Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Core2Duo 2.4Ghz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512M Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
SurroundedByBoys
Most players dive in for quick bursts, with 337 of them clocking under two hours in a single session. The title enjoys an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam, with 99% of the 400 post‑release reviews praising it.
What it's about: A high school daily life Visual Novel—Players will take on the role of a "nobody" in high school, experiencing a hilarious campus story of suddenly being surrounded by male classmates and enjoying a time full of youth and fun.
In-game
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 12 min.
🪤 100 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
No indexed video for this game yet.
This game on Twitch
No stream or clip for this game right now.
Strengths
- 99% of post‑release reviews are positive (400 reviews sampled).
- All 60 players who logged 2–10 hours reported a 100% positive sentiment.
- The sole player with >25 hours also gave a 100% positive rating (1 mention).
- The lone story mention was positive, hinting at narrative appeal (1 positive mention).
Weaknesses
- Only one story mention limits insight into narrative depth (1 total mention).
- Just a single player exceeded 25 hours, suggesting low long‑term engagement (1 mention).
- Overall aspect coverage is sparse, with most categories unmentioned.
Who is it for?
Casual gamers looking for an indie RPG that can be enjoyed in short sessions, as well as free‑to‑play enthusiasts who value a highly praised experience.
Is SurroundedByBoys worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 99% of 705 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: 99% of post‑release reviews are positive (400 reviews sampled). The game is free to play.
Verdict
SurroundedByBoys delivers a consistently praised experience across its short‑playtime audience, reflected by a 99% positive rating. However, the scarcity of feedback on deeper aspects like story and long‑term play means potential players should temper expectations about depth. Ideal for players who prefer bite‑sized RPG sessions.
Display this score
This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.
Show the badge and the embed code
💬 Discussion
A thought, a tip, a question? Drop a note (no account needed).