Poi on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

Poi is a 3D platformer featuring two kids on a grand adventure to unravel the mysteries of the Milky Way Globe. Explore uncharted lands, compete in challenge levels, meet quirky characters and defeat comical creatures on a journey to become a Master Explorer.

Poi is a 3d platformer, collectathon and indie game developed and published by PolyKid.
Released on February 01st 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 6 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil and Russian.

It has received 723 reviews of which 658 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Poi into these genres:

3D Platformer Collectathon Indie Platformer Family Friendly Action Female Protagonist Exploration Nostalgia Soundtrack Colorful 3D Adventure Cartoony Retro Cute Nonlinear Action-Adventure Casual Singleplayer

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System requirements

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Windows

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
DirectX: Version 10
Storage: 2 GB available space

MacOS

OS: macOS Catalina (10.15)
Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel Core i3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Apple Silicon or Integrated Graphics
Storage: 2 GB available space

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 17.0 or SteamOS 1.0
Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Integrated Graphics
Storage: 2 GB available space

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2025

I had to fight through a somewhat awkward camera to find it, but Poi recaptured that same nostalgic magic I first experienced when I played Super Mario 64 a long time ago. The stages are expertly crafted so that there's always something interesting in every corner coaxing you to explore, but they also aren't so big that they would become bloated or slow to navigate, either. + This game runs natively on Mac, which is awesome! I had no problems running it on my MacBook. + It took me 12 hours to get a 100% save file. Playing through again on New Game+, I finished just the main story in a little under 4 hours. Your playtime will probably lie somewhere between those numbers -- I tend to have slower playtimes than average. + I was able to get that 100% save file without using a guide. The in-game Compass item helped me find two locations I had trouble finding on my own, without spoiling their location entirely. + The music is generally good but forgettable, except for one segment near the end of the game where it was *perfect.* I can't say it will capture everyone's attention like it did mine, but that was definitely THE defining moment in the game for me. = The graphics, cast, and game world are relatively simple and cartoony, but also charming and whimsical. Nothing worth writing home about, but they set the stage for the exploration, which is what I feel the main appeal of the game is. = Golden Gears and Costumes will only start appearing in worlds after they've been unlocked, so it's possible to miss them when they appear in an area you think you've already explored. I also don't think the Compass can find these items (although I ultimately never needed to use it for them, so I'm not 100% sure about this). = The sideways somersault jump and the triple jump unfortunately aren't as convenient or as easy to perform as the double jump, generally lessening the appeal of the platforming. What's here is good, just underutilized. I'd have preferred if New Game+ simply removed the double jump rather than limited HP to 1, since I think that would've been a far more mechanically interesting way to up the difficulty while also rewarding better gameplay. - While there's not much story, what's there doesn't quite tie together as nicely as I hoped. SPOILER: The Master Explorer's missing wife is not brought up again after the initial cutscene at the Forest, even at the end of the game. This feels like a HUGE missed opportunity and even a mention of her would have helped the ending from feeling as abrupt as it ended up being. - While New Game+ is a great excuse to revisit the game (the mirrored environments make them just disorienting enough to be interesting to navigate through again), the 1 HP limit is often frustrating, and you may not find the 4 or so hours it takes to be worth it for just one achievement, if you chase those. Overall, Poi was an absolute blast to play. I'd often end a play session excitedly imagining what the next world would be like, or thinking about if maybe there was more to explore in a certain corner or a map, and I could hardly wait until my next session. If you're able to overlook its occasional minor flaws, I think you'll be in for an absolute treat of a game!

Jan. 2025

Played this game from early access to release during highschool, but just as fun today! Feels like a classic 3D platformer, with charming characters and worlds to boot. 10/10 would play and recommend again!

Jan. 2025

I had a huge itch to re play through Super Mario 64, and after seeing i had to update my Dolphin, I decided to pass. I hopped on Reddit and asked for Super Mario 64 like games. Oh boy did I find one.. Poi is a super cute, super fun and despite being my first time playing it, it felt nostalgic. It is so fluid, where during a later level I felt like I was speed running it as the roll into a mega jump, wall jump combo is addicting. The medals gave star vibes and It was a blast to collect them all. I would 100% recommend anyone getting this game, whether its for their kids, or even for themselves. It was a fantastic experience, and it was a perfect way to start my 2025. Thanks PolyKid. Graphics - 6/10 Gameplay - 9/10 Replayablity - 9/10 Controls - 10/10 Spec Req - Super Entry Level

Oct. 2024

Pretty good platforming controls, cute level design and characters, lots to like. It's on the kiddy side fur sure but charming none the less.

July 2024

Definitely a hidden gem, fun and addicting. A blast to play through and there so many things to do. Captures the SM64 feeling perfectly. I don't get the negatives of the reviews. The collision detection it's a little iffy but not as bad as the reviewers say. Controls, camera and final boss were fine. This is an indie game not a Triple A game. The only real bad thing about this game is that is short, even with everything. I'm hoping there is a sequel with twice the number of worlds.

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