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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : 2.0 GHz 64-bit Intel-compatible Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0 Espace disque : 300 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows yes Processeur : Intel enough Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Washing machine Espace disque : 2341234 MB d'espace disque disponible

MAHOUTEQ!

Niche cult favorite
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Released September 12, 2025
sample: 405 reviews posted after launch (85 AI-classified)
100/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 100 % · 1,247 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 99% positive vs 99% overall (141 recent reviews)
1,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

MAHOUTEQ! enchants players with its sheer absurdity and heartfelt storytelling, leaving almost no room for critique. Nearly every review praises its unique charm, with 100% positive reception across all playtime brackets.

What it's about: A story about an unemployed girl named Luna, who wanted to buy her favorite figure so much that she had to get a job.

In-game

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« On the surface, it looks like a magical girl doodle in an old sketchbook, but it's actually a goofy comedy that pokes fun at everyday life and tells warm, everyday stories about people like us. Live. Survive. Let's just get through the day. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Speaks to a very specific era of anime fandom and the kinds of people in it. Really hoping this becomes more than a oneshot. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Très drôle surtout avec l'argot de la traduction française. Et la musique défonce. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« super cool super drôle super mignon hâte de la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« this game brought me happiness and it will for you too. truly, ime's art is the pi-nnacle of modern expressionism. thank you for this game motijan »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played3
« Really funny and love the music. merci à la traduction française, c'était incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« c tro 1 bangeur ce je c tré feun a jué jéme bcp ime44 jéme bcp aya jém bcp la tra du ction freinsaise [émoji stim hapi] »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« On the surface, it looks like a magical girl doodle in an old sketchbook, but it's actually a goofy comedy that pokes fun at everyday life and tells warm, everyday stories about people like us. Live. Survive. Let's just get through the day. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« this game brought me happiness and it will for you too. truly, ime's art is the pi-nnacle of modern expressionism. thank you for this game motijan »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played3
« Speaks to a very specific era of anime fandom and the kinds of people in it. Really hoping this becomes more than a oneshot. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Really funny and love the music. merci à la traduction française, c'était incroyable »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Très drôle surtout avec l'argot de la traduction française. Et la musique défonce. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« c tro 1 bangeur ce je c tré feun a jué jéme bcp ime44 jéme bcp aya jém bcp la tra du ction freinsaise [émoji stim hapi] »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« super cool super drôle super mignon hâte de la suite ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 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
96 % pos · n=57
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=23
Value for money
100 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=13
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=12
Gameplay
70 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing575520
Graphics / art232210
Value for money151500
Audio / music131300
Content / longevity121200
Gameplay10730
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
99 % (n=193)
2-10h
100 % (n=208)
10-25h
100 % (n=3)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepApr 2026 : 99% positive99AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.49€0.99€1.49€1.99€2.492026€0.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 13, 2025 · All-time low: €0.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

65,1 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 8 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 68 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story steals the show: 55 positive mentions out of 57
  • Graphics and audio earn near-universal acclaim: 22 positive mentions out of 23 for graphics, and 13 out of 13 for audio
  • Players consistently call it a bargain: 15 positive mentions out of 15 for pricing
  • Humor and whimsy dominate discussions: 18 mentions for 'humour' and 12 for 'amusant'

Weaknesses

  • Gameplay receives sparse feedback (only 10 mentions), with a small mixed fraction (3 out of 10)
  • UI is barely discussed (1 mention), offering no clear consensus

Who is it for?

Fans of quirky, emotionally resonant indie adventures with a strong narrative focus will adore MAHOUTEQ!. Its absurd humor and short runtime also make it ideal for casual playthroughs.

Is MAHOUTEQ! worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 100% of 1,247 Steam reviews are positive (player score 100/100). Most-praised strength: The story steals the show. Current price: 1,99€.

Verdict

MAHOUTEQ! is a rare gem—flawless in execution and universally beloved, with no significant criticisms. Its humor, heart, and quality craftsmanship make it a standout indie title, though its brief length may leave some wanting more.

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