Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows (64-bit) 10 Processeur : i5 3550 / RYZEN 5 2500X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD R9 270X DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows (64-bit) 10 Processeur : i5 7600K / Ryzen 5 2600x Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible
Backseat
The story and atmosphere are the game's core magnets, surfacing in eight story mentions and three ambiance tags. Overall, 69% of the 104 Steam reviews are positive, and 79% of the 75 players who logged 2–10 hours rated it positively.
What it's about: Un jeu d’horreur psychologique en taxi où chaque passager peut être dangereux. Conduisez de nuit, interrogez des criminels, lisez leur comportement, piratez des indices et survivez pour sauver votre femme.
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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 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Story / writing | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,3 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay earns 9 positive mentions out of 13 total (69% positive)
- Story garners 5 positive mentions out of 8 (62% positive)
- Additional content is praised with 4 positive mentions out of 5 (80% positive)
- Graphics receive a clean bill of health: 1 positive mention out of 1
- Players who spend 2–10 hours are especially satisfied: 79% positive among 75 reviews
Weaknesses
- Performance is a pain point: 0 positive mentions out of 3 (100% negative)
- Bugs attract only criticism: 2 negative mentions out of 2 (100% negative)
- Early‑session players (<2 h) are largely disappointed: 38% positive among 26 reviews
- Gameplay also draws some ire with 4 negative mentions out of 13
Who is it for?
Players who love indie simulation‑strategy games with strong narrative and mood will find plenty to enjoy, provided they can overlook technical hiccups. Those seeking a flawless performance may be let down.
Is Backseat worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 69% of 104 Steam reviews are positive (player score 61/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay earns. Current price: 8,20€ (20% off).
Verdict
Backseat delivers a compelling story and engaging mechanics that resonate with the majority of its audience, reflected in a 69% overall approval. However, performance glitches and bugs remain significant drawbacks, especially for newcomers who play only briefly. The game shines for dedicated fans willing to endure its rough edges.
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