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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel Quad Core 2.6 Ghz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2GB DirectX 11 Video Card (Intel UHD 620, NVIDIA GT 920M) DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 6.7 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 2.8 Ghz or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 4GB DirectX 11 Video Card (GTX 970 or higher) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 7.5 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR - NVIDIA 3000 series, Intel 10th gen CPU or newer. See pinned FAQ in discussion board for more details.

Bugsnax

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Released April 28, 2022
sample: 466 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 9,303 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
20,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Bugsnax draws players into a quirky hunt for whimsical creatures, with a notable chunk spending over 10 hours and many surpassing the 25‑hour mark. The game has earned an Overwhelmingly Positive label, as 97 % of the 466 post‑release reviews are favorable.

In-game

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« Un jeu très LGBT friendly : 4/12 des personnages sont homosexuels ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« Un jeu court mais très prenant. Le gameplay est plutôt solide et les personnages attachants. Le DLC apporte de la profondeur à trois personnages qui en manquait ainsi que de bonnes corrections au jeu de base. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played
« Très sympa ! Jeu de capture de créatures, sans combat, qui demande un peu de réflexion (sortes de puzzles pour certaines créatures). Histoire WTF mais les persos sont funs et avec leurs propres personnalités. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« step 1: test it for the first time step 2: finish it and like the game step 3: try to do side quests step 4: DO EVERYTHING THE GAME CAN POSSIBLY OFFER SINCE IT'S A MASTERPIECE step 5: bunger »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« JE PEUT DEVENIR UNE FRITE ET ME MANGER ENFIN X) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Jeux très amusant, les interactions entre les personnages sont nombreuses et très vivantes ! Et la collection de créature est prenante avec divers méthodes + bonnes durée de vie les succès sont très sympas Bonus c'est bien traduit :3 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Pas compris pourquoi le jeu a une évaluation "EXTRÊMEMENT POSITIVES", le jeu dois viser un public très spécifique dont je ne fais pas parti s'en doute. Dommage pour moi. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« It was a lot of fun, but 2/3 of the way through the game, my save just evaporated along with the backup. Apparently this is not uncommon. Give it a try if you like games where you can randomly lose all your progress. Absolutely outrageous. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« its lowk annoying tryna figure out really stupid puzzles while little ♥♥♥♥♥ talk around you like "CheeDoRB" and just makes the experience ever so annoying »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« I thought the game was supposed to be like cathc bugsnax but DAMN the ending was brutal »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« le jeu est génial et très amusant et je sais ce que je dis je l'ai 100% totalement pas juste les succès. j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played

In players' words

« Un jeu très LGBT friendly : 4/12 des personnages sont homosexuels ! »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played
« Pas compris pourquoi le jeu a une évaluation "EXTRÊMEMENT POSITIVES", le jeu dois viser un public très spécifique dont je ne fais pas parti s'en doute. Dommage pour moi. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un jeu court mais très prenant. Le gameplay est plutôt solide et les personnages attachants. Le DLC apporte de la profondeur à trois personnages qui en manquait ainsi que de bonnes corrections au jeu de base. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played
« It was a lot of fun, but 2/3 of the way through the game, my save just evaporated along with the backup. Apparently this is not uncommon. Give it a try if you like games where you can randomly lose all your progress. Absolutely outrageous. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Très sympa ! Jeu de capture de créatures, sans combat, qui demande un peu de réflexion (sortes de puzzles pour certaines créatures). Histoire WTF mais les persos sont funs et avec leurs propres personnalités. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« its lowk annoying tryna figure out really stupid puzzles while little ♥♥♥♥♥ talk around you like "CheeDoRB" and just makes the experience ever so annoying »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« step 1: test it for the first time step 2: finish it and like the game step 3: try to do side quests step 4: DO EVERYTHING THE GAME CAN POSSIBLY OFFER SINCE IT'S A MASTERPIECE step 5: bunger »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« I thought the game was supposed to be like cathc bugsnax but DAMN the ending was brutal »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« JE PEUT DEVENIR UNE FRITE ET ME MANGER ENFIN X) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« le jeu est génial et très amusant et je sais ce que je dis je l'ai 100% totalement pas juste les succès. j'adore »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played
« Jeux très amusant, les interactions entre les personnages sont nombreuses et très vivantes ! Et la collection de créature est prenante avec divers méthodes + bonnes durée de vie les succès sont très sympas Bonus c'est bien traduit :3 »
👍 anonymous review · 10 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
95 % pos · n=143
Story / writing
93 % pos · n=83
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=44
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
8 % pos · n=12
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14313634
Story / writing837724
Graphics / art444400
Audio / music202000
Content / longevity131300
Stability / bugs121110
Interface / UX6105
Value for money4400
Multiplayer3201
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.6 h.

<2h
55 % (n=11)
2-10h
96 % (n=51)
10-25h
99 % (n=231)
>25h
98 % (n=173)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 98% positive98JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

💶 Price history

€2.64€7.82€13.01€18.19€23.382023202420252026€5.03

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 28, 2022 · All-time low: €5.03 (Dec 19, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

15,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay praised in 136 of 143 mentions, highlighting its engaging mechanics.
  • Story receives 77 positive mentions out of 83, showing strong narrative appeal.
  • Graphics achieve a perfect record: 44 positive mentions with no negatives.
  • Audio enjoys unanimous praise, with all 20 mentions being positive.
  • Humour and charm are frequent keywords, appearing 21 and 13 times respectively.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs are a pain point, with 10 negative mentions out of 12.
  • User interface draws criticism in 5 of 6 mentions.
  • Performance issues appear in 1 of 2 mentions.
  • Multiplayer receives mixed feedback, with 1 negative out of 3 mentions.

Who is it for?

Fans of light‑hearted indie adventures who appreciate clever humor and creature‑collecting will find Bugsnax delightful. Players who tolerate occasional technical hiccups will still enjoy its strong narrative and whimsical design.

Is Bugsnax worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 9,303 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised in 136 of. Current price: 20,99€.

Verdict

Overall, Bugsnax delivers a charming, well‑crafted experience that resonates strongly with its audience, as reflected by its near‑perfect Steam scores. While technical flaws and UI quirks detract for some, they are outweighed by the game's engaging gameplay, memorable story, and delightful presentation.

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Bugsnax: 97/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

humour (21)mignon (13)fun (11)personnages (9)capture (9)100% (8)voix (8)histoire (8)créatures (7)bunger (6)horreur (6)nourriture (6)

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