[Test] Anubis review: the €8.20 Steam platformer is still a wait-and-see

Anubis has been available on Steam since August 17, 2026. Its platforming concept, set in a fanciful version of ancient Egypt, is easy to identify, but the game remains difficult to recommend without reservation. Steam currently provides too little information to confirm its length, performance or balance.

The caution is justified by the small amount of feedback available: the store page displays only two reviews. Here is what can be established as of August 18, 2026 before deciding whether to buy or wait.

A promising idea without a firm verdict

Should you buy Anubis now ? Only if you enjoy short or experimental platformers and are comfortable with uncertainty. Players looking for a low-risk purchase should wait for more Steam reviews.

The launch price is the clearest immediate argument in its favor. It does not, however, turn an appealing store page into a definitive assessment. The official page confirms the concept and current access, but not the precision of the controls or the strength of the adventure.

A legless pharaoh climbing a pyramid

Anubis is built around an unusual ascent: a pharaoh without legs must climb a pyramid and use a whip to move forward. Steam lists traditional platforming, precision platforming, climbing and aerial apparatus among the game's movement categories.

That combination gives the game a recognizable identity. It does not yet show whether the variety comes from the situations, the obstacles or simply the difficulty. No number of levels, areas or chapters is published in the available information.

The game's length and replayability are also undocumented. A reliable playtime or promise of deep progression would therefore be speculative. For now, the concept's uniqueness is a stronger argument than the scale of its content.

The setting is clear; performance is not

A fanciful take on ancient Egypt supplies the setting, while the purgatory, pyramid and pharaoh establish a coherent visual direction. The official visuals make that direction apparent, but they do not establish the readability of the obstacles or the quality of the in-game animations.

Performance remains unknown. Steam lists a very accessible minimum configuration: Windows 7, a 2.4 GHz dual-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 1 GB of storage. These are stated minimum requirements, not a guarantee of a particular frame rate, consistent smoothness or compatibility with every machine.

No graphics options, quality presets or performance measurements have been verified. Players who are sensitive to smoothness should not treat the minimum configuration as a performance guarantee.

No confirmed graphics profile

The available information does not provide an FPS settings profile. It is therefore impossible to recommend a specific resolution, shadow quality, frame-rate limit or synchronization option.

The practical step is to compare your PC with the listed configuration and check the Steam page before buying. Detailed settings will require further official information or a sufficient number of user reports. Professional settings can sometimes serve as a reference, but no configuration automatically suits every beginner.

Steam is the only confirmed platform

The official page indicates that French is not available in the interface. Controller support is not robustly confirmed either. Steam mentions limited testing with an old Wiimote, which does not guarantee compatibility with commonly used current controllers.

The launch discount cannot replace user feedback

As of August 18, 2026, Steam displays a 20 % launch offer: €8.20 instead of €10.25, with the promotion announced until August 31, 2026. These prices describe the store page at the time of verification and are not a permanent price.

The main limitation is the lack of public data. Two reviews cannot establish a reliable trend, while the page gives no information about playtime, areas or performance measurements.

This assessment is consequently limited to what Steam publishes: the concept, release date, announced content, listed price, language, minimum configuration and amount of available feedback. It does not replace a full playthrough or a benchmark across several configurations.

Anubis review verdict: wait for more evidence

Anubis has interesting potential, chiefly because of its unusual idea of a legless pharaoh using a whip to climb a pyramid. The €8.20 launch offer lowers the financial risk, especially for fans of independent platformers, but it does not resolve the unanswered questions about content, controls or performance.

Players who need a clear playtime, proven smoothness or a French interface should wait for new reviews and more precise information. The Steam page remains the place to monitor availability, the price and changes in player feedback.

To follow other PC releases and reviews, visit our latest news, the gaming articles section or the news category. The official Anubis Steam page lets you check the current price and offer.

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The official Steam gallery complements the available visual information without replacing verified gameplay data.

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