rouge-like mode by 5.75 percent, PLEASE! »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« Le seul truc qu'on peut pas mettre dans le trou..c'est le trou lui même. Mais tout le reste on peut, d'ailleurs si quelqu'un retrouve mon chat, prévenez. Description du chat : - Il fait miaou - C'est un chat Merci »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
In players' words
« Pure digital bubblewrap, not a game so much as its just satisfying to watch and listen to. This isn't a game about mechanics or skill, this is a game to scratch the part of your brain that goes 'oooh shiny' »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« This is absolutely not an idle game. I don't know why there are so many games under the idler tag lately that require constant supervision, but this game falls under that umbrella. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played131« Super boring, tedious, and painful to unlock all upgrades. Repetitive slog. Actually fell asleep while playing. But my one month old daughter loves to stare at the shapes. Worth it. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played2211« beaucoup de mode de jeu identique au mode de base pour rallonger la durée de vie artificiellement »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Really nice game for the price . Multiples game modes and they keep adding stuff :) Easy to 100% and fun casual game to relax and chill. i like FEEDING the HoLES :P »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11« Trop excessif pour la durée de vie réel. Il y a des modes de jeu supplémentaire mais ça augmente vite fait la durée de vie »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Jeu simple mais addictif, j'y ai jouer 5 heures d'affiler sans même m'en rendre compte, je l'ai même déjà 100%, j'ai hâte de voir les prochains petit mode de jeu qui vont sortir dans les prochain jours ! »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Pas très stimulant, se finit rapidement et les autres modes de jeu sont anecdotique. »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« miam miam plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc plip ploc grzzzz »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played« RNG Sucks, NO BODY LOVES RNG in a wholesome game like this, please nerf the difficulty of Rouge-like mode by 5.75 percent, PLEASE! »👎 anonymous review · 9 h played« Ce jeu est un chef d'oeuvre. Tout être humain devrait remplir des trous noirs au moins une fois dans sa vie... »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played« Le seul truc qu'on peut pas mettre dans le trou..c'est le trou lui même. Mais tout le reste on peut, d'ailleurs si quelqu'un retrouve mon chat, prévenez. Description du chat : - Il fait miaou - C'est un chat Merci »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=99
Content / longevity
56 % pos · n=62
Value for money
56 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
99
81
4
14
Content / longevity
62
35
14
13
Value for money
16
9
1
6
Audio / music
9
9
0
0
Graphics / art
7
7
0
0
Interface / UX
4
3
0
1
Story / writing
3
1
0
2
Stability / bugs
2
1
0
1
Performance
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.7 h.
<2h
59 % (n=22)
2-10h
88 % (n=394)
10-25h
90 % (n=41)
>25h
100 % (n=5)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+11 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 15, 2025 · All-time low: €4.31 (Jul 09, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
8 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 36 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 87,2 % of players.
Core mechanics provide a highly engaging loop with 81 positive mentions out of 99 regarding gameplay.
The aesthetic presentation is universally praised, with 7 positive mentions out of 7 for graphics and 9 out of 9 for audio.
High engagement levels are evident as the 41 players with over 10 hours of playtime maintain a 90% positive sentiment.
The title is frequently described as a relaxing and addictive experience, capturing the essence of a satisfying incremental game.
Weaknesses
Content depth is a point of contention, with only 35 positive mentions out of 62 total discussions on the matter.
A segment of the audience finds the experience repetitive, as noted in 10 instances among the keyword analysis.
Price perception is mixed, with 6 negative mentions out of 16 regarding the value proposition.
Who is it for?
This title is perfect for those seeking a low-stress, incremental experience to unwind with after a long day. It is ideal for players who enjoy simple, satisfying loops over complex, narrative-heavy adventures.
Is A Game About Feeding A Black Hole worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 89% of 3,154 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics provide a highly engaging loop. Current price: 7,19€.
Verdict
A Game About Feeding A Black Hole succeeds by refining a single, compelling mechanic into a polished, meditative experience. While some may crave more variety, the overwhelming majority of players find the loop sufficiently addictive to warrant the purchase.
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