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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel® UHD Graphics 600 - IMPORTANT: Vulkan 1.0 must be supported! DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 256 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Tested on an ASUS A409 Laptop, as well as a Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3. Can achieve 30-60 FPS, but expensive effects (such as Snow) may need to be disabled.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Cirno! Lifts a Boulder

Niche cult favorite
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗
Released March 11, 2026
sample: 405 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 919 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 97% overall (60 recent reviews)
5,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Touhou meets collectathon in a bite-sized adventure where the only thing heavier than the boulders is the charm. Nearly every player has walked away grinning, with 97% positive reviews after launch. The game’s closest kin is its own absurdity: players call it delightfully short but impossible to forget.

What it's about: Aidez Cirno à rentrer chez elle ! Un jeu de plateformes 3D court et rafraîchissant dans lequel vous devez explorer le lac Brumeux afin d’acquérir la force de soulever des rochers.

In-game

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« Amazing game, Cirno certified: 9/9. Short and very cute, definetely worth trying. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Please oh please add a mario long jump to this game in the future you dont know how much I wanted to byahoo to so many of the power blocks only to realize im horizontally impaired Besides that game is fun and cool »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« cirno here, this game is not an exaggeration i can actually do that »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Worldbuilding 10/10 (The dev build that world using 3d models) Plot 10/10 (They plot a plan to lift the boulder) Gameplay 10/10 (I play the game) Kino! Lifts a Boulder »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Un bon jeu de collecte de patounes bien CHILL et en mode relaaaaaxxxxx »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Really cute little Collectathon. There's no enemies, or HP, or Lives, just you, Cirno, some frogs, and Points & Power to collect. Nine outta Nine. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« I'll be honest, it's a collectathon that feels empty and has no real replayability. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It is not for me. The games incredible slow and boring to me. It is painful getting abilities and the abilities are not that fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« not rlly a platformer the movement is so clunky also rlly boring »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Fun but too easy. Would have preferred actual platforming challenges with these controls. As it is, you're mostly just running around and treasure hunting. "Middle" vote. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Je connais rien à Touhou juste j'aime beaucoup Cirno miam miam quelle expérience agréable que c'était de Larp sur ce petit platformer 3D merci !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« Amazing game, Cirno certified: 9/9. Short and very cute, definetely worth trying. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I'll be honest, it's a collectathon that feels empty and has no real replayability. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Please oh please add a mario long jump to this game in the future you dont know how much I wanted to byahoo to so many of the power blocks only to realize im horizontally impaired Besides that game is fun and cool »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« It is not for me. The games incredible slow and boring to me. It is painful getting abilities and the abilities are not that fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« cirno here, this game is not an exaggeration i can actually do that »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« not rlly a platformer the movement is so clunky also rlly boring »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Worldbuilding 10/10 (The dev build that world using 3d models) Plot 10/10 (They plot a plan to lift the boulder) Gameplay 10/10 (I play the game) Kino! Lifts a Boulder »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Fun but too easy. Would have preferred actual platforming challenges with these controls. As it is, you're mostly just running around and treasure hunting. "Middle" vote. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Un bon jeu de collecte de patounes bien CHILL et en mode relaaaaaxxxxx »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Je connais rien à Touhou juste j'aime beaucoup Cirno miam miam quelle expérience agréable que c'était de Larp sur ce petit platformer 3D merci !!! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Really cute little Collectathon. There's no enemies, or HP, or Lives, just you, Cirno, some frogs, and Points & Power to collect. Nine outta Nine. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 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
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=119
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
77 % pos · n=26
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=19
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=16
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Performance
83 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11910694
Graphics / art292702
Content / longevity262033
Audio / music191810
Story / writing161600
Value for money8800
Performance6501
Interface / UX2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.

🪤 92 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
94 % (n=166)
2-10h
100 % (n=226)
10-25h
100 % (n=12)
>25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Mar 2026 : 99% positive99MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

💶 Price history

€4.29€4.84€5.39€5.94€6.49€4.79

Steam price tracked automatically since Mar 11, 2026 · All-time low: €4.79 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

11,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines through: 106 positive mentions out of 119, with players praising the tight controls and inventive physics-based challenges.
  • A story that feels complete despite its brevity: 16 positive mentions out of 16, leaving no room for criticism.
  • Visuals and audio melt into a cohesive whole: 27 positive mentions out of 29 for graphics, paired with 18 out of 19 for sound design.
  • Pricing and value earn unanimous approval: 8 positive mentions out of 8, with no negatives reported.

Weaknesses

  • Content may leave some wanting more: 20 positive mentions out of 26, with 3 negative mentions hinting at a desire for expanded scenarios.
  • Performance hiccups surface in a tiny fraction of play: 5 positive mentions out of 6 for stability, contrasted by 1 negative.

Who is it for?

Fans of Touhou, casual players craving quick-witted fun, and anyone who enjoys lighthearted collectathons without heavy commitment. Its short runtime and high replayability make it perfect for gaming snacks.

Is Cirno! Lifts a Boulder worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 919 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines through. Current price: 5,99€.

Verdict

Cirno! Lifts a Boulder delivers a near-flawless burst of joy in under four hours. The game’s polish, humor, and Touhou roots create a rare blend of accessibility and depth, leaving players eager for a sequel rather than demanding one.

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