Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i3 2125 3.30 GHz or later Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GT 750M Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Integrated
Dead Weight
Veterans are logging over 25 hours to master its deep tactical loops, pushing past a rough opening where a third of short-session players bounce off. Post-release sentiment holds strong at 82 positive percent across 400 sampled reviews, contributing to an 84 percent all-time Steam score from 564 total ratings.
What it's about: Défiez les Dieux Anciens ! Partez à l'aventure dans le monde steampunk de Dead Weight à bord de votre navire volant. Explorez des îles flottantes pour des trésors. Choisissez une classe ou créez la vôtre et engagez-vous dans des combats tactiques au tour par tour sur de petits champs de bataille.
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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 | 109 | 80 | 7 | 22 |
| Graphics / art | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 25 | 14 | 0 | 11 |
| Content / longevity | 19 | 12 | 0 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Value for money | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Performance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 h.
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 34,3 % of players.
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Strengths
- Pixel art design drives universal praise, gathering 33 positive mentions out of 33.
- Core mechanics and gameplay loops win over many strategists, with 80 positive mentions out of 109.
- Pricing feels fair to the community, backed by 15 positive mentions out of 17.
- Audio presentation hits the right notes, earning 7 positive mentions out of 7.
Weaknesses
- Interface design creates heavy friction, resulting in 19 negative mentions out of 19.
- Narrative elements divide the audience, showing 14 positive mentions against 11 negative ones out of 25.
- Technical stumbles and bugs disrupt campaigns, cited across 6 negative mentions out of 6.
Who is it for?
Tactical RPG fans who possess the patience to push past an awkward interface and settle into a meaty, long-form campaign.
Is Dead Weight worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 84% of 564 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Pixel art design drives universal praise, gathering. Current price: 10,49€.
Verdict
Dead Weight rewards dedication for those willing to invest past the opening hours, even if the menu layout and occasional technical snag demand extra patience. With 82 percent of the 400 post-launch reviews landing in positive territory, the core strategy offering clearly outweighs its sharp edges.
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