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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core2 Duo E8400 Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Radeon HD 3870 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-4170 or better Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GT 640 or better DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Donut County

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Released August 28, 2018
sample: 496 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 11,924 reviews (« Very Positive »)
11,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players can watch an focussed town collapse into a growing donut in just a few minutes. Since launch, an impressive 94 % of post‑release reviews rate it positively, while its global Steam score remains at 92 %. Its humour, consistently praised by 38 mentions, turns this mini‑adventure into a laugh‑out‑loud experience.

What it's about: Donut County est un jeu de réflexion narratif, dans lequel vous manipulez un trou qui ne cesse de grandir dans le sol. Rencontrez des personnages adorables, volez leurs détritus et lancez-les dans le trou.

In-game

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« My daughter loves this game and completed it many times already. It's her number 1 game on steam. »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played2
« Petit jeu sympathique et sans prise de tête ! Pas très long, je recommande de l'acheter en promotion :) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« c super j'avale des trucs avec mon trou »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Ce jeu repose sur un principe simple : remplir ton trou du plus de chose possible pour bien l'agrandir ! Imagine le mec qui devait présenter son concept devant les autres en salle de réunion... »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Hyper cool à faire en une session. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Short (2-3h) but great and fun. How could we say no to a racoon ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Concept de base sympa, mais souffre d'une durée de vie trop courte et d'un gameplay extrêmement répétitif. Je n'ai pas du tout accroché aux dialogues, trop longs et impossibles à passer. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Je ne recommande pas je me suis ennuyée alors j'ai préféré arrêter après 30 minutes, je l'ai payé 3 euros 50 donc ça va, j'ai beaucoup aimé le design et la musique par contre, voilà »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Sympa mais trop facile et trop court. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Ehh, it was definitely chill but I didn't really enjoy the gameplay or story that much. It was very short, though »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Ellison family sponsored game that expects 13 bucks for a whopping 2 hours and no replay value. I paid 3 and still feel ripped off. Like I received the saddest blowie. No one is happy. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Un jeu très fun et super drôle j'adore la touche d'humour qu'il a dedans et le gameplay est rigolo! je recommande a 100% »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« My daughter loves this game and completed it many times already. It's her number 1 game on steam. »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played2
« Concept de base sympa, mais souffre d'une durée de vie trop courte et d'un gameplay extrêmement répétitif. Je n'ai pas du tout accroché aux dialogues, trop longs et impossibles à passer. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Petit jeu sympathique et sans prise de tête ! Pas très long, je recommande de l'acheter en promotion :) »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Je ne recommande pas je me suis ennuyée alors j'ai préféré arrêter après 30 minutes, je l'ai payé 3 euros 50 donc ça va, j'ai beaucoup aimé le design et la musique par contre, voilà »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« c super j'avale des trucs avec mon trou »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Sympa mais trop facile et trop court. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Ce jeu repose sur un principe simple : remplir ton trou du plus de chose possible pour bien l'agrandir ! Imagine le mec qui devait présenter son concept devant les autres en salle de réunion... »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Ehh, it was definitely chill but I didn't really enjoy the gameplay or story that much. It was very short, though »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Hyper cool à faire en une session. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Ellison family sponsored game that expects 13 bucks for a whopping 2 hours and no replay value. I paid 3 and still feel ripped off. Like I received the saddest blowie. No one is happy. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Short (2-3h) but great and fun. How could we say no to a racoon ! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Un jeu très fun et super drôle j'adore la touche d'humour qu'il a dedans et le gameplay est rigolo! je recommande a 100% »
👍 anonymous review · 3 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
85 % pos · n=148
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=93
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=36
Value for money
21 % pos · n=34
Content / longevity
52 % pos · n=29
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=28
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=8
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay148126715
Story / writing9372417
Graphics / art363600
Value for money347027
Content / longevity2915113
Audio / music282701
Interface / UX8404
Performance3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 53 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
87 % (n=120)
2-10h
97 % (n=360)
10-25h
90 % (n=10)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
Oct 2025 : 88% positive88OctJan 2026 : 89% positive89JanApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 98% positive98Jul

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

💶 Price history

€1.60€4.62€7.64€10.66€13.6820192020202120222023202420252026€2.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 28, 2018 · All-time low: €2.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

16,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay – 126 positive mentions out of 148.
  • Story – 72 positive mentions out of 93.
  • Graphics – 36 positive mentions out of 36.
  • Audio – 27 positive mentions out of 28.
  • Performance – 3 positive mentions out of 3.

Weaknesses

  • Price – only 7 positives out of 34 mentions, 27 negatives.
  • Content – 15 positives out of 29, 13 negatives.
  • UI – 4 positives out of 8, 4 negatives.

Who is it for?

Fans of quirky, short‑form adventures that blend humour with gentle puzzle‑solving will appreciate the game’s light‑hearted tone and quick playtime. Those who enjoy a casual, Katamari‑style experience with a strong comedic edge will find it a delightful pick.

Is Donut County worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 11,924 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 11,99€.

Verdict

Donut County delivers a charming, well‑executed casual experience that thrives on its humour and polished gameplay, though its price point and limited content depth leave a subtle sting. Spiral‑in‑style mechanics and a sharp comedic voice keep it an engaging, repeatable diversion for players seeking a brief, enjoyable escape.

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Donut County: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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