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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : 3GHz 4-Core or similar Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : 3.5GHz 6-Core or similar Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6700 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 6 GB d'espace disque disponible

Approximately Up

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Released August 6, 2026
sample: 149 reviews posted after launch (70 AI-classified)
98/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 100 % · 149 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 94% positive vs 100% overall (852 recent reviews)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The game's space‑construction sandbox invites players to build and explore their own orbital outposts, a concept that dominates the conversation. Since launch, it has earned a Very Positive rating across 149 reviews, with gameplay receiving 49 positive mentions out of 50.

What it's about: Build, crash, rebuild! Explore new planets in co-op multiplayer with your fully modular spaceship made from whatever bolts together long enough to fly. Mount giant thrusters, annoying cables, and everything in between. Complete wild missions, face the dangers of space and argue with your crew!

In-game

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« yeah its good. there is a tutorial but its basically not a tutorial. best you know something about something before playing »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played1
« Really scratches the space/spaceship autism itch. All the fun bits of space engineers without the tedious grind, very fun with friends 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 23 h played1
« Simple et en même temps complet super jeu de construction de vaisseau. En plus il est multi jusqu'a 4 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played
« Très cool si vous avez des potes ingénieurs »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Game is overall good, but building is ♥♥♥♥ without ability to invert objects. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« beautiful, I made a penis and have around 60 hours on the demo »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« Super jeu belle mecanique physique super bien faite, les maths sont assez complexes a comprendre mais avec de la patience et qq heures de jeu ca devrait passer creme je RECOMMANDE »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« couldn't invert my thruster so I rigged an external wire system, managed to impact just said wire system and it caused a thrust imbalance sending me to the icy floor. truly impeccable. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 25 h played

In players' words

« yeah its good. there is a tutorial but its basically not a tutorial. best you know something about something before playing »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 15 h played1
« Game is overall good, but building is ♥♥♥♥ without ability to invert objects. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Really scratches the space/spaceship autism itch. All the fun bits of space engineers without the tedious grind, very fun with friends 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 23 h played1
« beautiful, I made a penis and have around 60 hours on the demo »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played1
« Simple et en même temps complet super jeu de construction de vaisseau. En plus il est multi jusqu'a 4 »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 10 h played
« Super jeu belle mecanique physique super bien faite, les maths sont assez complexes a comprendre mais avec de la patience et qq heures de jeu ca devrait passer creme je RECOMMANDE »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« Très cool si vous avez des potes ingénieurs »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« couldn't invert my thruster so I rigged an external wire system, managed to impact just said wire system and it caused a thrust imbalance sending me to the icy floor. truly impeccable. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 25 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
98 % pos · n=50
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=22
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay504901
Content / longevity222200
Multiplayer9900
Interface / UX5410
Graphics / art3300
Performance2200
Value for money2200
Audio / music1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.1 h.

<2h
100 % (n=46)
2-10h
100 % (n=103)

💶 Price history

€18.75€20.62€22.49€24.36€26.23€19.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2026 · All-time low: €19.99 (Aug 07, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 49 positive mentions out of 50, highlighting the engaging and immersive experience.
  • Content: 22 positive mentions out of 22, players appreciate the rich and varied content.
  • Multiplayer: 9 positive mentions out of 9, a fun and social experience is praised.
  • Performance: 2 positive mentions out of 2, indicating smooth gameplay and no technical issues.

Weaknesses

  • UI: 4 positive mentions out of 5, with one mixed review, suggesting room for improvement in the user interface.
  • Bugs: 1 negative mention out of 1, a rare occurrence but worth noting.

Who is it for?

Adventure lovers and creators who enjoy sandbox freedom will feel at home, especially those who value cooperative play and deep content.

Is Approximately Up worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 100% of 149 Steam reviews are positive (player score 98/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Approximately Up launches as a triumph of creative design, backed by universal praise for its gameplay and content. Minor UI quirks and a single bug keep it from perfection, but the overall experience makes it a standout indie adventure.

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