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Sayonara Wild Hearts
Developer Simogo
Sayonara Wild Hearts is a 2019 rhythm action video game developed by Simogo and published by Annapurna Interactive. Described as a "pop album video game", Sayonara Wild Hearts follows the story of a heartbroken young woman through a surrealistic landscape. Each level of the game is set to a song, with the player guiding the woman while collecting hearts, avoiding obstacles, and fighting enemies. The game was… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
372 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
93
LovedLoved
191 positive · 15 negative
95% range 88–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 191 | 15 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 71 | 0 | 50 |
| Lemmy * | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 7 | 0 | 12 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
3,950 of 4,123 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 185 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 199 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (8,645 of 8,954 positive).
Players describe it as a beautiful, emotional experience that feels like a playable pop album. [1][2][3] Some find the gameplay simple and the narrative confusing, but the music and visuals are widely praised. [4][5][6] A few reviewers criticize the game for being too fast or having off-beat rhythm elements. [7][6]
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Representative posts
- [6]
i don't really know what else to say other than that this is actually just a bad video game. it feels like someone wanted to make a concept album, created the soundtrack, remembered like two months before the intended release date that they were actually mean to be making a game instead, panicked, and then just threw whatever they thought sounded cool into unity and hoped for the best with sayonara wild hearts as …
- [1]
I don't know dude... Just play it. It's short. If you're feeling down, have about 90min to spare, and you like music, then just do it. Just play this game. It could save your life. It might make you feel things that don't even really understand, but that's OK. And the music is soooo good. Don't google it, don't watch a youtube video, and don't even listen to the music. If youv'e got time to watch a movie, you have …
- [2]
It's a pop music video album that honors the sadness of all relationships, but specifically sapphic ones, coming to an end. You're racing motorcycles as tears come to your eyes as you think about all the times you were with someone and while you were still together, you knew it was over and you were about to be alone again and you knew it would last forever. I recently played this again after first relationship fell …
- [11]
a loving story about overcoming heartbreak and learning to love yourself. Sayonara Wild Hearts is easily one of my favorite games of all time. a heartfelt and passionate story told though an exciting soundtrack and bright, aesthetic visuals and animations makes for a truly emotional and joyous experience. few games have had such a meaningful impact on me. the gameplay itself is simple and easy, so you have the …
- [3]
This is much more of an interactive pop album than a video game, but that's obviously what they were going for and the tunes are so good! I've played it a few times before I bought it on steam and every time I see the credits roll I feel such warmth and joy in my heart. My wild heart even ooh la la. The gameplay is incredibly simple but that simplicity is used to its advantage, as the game is very intuitive despite …
Summarised from 34 of the 345 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
93% of the 199 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Sayonara Wild Hearts. The complaint that keeps coming up: gameplay is too simple or feels like an afterthought. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Sayonara Wild Hearts received "generally favorable reviews" according to review aggregator Metacritic. The game was generally praised for its visuals and soundtrack. The game's soundtrack was critically acclaimed. PlayStation Universe thought the soundtrack was "absolutely outstanding", and the best soundtrack of any game released in 2019. Edge thought that track "Mine" sounded like "a parallel-universe chart-topper", while "The World We Knew" "a gorgeous, swooning, sigh of a ballad." Rock Paper Shotgun wrote that the soundtrack was a large part of the game's appeal, "Sayonara's excellent soundtrack is a collection of swooping, pulsing pop songs that feel both modern and retro at the same…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 372 · most liked firstI'm looking for games with unique or experimental game design. Hello! One of the things I really enjoy is unique, interesting or out-of-the box game design. It doesn't have to be AAA game, it doesn't have to be a perfect game, it can be pretty rough - but if it has a mechanic or design element that is somehow unique or original, I'm instantly in love with the game. The problem is that such games do not usually get a lot of exposure, since it is after all a niche. And that is really a shame -…
neutral · AI labelView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for January includes: ❄️ God of War Ragnarök 💴 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 🏜️ Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand 🤖 SD Gundam Battle Alliance 💜 Sayonara Wild Hearts …and more. The full lineup: play.st/42eVioH
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Hakurei Hump Day! The current vibe is thinking about Sayonara Wild Hearts! tbh Sayonara Wild Hearts is an awesome game, it has such a unique vibe with the cool visuals and bumping OST! It's a short and fun experience! I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
positive · AI labelView post →Hi, we're a new video game oral history site. Some highlights so far: Mirror's Edge: bit.ly/mirrorsedgeoralhistory Sayonara Wild Hearts: bit.ly/sayonarawildhearts Shadow of the Colossus: bit.ly/shadowotcolossus Sound Fantasy: bit.ly/49xPfha Rez Infinite: bit.ly/4pKj0BB Find us at designroom.site.
neutral · AI labelView post →Surprise! Sayonara Wild Hearts returns on PS5 with an exclusive unlockable game mode for very wild hearts. Progressively faster, increasingly devilish, infinitely replayable: It's "Remix Arcade"! Chase high scores in random song bites with no loading. Available now on PS5. Free upgrade from PS4!
neutral · AI labelView post →it’s HER day ✨💕✨ photo: @girrulez.bsky.social #SayonaraWildHearts @simogo.com [ #indiegames #cosplay ]
neutral · AI labelView post →What games did you complete this year?. Back on the other website, there used to be a sub called r/12in12 where people would try to beat 12, 24, 36+ games per year. I never really set myself any specific target like that, but the end of year reviews were always fun to read/write. Considering that I don't think a single game I beat came out this year, I think this is the right community to ask this. What games did you beat this year? What did you think of them? For me: *January:* Nothing!…
neutral · AI labelView post →Your semi-regular reminder that Sayonara Wild Hearts is an extraordinary game.
positive · AI labelView post →I was looking for niche video game soundtracks, and I found this hilarious article. The list: Celeste Danganronpa Hollow Knight Okami Journey Life Is Strange Majora's Mask Octopath Traveler Sayonara Wild Hearts Silent Hill Wow y'all are REALLY digging deep for these games huh. So underrated!
neutral · AI labelView post →Annapurna has announced tons of Switch 2 games: - Sayonara Wild Hearts, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (today) - Mixtape (May 7) - Stray (May 28) - To a T (June 11) - Wanderstop (June 23) - D-topia (July 14) - Forever Ago (2026) - Demi and the Fractured Dream (2026) (Read more at Game Informer)
neutral · AI labelView post →Ordered-ish by recommendation: - SUPER**HOT** (it's the most innovative shooter I've played in years) - **Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice** - **Sayonara Wild Hearts** - **Carrion** - **Planet of Lana** - **Jusant** - **The Artful Escape** - **The Gunk**
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy holidays everyone :> Have a card with one of my favorite games as the inspirations. #art #sayonarawildhearts
neutral · AI labelView post →Today on the Retro Games Writing Containment Unit: I mistook all this tedium for being at ease. It's my #SayonaraWildHearts review from 2019, plus all-new commentary! Yours to read for as low as a dollah. Help me keep preserving my old/discarded games writing. 🎮✏️ www.patreon.com/posts/it-cam...
positive · AI labelView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts This is a perfect game, IMO. Gets in, gets out, beatable in 2-3 hours, unbelievably stylish, really fun rhythm game-meets-runner gameplay and manages to tell a genuinely lovely tale of sapphic heartbreak and healing as it goes. I got a tattoo inspired by it for a reason.
positive · AI labelView post →Attention PlayStation 5 owners: there's a new 4K, 120 fps version of Sayonara Wild Hearts on the PlayStation Store. If you've never played the game, then don't even watch this trailer and just download it immediately and play it. It's great. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f0E...
positive · AI labelView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts PS5 Upgrade is Free if You Own the PS4 Version via PSN (as long as both platforms are linked to the same Sony account.). $12.99 if you don't own the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Annapurna has released a PS5 version of acclaimed rhythm action game Sayonara Wild Hearts, which features an exclusive unlockable mode. Owners of the game on PS4 can upgrade to the new version for free. vgc.news/news/sayonar...
neutral · AI labelView post →This track is called "Hearts & Swords"! Sayonara Wild Hearts was an awesome game! The gameplay was a ton of fun, and the art style and neon color palette looked really cool! The soundtrack was full of bangers as well, and the story was so beautiful 🥹 it was a unique and wonderful experience!
positive · AI labelView post →🔮 Sayonara Wild Hearts is a tale of transition and more people should play it entire game is an hour long because it was made simultaneously with the hyperpop album that powers it it’s not even long!!! ur gonna be wowed and cry at the end!!!! so worth :3
positive · AI labelView post →25. Sayonara Wild Hearts - 1 hr 30 min This remains a perfect video game about heartbreak & learning to love yourself again. Ending made me openly weep again. It's a masterful piece of art & remains a favorite. Shout out to @geeksandgrounds.bsky.social for giving me an excuse to revisit it.
positive · AI labelView post →I’ve been playing Sayonara Wild Hearts on the switch but I just tried it on PC for the first time and it’s like a completely different game. The visual clarity and control precision cannot be beat. I’m getting gold ranks, babes. 🩷 💜 💙
positive · AI labelView post →Spent the afternoon playing & finishing a game with all the praise for, Sayonara Wild Hearts. And yeah, I can totally see why. Music is stunning, euphoric & goes so well with the simplistic artistic level designs & amazing dynamic gameplay you wizz through. Topped off with a touching story too. <3
positive · AI labelView post →There are lots of other games as well. Let me recommend a couple: - What remains of Edith Finch - A short hike - Outer Wilds - Disco Elysium - Feather - Gris - Journey of the broken circle - Sayonara Wild Hearts - Untitled Goose Game - a dark room
neutral · AI labelView post →I wasn't smart by starting a Bluesky thread, BUT... My completed game list for 2025 is: Metaphor Re:Fantazio Sayonara Wild Hearts Return of the Obra Dinn Thank Goodness You're Here Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Monster Hunter Wilds Clair Obscur The Alters The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Death Stranding
neutral · AI labelView post →still thinking of Sayonara Wild Hearts… thanks to everyone who came out for that gorgeous game
positive · AI labelView post →Pretty interesting rhythm game with chill music. Not the longest by any means but it sure is an amazing trip.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts - the acclaimed rhythm narrative game - has surprise launched on the PS5 with new content. PS4 owners can upgrade for free.
neutral · AI labelView post →I don't know dude... Just play it. It's short. If you're feeling down, have about 90min to spare, and you like music, then just do it. Just play this game. It could save your life. It might make you feel things that don't even really understand, but that's OK. And the music is soooo good. Don't google it, don't watch a youtube video, and don't even listen to the music. If youv'e got time to watch a movie, you have time to experience this. Just do it. It's just a beautiful game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts has received a surprise PS5 release with an exclusive game mode vgc.news/news/sayonar...
neutral · AI labelView post →So I fucked around and got my favorite game Sayonara Wild Hearts working in 3D in VR and apparently I can get any other DX11 game working the same way you can literally just do things
positive · AI labelView post →OH, DOLL KINK STUFF ASIDE WE PLAYED THROUGH ALL OF SAYONARA WILD HEARTS TOGETHER AFTER AND THAT GAME RULES YOU SHOULD ALL CHECK IT OUT
positive · AI labelView post →Go listen to our very own @katerblossom.bsky.social chatting with the wonderful @chipdip.bsky.social about Sayonara Wild Hearts!! This game is such a treat for the eyes and the ears!! 💜
neutral · AI labelView post →SAYONARA WILD HEARTS! Arcolf is out of commission! So lets do a one-shot game of Sayonara Wildhearts! twitch.tv/Montyglu
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a pop music video album that honors the sadness of all relationships, but specifically sapphic ones, coming to an end. You're racing motorcycles as tears come to your eyes as you think about all the times you were with someone and while you were still together, you knew it was over and you were about to be alone again and you knew it would last forever. I recently played this again after first relationship fell apart and it helped give me process all my lingering emotions. Someone online…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →💜🩷💙 Happy Birthday to Sayonara Wild Hearts, my favorite video game and video game soundtrack of all time! A few months back I had the honor of discussing this indie gem with @chipdip.bsky.social ! 🫶🏼 open.spotify.com/episode/52je...
positive · AI labelView post →The ingredients to my indie game: - Rhythmic elements of Sayonara Wild Hearts - Adaptive audio of Tetris Effect - Narrative of Hades - Flowstate of Pistol Whip Wishlist Fresh Tracks ➡️ store.steampowered.com/app/3202950/... #gamedev #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Most I've bought a game is 3 times! > Switch digital (on sale) > if I loved it, physical Switch edition, if I find it > high-res 60fps Steam version (on HUGER sale) Currently the only games I own 3 times: Monster Train Sayonara Wild Hearts Monster Hunter Rise LOVE these games #TribLovesVideoGames
positive · AI labelView post →PlayStation Plus Expands Classic Games Catalog in 2025 | Retro Gaming News 24/7. **PlayStation Plus** is set to expand its Classic Games Catalog on **January 21, 2025**, with two notable additions: **Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings** (PS4, PS5) and **MediEvil II**: a remastered version of the classic 2000 title. These games are exclusive to the Premium tier, which also includes access to hundreds of other titles such as *The Man Who Erased His Name* and *Sayonara Wild Hearts*.…
neutral · AI labelView post →10 Video Games to get to know me. FF14 VRising Ark (ASE & ASA) No Man's Sky Sayonara Wild Hearts Animal Crossing *insert all farming game titles here* Subnautica Alien Isolation Journey
neutral · AI labelView post →So that "Remix Arcade" mode they just added to Sayonara Wild Hearts on the Switch 2 basically turns the game into Wario Ware. This is amazing
positive · AI labelView post →Since the new Sayonara Wild Hearts, and Lorelei & The Laser Eyes will be “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition”, we can be certain that an upgrade pack will be available to NS1 version owners. The Binding of Isaac is not an NS2E, so it must be a standalone NS2 game. There will be no NS1 upgrade pack. 1/
neutral · AI labelView post →> The game is none other than acclaimed indie Sayonara Wild Hearts
neutral · AI labelView post →Lorelei and the Laser Eyes – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch. This is from Simogo, who previously developed Sayonara Wild Hearts, which had 80+ MetaCritic score.
neutral · AI labelView post →Wild Hearts and Sayonara Wild Hearts are not in the same series. Tales of Zau is not a part of the Tales of Series. Just look at how many games are Z something or something Z. Why bother with reinventing the title wheel when you can just hope that you'll have a subset of buyers that purchase expecting a different level of quality?
neutral · AI labelView post →Simogo has announced a 7-game collection for Nintendo consoles and PC, and confirmed Sayonara Wild Hearts and Lorelei and the Laser Eyes for Switch 2. vgc.news/news/simogo-...
neutral · AI labelView post →PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for January: God of War Ragnarök, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, and more. - God of War Ragnarök | PS4, PS5 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name | PS4, PS5 - Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand | PS5 - SD Gundam Battle Alliance | PS4, PS5 - Sayonara Wild Hearts | PS4 - ANNO: Mutationem | PS4, PS5 - Orcs Must Die 3 | PS4, PS5 - Citizen Sleeper | PS4, PS5 - Poker Club | PS4 PS+ Premium: -…
neutral · AI labelView post →A perfect Sunday game. "You have restored the lost harmony of our world, now you must go find harmony in your own. Sayonara Wild Hearts." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppy_...
positive · AI labelView post →I can’t even remember the last time a video game made me feel emotions like this. Maybe 27 years ago. Thank you for reminding me why I fell in love with this art form.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Come to the Church of the Sssslurpent~! I'll be streaming the game SAYONARA WILD HEARTS tonight, followed by some MONSTER HUNTER WILDS (with @slimeroyalsaki.bsky.social !) If you're SUPER lucky, you might just get RUTHLESSLY DEVOURED ! www.twitch.tv/churchofdizzy
neutral · AI labelView post →this game healed me in a way that can only be dreamt of by mental health professionals. i wish i could pay everyone involved in the making a billion dollars each.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I know I'm six years late but Sayonara Wild Hearts is an absolute banger of a game that needs to be like ten times longer
positive · AI labelView post →Just a reminder that @simogo.com Sayonara Wild Hearts is an incredible game. Look out for it in an incoming copy of @retrogamermag.bsky.social
positive · AI labelView post →finishing the excellent Lorelei and the Laser Eyes inspired me to finally check out Sayonara Wild Hearts and. hey what the fuck. why did none of you tell me how Incredibly My Kind Of Shit this game is ☹️
positive · AI labelView post →TONIGHT let's play some Sayonara Wild Hearts!! This is a game I'm 100% blind to so I'm excited to check it out!! I'll see you there at 7 pm EDT! :D twitch.tv/ekocreates/ #vtuber #engvtuber #twitch
neutral · AI labelView post →Played Sayonara Wild Hearts for the first time last night. That game has some insanely cool visuals and is just a general blast to play through!
positive · AI labelView post →They played Sayonara Wild Hearts on Gamesmaster at CFz and what started with me going "oh I've heard of that, I didn't know it's a music game" led to "oh wow this looks awesome" led to me buying it after the con and binge playing it several times through over the weekend Insanely cool experience!!
positive · AI labelView post →The game didn’t really give me much. I know this might come across a bit like “I don’t like abstract art,” but… yeah, there’s some truth to it. When I have to put more of myself into a work than what is actually concretely there, it starts to feel arbitrary to me. I need more anchor points. Sayonara Wild Hearts is almost entirely vibe-based. It clearly targets people who prefer experiencing a work in an intuitive and emotional way. The catchy, easily digestible pop music fits that approach…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts if you want a short but very cool musical game
positive · AI labelView post →This one is a sort of interactive animated movie (no-speech story) game - not a rhythm game as I expected. Everything is on rails like in rhythm games, but you get to move the main character on these rails. The ways to move said character depends on the gameplay sequence, and they alternate fast. Sometimes you'll be flying and playing a rings game, at other times you are riding a motorcycle (and can go left/right), or riding a card in place of a flying carpet. Simple arcade-ish gameplay and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sayonara Wild Hearts It's like...an arcade rhythm/racing game about romance, motorcycles, ballet and swordfights, dripping with neon colors and awesome music, narrated by Queen Latifah. It's like Revolutionary Girl Utena on cocaine. It's fucking gorgeous. store.steampowered.com/app/1122720/...
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