Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processeur : 1.2GHz processor Mémoire vive : 256 Mo RAM Affichage : Carte avec support Pixel Shader 2.0 et Vertex Shader 2.0 (Vertex Shader peut être supporté par émulation logicielle) DirectX® : DirectX® 9.0c Disque dur : 300 Mo Controller Support: Contrôleur Microsoft Xbox 360 ou compatible Direct Input
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 Processeur : 1.4 GHz ou plus rapide Mémoire vive : 1 Go de RAM Affichage : Carte graphique fait au cours des 4 dernières années (Pixel Shader 3.0, Vertex Shader 3.0) DirectX® : DirectX® 9.0c Disque dur : 300 Mo Support manette : Manette Microsoft Xbox 360 ou contrôleur Direct Input
Super Meat Boy
Its razor‑sharp platforming demands precision and patience, turning each level into a test of reflexes. Rheinland‑rated 94 % of all Steam reviews as positive and the post‑release$$$$86 % of the sampled 491 reviews praise it, while 94 % of players who logged over 25 hours feel the same.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 137 | 105 | 7 | 25 |
| Story / writing | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Performance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 13, 2012 · All-time low: €0.69 (Dec 25, 2014)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- Audio shines with 8 positive mentions out of 8 total, a 100 % success rate
- Graphics receive 6 positive mentions out of 7, reflecting a 86 % approval
- Gameplay earns 105 positive mentions out of 137, a 77 % positive rate
- Playtime over 25 hours sees 89 positive mentions out of 89, a perfect 100 % endorsement
Weaknesses
- UI receives no positive mentions out of 7, a 0 % approval
- Bugs are mentioned 3 times, none of which are praised
- Performance gets only 1 positive mention out of 5, a 20 % success rate
- Multiplayer is split evenly with 1 positive and 1 negative mention
Who is it for?
The game is ideal for fans of classic platformers who relish a steep learning curve and instant replay. Casual players or those averse to repeated frustration may find it too demanding.
Is Super Meat Boy worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 38,799 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Audio shines. Current price: 13,99€.
Verdict
Super Meat Boy remains a benchmark for tight, punishing platforming, with nearly all praise coming from audio, visual polish, and gameplay itself. However, its UI shortcomings and occasional bugs dampen the experience for some. Overall, it stays a beloved staple for players who thrive on challenge and precision.
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