Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires broadband internet connection for multiplayer
ARK: Survival Evolved
Over 70 percent of players sink massive amounts of time past the 25-hour mark, proving that taming prehistoric beasts casts a remarkably enduring spell. With 412 positive ratings out of the 491 sampled post-launch reviews sitting at an 84 percent approval rate, the journey through the wilderness clearly eclipses the technical turbulence.
What it's about: En tant qu'homme ou femme échoué nu, mourant de froid et de faim sur une île mystérieuse, vous devrez chasser, récolter, fabriquer des objets, faire pousser des plantes et construire des abris pour survivre.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 62 | 56 | 2 | 4 |
| Performance | 26 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| Multiplayer | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Content / longevity | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 61 h on median; those who dislike it: 31 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanics drive the bulk of the praise, registering 56 positive mentions out of 62 total.
- Overall community engagement remains exceptionally high, with 348 positive reviews coming from veterans who logged over 25 hours.
- Content depth satisfies adventurers, reflected by 8 positive mentions out of 9 total regarding available activities.
- Multiplayer collaboration pulls its weight, securing 9 positive mentions out of 16 total.
Weaknesses
- Technical performance severely dampens the expedition, accumulating 22 negative mentions out of 26 total.
- Software instability takes a heavy toll on immersion, highlighted by 13 negative mentions entirely devoid of praise regarding bugs.
- Multiplayer servers and connections show friction, collecting 6 negative mentions out of 16 total.
Who is it for?
Dedicated survival enthusiasts and dinosaur fans willing to overlook severe technical hurdles for endless multiplayer taming loops will find their ultimate playground here.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 83% of 777,811 Steam reviews are positive (player score 84/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics drive the bulk of the praise, registering. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
ARK: Survival Evolved maintains an 83 percent historical positive rating on Steam because its colossal prehistoric sandbox successfully overshadows persistent optimization woes. Anyone equipped with patience for buggy code will discover an addictive world that easily consumes dozens of hours.
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