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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, or 10 Processeur : 2GHz or more Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Monitor capable of displaying 1280x720, full color Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Symphonic Rain

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 14, 2017
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (24 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 1,218 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
38,99€ 15,59€ -60%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over half of players have spent more than a day inside its world—many well beyond 25 hours—and still call it time well spent. A single session feels like a quiet immersion, yet the unfolding story keeps them coming back for more.

What it's about: The reborn HD edition, Remastered by Siro! Set in Piova, the city of music and endless rain. Guide Chris Vertin on the path to become a master musician in a harmonious fusion of Visual Novel and Music-based gameplay.

In-game

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« Un VN qui peut faire apparaitre des la pluie dans vos yeux !!! Si si, essayez ! BO toujours aussi magnifique ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 2 h played
« Masterpiece the music is beautiful, The story is relaxing. Fun experience »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 35 h played
« The story is very moving. Good game. A bit difficult to play the sheets. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 17 h played
« Story - 7.5 Character - 7.0 Game-play - 3.0 Art - 6.0 Music - 8.0 Vibe - 8.5 Overall - 7.5 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 20 h played
« This was an amazing read, I came into this thinking it'd be a simple romance VN but no, the story goes so deep and it hits you right in the feels. I wish I could experience everything all over again. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 23 h played
« Nice story with a twist, might be a bit bit depressing with the permanent rain »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 28 h played
« One of the best stories ever written. Must read. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 63 h played

In players' words

« Un VN qui peut faire apparaitre des la pluie dans vos yeux !!! Si si, essayez ! BO toujours aussi magnifique ! »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2017 · 2 h played
« This was an amazing read, I came into this thinking it'd be a simple romance VN but no, the story goes so deep and it hits you right in the feels. I wish I could experience everything all over again. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 23 h played
« Masterpiece the music is beautiful, The story is relaxing. Fun experience »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 35 h played
« Nice story with a twist, might be a bit bit depressing with the permanent rain »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 28 h played
« The story is very moving. Good game. A bit difficult to play the sheets. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 17 h played
« One of the best stories ever written. Must read. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 63 h played
« Story - 7.5 Character - 7.0 Game-play - 3.0 Art - 6.0 Music - 8.0 Vibe - 8.5 Overall - 7.5 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 20 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
67 % pos · n=24
Audio / music
85 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=7
Gameplay
40 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing241653
Audio / music131102
Graphics / art7700
Gameplay5203
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 29 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 h.

<2h
100 % (n=10)
2-10h
93 % (n=30)
10-25h
94 % (n=111)
>25h
99 % (n=250)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2025 : 100% positive100FebMar 2025 : 76% positive76MarApr 2025 : 94% positive94AprMay 2025 : 92% positive92MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugOct 2025 : 100% positive100OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 90% positive90JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

15,7 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 13 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story weaves itself into every corner: 16 positive mentions out of 24 highlight its depth and twists.
  • Every note of the soundtrack lingers in players’ minds: audio alone gathers 11 positive mentions out of 13.
  • Visuals stand out in a genre where they often fade: every graphical mention is positive (7 out of 7).
  • Those who dig in for more than 25 hours rarely regret it: 99% of long-session reviews are positive.

Weaknesses

  • UI issues surface but are rare: only one negative mention out of the entire sample.
  • Gameplay divides a tiny slice of players—3 negative out of 5 mentions suggest niche friction.

Who is it for?

Anyone drawn to atmospheric adventures with rich narratives and soaring music will feel at home here. It rewards patience and depth over frantic action.

Is Symphonic Rain worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 1,218 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The story weaves itself into every corner. Current price: 15,59€ (60% off).

Verdict

A hidden gem that turns playtime into emotional investment. Its near-perfect reception reflects how tightly story, sound, and setting are stitched together. Leave your expectations at the door; enter with an open heart.

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