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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Processeur : 2.0 GHz or faster Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 1024 x 768 or higher desktop resolution

Hylics

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Released October 2, 2015
sample: 479 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 8,875 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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Hylics turns every battle into a surreal puppet show, and players can’t stop applauding. Nearly every review celebrates this oddball RPG, with 98% positive feedback since release. The adventure itself is short by design, but the hours it delivers feel like a marathon of the bizarre.

What it's about: Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

In-game

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« Genuine masterpiece when it comes to art. also my dog died, which is completely unrelated, but I believe if my dog were still alive then he'd bark a good ol' "Hylics is peak!" »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played2111
« if you put a gun to my head and told me to recite the story of this game id ask you to pull the trigger 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« When John game invented pong in 1923 this is what he was trying to make i think. in many ways Hylics predicted the future the just like THe Simpsons. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11
« This game is a psychedelic experience, i dont recommend drugs while playing this, since the game itself is on drugs »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« Awesome acid trip simulator, weird jack stauber meets monty pythons looking graphics and ost. Highly recommend you play it »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played2
« 99% de review positifs pour un jeu possédant un nombre incalculable de softlock obligeant à recommencer à 0... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« very stylish but the gameplay itself is pretty unpolished and repetitive with not much of a story to speak of. gonna go try hylics 2 now cuz i heard the gameplay is better and i could go for more of the surreal artstyle »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Only thing I liked about this game was the art-style. Gameplay ain't too fun, music gives me a headache, and was just very lost n' confused throughout. :p »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Beat it twice, it was so nice, this game is cool as ice, game uses rpg mechanics like dice, I've beaten the game twice, it goes for a good price, the story is not precise, but it does suffice. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played2
« ART 10/10 VIBES 10/10 MUSIC 10/10 STORY: I don't know wtf is happening but it's pretty cool. CHARACTERS: Awesome. the game feels like a fever dream BUT it's amazing, also the ability animations and the TVs are sick asf. 10/10. Recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1

In players' words

« Genuine masterpiece when it comes to art. also my dog died, which is completely unrelated, but I believe if my dog were still alive then he'd bark a good ol' "Hylics is peak!" »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played2111
« 99% de review positifs pour un jeu possédant un nombre incalculable de softlock obligeant à recommencer à 0... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« if you put a gun to my head and told me to recite the story of this game id ask you to pull the trigger 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« very stylish but the gameplay itself is pretty unpolished and repetitive with not much of a story to speak of. gonna go try hylics 2 now cuz i heard the gameplay is better and i could go for more of the surreal artstyle »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« When John game invented pong in 1923 this is what he was trying to make i think. in many ways Hylics predicted the future the just like THe Simpsons. »
👍 anonymous review · 28 h played11
« Only thing I liked about this game was the art-style. Gameplay ain't too fun, music gives me a headache, and was just very lost n' confused throughout. :p »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« This game is a psychedelic experience, i dont recommend drugs while playing this, since the game itself is on drugs »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played1
« Beat it twice, it was so nice, this game is cool as ice, game uses rpg mechanics like dice, I've beaten the game twice, it goes for a good price, the story is not precise, but it does suffice. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played2
« Awesome acid trip simulator, weird jack stauber meets monty pythons looking graphics and ost. Highly recommend you play it »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played2
« ART 10/10 VIBES 10/10 MUSIC 10/10 STORY: I don't know wtf is happening but it's pretty cool. CHARACTERS: Awesome. the game feels like a fever dream BUT it's amazing, also the ability animations and the TVs are sick asf. 10/10. Recommended. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=116
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=80
Story / writing
69 % pos · n=45
Audio / music
92 % pos · n=36
Value for money
100 % pos · n=13
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11610169
Graphics / art807901
Story / writing453159
Audio / music363303
Value for money131300
Content / longevity4301
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX3102
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.

<2h
91 % (n=33)
2-10h
99 % (n=420)
10-25h
100 % (n=20)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanApr 2026 : 98% positive98AprMay 2026 : 99% positive99MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.48€1.23€1.98€2.73€3.4920162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.98

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 02, 2015 · All-time low: €0.98 (Jun 22, 2017)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Battles feel like living cartoons: 101 positive mentions out of 116 for gameplay
  • A visual feast that looks handcrafted: 79 positive mentions out of 80 for graphics
  • Music and sound design steal the show: 33 positive mentions out of 36 for audio
  • Humor and style carry the narrative: 19 mentions for humor and 14 for the game being unique

Weaknesses

  • A handful of players call it incomprehensible: 14 mentions for the word itself
  • UI quirks trip up a few fans: 2 negative mentions out of 3 for user interface
  • Just one report of performance issues, but it stands out: 1 negative mention for performance

Who is it for?

Fans of offbeat, story-rich RPGs with a strong artistic identity will find a kindred spirit in Hylics. Anyone tired of cookie-cutter dungeon crawlers should take a closer look.

Is Hylics worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 8,875 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Battles feel like living cartoons. Current price: 2,99€.

Verdict

Hylics isn’t just good—it’s a cult artifact in the making, praised for its art, music, and sheer audacity. Its brevity is deliberate, but the experience lingers long after the credits roll. Bugs are rare and minor, and even the most baffling moments only add to the charm.

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