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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processeur : Core i5-6600 / Ryzen 3 1300X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1050 Ti / RX 470 / ARC A580 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 45 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processeur : Core i5-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2060 / RX 5700 XT / ARC A770 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 45 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD required

Active Matter

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Released September 15, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (99 AI-classified)
73/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 73 % · 505 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 61% positive vs 59% overall (201 recent reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The relentless PvE extraction loops keep players glued, with 21 mentions of “pve” and 10 of “immersion”. Overall Steam sentiment sits at 73% positive, climbing to 76% after launch, and 90% of the 2‑10 hour cohort report a positive experience.

What it's about: Lancez-vous dans des raids d'extraction ou participez à des batailles en JcJ dans le multivers fracturé de ce jeu de tir militaire réaliste. Battez-vous dans des zones quantiques instables et emparez-vous de la matière active, capable de déformer le temps et l'espace.

In-game

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« This game is amazing. I played it for the first 30minutes and I already refunded it. I would recommend 100% »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played31
« Really fun little game, like tarkov, but less tarkovy in a way. Been playing since early 2025. 10/10 would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played1
« The game is awesome! Maybe one of the best in this genre. I've been playing it since the beginning and I'll play it until the end :) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« great game ! im probably never going to the PvP mode but i love the PvE solo mode. the UI is kinda messy and require a lot of getting used to but it's fine for 30€ game i hope they improve the UI »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played2
« Basically S.T.A.L.K.E.R but a multiplayer extraction shooter with a pve only option, runs great on my dated laptop. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1
« Для такой красивой графики - отменная оптимизация! Сочный звук, приятная музыка в меню. Очень понравились анимации наклона и покачивания персонажа от первого лица. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« What an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of a game. No thanks »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played1
« Lazy feeling game. how are you gonna release a shooter with no setting to change toggle aim down sights. instant refund for me when a shooter doesnt have that setting. i hate toggle aim i like to click and hold right click. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« the matchmaking system is totally broken. the gameplay is punishing from the start... its very slow pace and playing alone while the game require u to play in team for having fun is sucks. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« Game seems really cool, but the way your character moves causes motion sickness. Couldn't even finish 1 raid before I had to exit the game, feels like I'm gonna throw up if I keep playing longer »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« This new interface is terrible and it's not easy to navigate at all. Bring back the old interface and add the Polish language. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« You can cut fences and drive police cars with sirens and lights ON Banger well optimised too »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played

In players' words

« This game is amazing. I played it for the first 30minutes and I already refunded it. I would recommend 100% »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played31
« What an ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of a game. No thanks »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played1
« Really fun little game, like tarkov, but less tarkovy in a way. Been playing since early 2025. 10/10 would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played1
« Lazy feeling game. how are you gonna release a shooter with no setting to change toggle aim down sights. instant refund for me when a shooter doesnt have that setting. i hate toggle aim i like to click and hold right click. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« The game is awesome! Maybe one of the best in this genre. I've been playing it since the beginning and I'll play it until the end :) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« the matchmaking system is totally broken. the gameplay is punishing from the start... its very slow pace and playing alone while the game require u to play in team for having fun is sucks. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« great game ! im probably never going to the PvP mode but i love the PvE solo mode. the UI is kinda messy and require a lot of getting used to but it's fine for 30€ game i hope they improve the UI »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played2
« Game seems really cool, but the way your character moves causes motion sickness. Couldn't even finish 1 raid before I had to exit the game, feels like I'm gonna throw up if I keep playing longer »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 1 h played
« Basically S.T.A.L.K.E.R but a multiplayer extraction shooter with a pve only option, runs great on my dated laptop. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 3 h played1
« This new interface is terrible and it's not easy to navigate at all. Bring back the old interface and add the Polish language. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 0 h played
« Для такой красивой графики - отменная оптимизация! Сочный звук, приятная музыка в меню. Очень понравились анимации наклона и покачивания персонажа от первого лица. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« You can cut fences and drive police cars with sirens and lights ON Banger well optimised too »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 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
73 % pos · n=89
Multiplayer
52 % pos · n=27
Performance
91 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
91 % pos · n=23
Content / longevity
74 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
7 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
62 % pos · n=13
Value for money
25 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8965816
Multiplayer2714211
Performance232102
Graphics / art232111
Content / longevity191405
Interface / UX141013
Audio / music13814
Value for money8206
Stability / bugs4103
Story / writing3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.1 h.

🪤 77 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
59 % (n=176)
2-10h
90 % (n=213)
10-25h
91 % (n=11)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 17,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

2 review videos analyzed: 0 positive1 mixed1 negative

Joueurs Steam et créateurs YouTube convergent sur les faiblesses du jeu : interface, audio et bugs sont jugés négativement des deux côtés. En revanche, les joueurs sont nettement plus positifs sur le gameplay et les performances, là où les créateurs (peu nombreux) se montrent critiques. Ces divergences restent des tendances plutôt que des statistiques, vu le faible nombre de vidéos analysées.

Gameplay
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=2
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Gameplay drives the praise: 65 positive mentions out of 89
  • Performance is lauded: 21 positive mentions out of 23
  • Graphics receive strong approval: 21 positive mentions out of 23
  • Content and progression earn 14 positive mentions out of 19
  • PvE immersion resonates: the keyword “pve” appears 21 times among frequent terms

Weaknesses

  • User interface frustrates: 13 negative mentions out of 14
  • Price is a sore spot: 6 negative mentions out of 8
  • Bugs still surface: 3 negative mentions out of 4
  • Multiplayer balance draws criticism: 11 negative mentions out of 27

Who is it for?

Players who thrive on fast‑paced action MMOs with deep PvE extraction loops and can overlook a clunky UI will find plenty to love. Those sensitive to price or UI polish may be less satisfied.

Is Active Matter worth it in 2026?

Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 73% of 505 Steam reviews are positive (player score 73/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay drives the praise. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Active Matter delivers a compelling PvE experience backed by solid gameplay, performance, and visuals, reflected in a 76% post‑release approval. However, the unwieldy interface, pricing concerns, and occasional bugs temper its appeal. If you can look past the rough edges, the game offers a richly immersive action‑MMO adventure.

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Active Matter: 73/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

pve (21)immersion (10)interface (10)optimisation (9)extraction (8)wipe (8)pvp (6)graphismes (5)fluide (5)progression (5)exploration (4)tarkov (4)

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