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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or later Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel Graphics 4000, 2GB VRAM Espace disque : 1500 MB d'espace disque disponible

A Dance of Fire and Ice

Community hit
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Released January 24, 2019
sample: 497 reviews posted after launch (88 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 94 % · 82,200 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The engine’s relentless rhythm propels players through a series of increasingly difficult levels, and those who persevere often spend more than 25 hours mastering the mechanics. 94 % of all Steam reviews rate the game highly, and 93 % of post‑release reviews echo that sentiment. The challenge is the game’s defining allure, but its polished audiovisuals and addictive pacing keep players engaged.

In-game

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« tap tap tap tap tap tap ta-ta-ta-ta tap »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Heraclès c'est le feu, pas ouvert au débat »
👍 anonymous review · 152 h played
« Broke my finger playing rush E, didn't even finish it. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« j'ai acheter beaucoup de clavier »
👍 anonymous review · 162 h played
« I buyed the game. I launch the game. I play the most simple map. I losed too many times. I closed it. I uninstalled it. I refund it. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This game makes me want to kill myself »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« the charters for this game genuinely hate the game themselves »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« c est un bon jeux de rythme je conseil mais sa date de sortie se fais ressentir facilement »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆 : 𝑳𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏 𝒋𝒆𝒖 𝒅𝒆 𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎𝒆 - 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍 ! »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played

In players' words

« tap tap tap tap tap tap ta-ta-ta-ta tap »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played
« This game makes me want to kill myself »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Heraclès c'est le feu, pas ouvert au débat »
👍 anonymous review · 152 h played
« the charters for this game genuinely hate the game themselves »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Broke my finger playing rush E, didn't even finish it. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« c est un bon jeux de rythme je conseil mais sa date de sortie se fais ressentir facilement »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« j'ai acheter beaucoup de clavier »
👍 anonymous review · 162 h played
« 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒖𝒃𝒆 : 𝑳𝒂 𝒑𝒍𝒖𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒔𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏 𝒋𝒆𝒖 𝒅𝒆 𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒎𝒆 - 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍 ! »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
« I buyed the game. I launch the game. I play the most simple map. I losed too many times. I closed it. I uninstalled it. I refund it. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 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=80
Content / longevity
42 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay806866
Content / longevity12507
Audio / music8611
Graphics / art6600
Story / writing3201
Value for money3201
Interface / UX3102
Multiplayer3201
Performance2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 11 h.

<2h
71 % (n=14)
2-10h
91 % (n=138)
10-25h
95 % (n=137)
>25h
95 % (n=208)

💶 Price history

€1.65€2.61€3.57€4.53€5.492020202120222023202420252026€2.15

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 26, 2019 · All-time low: €2.15 (Jan 26, 2019)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,2 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 47 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay praised: 68 positive mentions out of 80
  • Graphics flawless: 6 positive mentions out of 6
  • Audio celebrated: 6 positive mentions out of 8
  • Long playtime appreciated: 208 reviews of >25 h with 95 % positive

Weaknesses

  • Content mixed: 5 positive mentions out of 12
  • UI less appreciated: 1 positive mention out of 3
  • Performance mixed: 1 positive mention out of 2

Who is it for?

Gamers who enjoy rhythm‑driven, progressively challenging platformers with strong visuals and music will find this title rewarding. Those preferring a more relaxed or narrative‑heavy experience may feel the difficulty curve too steep.

Is A Dance of Fire and Ice worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 82,200 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

A Dance of Fire and Ice delivers a compelling blend of rhythm and precision that has earned it an overwhelmingly positive reputation. While its difficulty and occasional UI quirks can frustrate some, the game’s engaging pacing and aesthetic strengths make it a standout in the indie genre.

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