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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : 1.8Ghz or faster Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Anything Espace disque : 80 MB d'espace disque disponible

Cogmind

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 17, 2017
sample: 415 reviews posted after launch (159 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 2,020 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
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Over half of the sampled player base has sunk upwards of 25 hours into building and rebuilding their mechanical bodies, maintaining a stellar 95 percent positive rating across 415 post-release reviews and a 96 percent overall history.

What it's about: Cogmind is a sci-fi roguelike epic in which you play a robot building yourself from components found or salvaged from other robots. Explore a living, breathing world through turn-based tactical combat, or sneak, hack, and fly your way to victory.

In-game

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« This game is highly addictive. Others have explained the core loop better than me. Buy the game from the dev's website to directly support them and get both an optional steam key and a DRM free release. Their talent is worth rewarding »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 0 h played1
« Every day I clock into my shift at the Throwing Cogmind Runs factory »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 29 h played111
« >evaluate(game) Fail: hit unexpected barrier [b](29%)[/b] >evaluate(game) Fail: node access locked [b](29%)[/b] >evaluate(game) Success: enjoyment rate [b]99%[/b] »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1163 h played1
« I absolutely love this game! I still can't believe a solo dev is behind it. There's more content here than most AAA companies put into their games. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 62 h played1
« Sure why not, if you've finished Caves of Qud »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 9 h played11
« got my first win at 100 hours so now i can recommend for anyone willing to put in that kind of time into a game like this »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 107 h played111
« This is one of those 'rogue-like' games that you either understand, or you don't. I do not understand.. not in the least. I only put 12 hours into this game to try to convince myself I am not an idiot.. but I failed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 12 h played2
« Attrition: The Game If you hate games where every death is a death by a thousand frustrating cuts, then avoid this game like the plague. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 17 h played5
« Coming from Caves of Qud, I might be a bit biased, but I feel this game lacks some depth. Do I recommend it? It’s not a definite no, but I wouldn’t call it a must-play either. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played
« You need to check the pricing for some countries the price is really high for no reason for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Text is too tiny to read with no real way to increase it. Cannot play. Getting a refund »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played
« I have never wanted so badly to be good at a game and failed so epically. I feel like Steve Martin working on Bill Murray's teeth. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 43 h played1

In players' words

« This game is highly addictive. Others have explained the core loop better than me. Buy the game from the dev's website to directly support them and get both an optional steam key and a DRM free release. Their talent is worth rewarding »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 0 h played1
« This is one of those 'rogue-like' games that you either understand, or you don't. I do not understand.. not in the least. I only put 12 hours into this game to try to convince myself I am not an idiot.. but I failed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2025 · 12 h played2
« Every day I clock into my shift at the Throwing Cogmind Runs factory »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 29 h played111
« Attrition: The Game If you hate games where every death is a death by a thousand frustrating cuts, then avoid this game like the plague. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 17 h played5
« >evaluate(game) Fail: hit unexpected barrier [b](29%)[/b] >evaluate(game) Fail: node access locked [b](29%)[/b] >evaluate(game) Success: enjoyment rate [b]99%[/b] »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 1163 h played1
« Coming from Caves of Qud, I might be a bit biased, but I feel this game lacks some depth. Do I recommend it? It’s not a definite no, but I wouldn’t call it a must-play either. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played
« I absolutely love this game! I still can't believe a solo dev is behind it. There's more content here than most AAA companies put into their games. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 62 h played1
« You need to check the pricing for some countries the price is really high for no reason for me. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played
« Sure why not, if you've finished Caves of Qud »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 9 h played11
« Text is too tiny to read with no real way to increase it. Cannot play. Getting a refund »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played
« got my first win at 100 hours so now i can recommend for anyone willing to put in that kind of time into a game like this »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 107 h played111
« I have never wanted so badly to be good at a game and failed so epically. I feel like Steve Martin working on Bill Murray's teeth. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 43 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=133
Content / longevity
97 % pos · n=30
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=21
Interface / UX
70 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=17
Story / writing
87 % pos · n=15
Value for money
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay13311977
Content / longevity302901
Graphics / art211902
Interface / UX201406
Audio / music171601
Story / writing151302
Value for money4211
Performance3300

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 35 h on median; those who dislike it: 12 h.

<2h
76 % (n=17)
2-10h
92 % (n=79)
10-25h
95 % (n=84)
>25h
97 % (n=235)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2024 : 100% positive100AugNov 2024 : 87% positive87NovDec 2024 : 93% positive93DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanMar 2025 : 100% positive100MarMay 2025 : 96% positive96MayJun 2025 : 95% positive95JunJul 2025 : 93% positive93JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugOct 2025 : 93% positive93OctFeb 2026 : 96% positive96FebMar 2026 : 87% positive87MarJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€20.83€22.05€23.27€24.49€25.72€22.05

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 13, 2026 · All-time low: €22.05 (Oct 13, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 479 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 0,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay depth drives the experience with 119 positive mentions out of 133 total.
  • Rich and expansive content is highlighted by 29 positive mentions out of 30.
  • Striking terminal aesthetics and visuals earn 19 positive mentions out of 21.
  • Atmospheric sound design contributes to the immersion with 16 positive mentions out of 17.

Weaknesses

  • Interface complexity presents a hurdle, drawing 6 negative mentions out of 20 total.
  • Occasional steep learning curves and narrative friction account for minor complaints, including 2 negative mentions out of 15 for the story.

Who is it for?

Dedicated roguelike veterans who relish deep tactical customization, complex ASCII interfaces, and high-stakes robot survival.

Is Cogmind worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 2,020 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth drives the experience. Current price: 24,50€.

Verdict

Cogmind proves that raw mechanical depth and immersive cybernetic progression can sustain a passionate community for dozens of hours per run. Despite minor interface hurdles, the overwhelming 96 percent overall approval cements its status as a premier tactical roguelike.

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