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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470, 3.20 GHz | AMD FX-6300, 3.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i9 Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible

Deer Hunting - The Season 2

Niche cult favorite
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Released October 2, 2026
sample: 106 reviews posted after launch (88 AI-classified)
80/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 85 % · 107 reviews (« Very Positive »)
20,41€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players who dive deep into Deer Hunting – The Season 2 tend to stay for dozens of hours, with 67 reviewers logging more than 25 hours each. Overall the title holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with 86 % of post‑release reviews rating it positively.

What it's about: This is a open world hunting simulation. Hunt some of North Americas best hunting spots for trophy Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, and more to come soon! Manage and grow your bucks from one year to the next. Hunt with multiple firearms including compound bows, Rifle, Shotgun & Muzzleloader.

In-game

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« Good game, but the €20 price tag just isn't justified in its current state. It lacks QoL features, and the optimization is really poor »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« It ran flawlessly on my PC. It was a nice touch of nostalgia as someone who grew up playing the OG Deer Hunter games. 9 hours in, I've harvested 7 bucks (6 whitetail and 1 muley). It's a blast and I love the gameplay! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 97 h played
« Great game to get worked done while playing awesome mechanics needs a little polishing super excited for updates to come »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 12 h played
« Best Realistic hunting sim out there. The models look so amazing, the spot and stock, Ground Blinds, and the Stands are amazing. THE FPS ARE AMAZING WITH IT ALSO »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 58 h played
« love the game one of the most realistic hunting games on the market feels like the older 2000s games with better features devs a great dude and its a really solid community »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 151 h played
« The realistic nature of the hunt is unmatched. There is no other hunting game that comes close to this, its like this is the only TRUE hunting game. I will have no problem freeing up some space by deleting others. Hands down the best »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 175 h played
« Too expensive for what the game is. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Was excited to play this game but unfortunately when I loaded into the world I was running about 10 fps or worse with a 3060 which runs all games pretty well so needs a patch then will go back and re-check. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Frames tank at random times and always in the rain, first two deer i killed i couldnt interact or claim, made a new career on easy and didnt see a thing, would refund if i could not worth 20 in the current state »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 7 h played
« It was alright I played a little bit and it was very confusing especially when I started to go hunting I didn't know what to do, I don't recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« no they need to fix so many thing do not recommend »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« This game is amazing! It is truly a hunting SIMULATOR! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 91 h played

In players' words

« Good game, but the €20 price tag just isn't justified in its current state. It lacks QoL features, and the optimization is really poor »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« Too expensive for what the game is. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« It ran flawlessly on my PC. It was a nice touch of nostalgia as someone who grew up playing the OG Deer Hunter games. 9 hours in, I've harvested 7 bucks (6 whitetail and 1 muley). It's a blast and I love the gameplay! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 97 h played
« Was excited to play this game but unfortunately when I loaded into the world I was running about 10 fps or worse with a 3060 which runs all games pretty well so needs a patch then will go back and re-check. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« Great game to get worked done while playing awesome mechanics needs a little polishing super excited for updates to come »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 12 h played
« Frames tank at random times and always in the rain, first two deer i killed i couldnt interact or claim, made a new career on easy and didnt see a thing, would refund if i could not worth 20 in the current state »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2026 · 7 h played
« Best Realistic hunting sim out there. The models look so amazing, the spot and stock, Ground Blinds, and the Stands are amazing. THE FPS ARE AMAZING WITH IT ALSO »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 58 h played
« It was alright I played a little bit and it was very confusing especially when I started to go hunting I didn't know what to do, I don't recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« love the game one of the most realistic hunting games on the market feels like the older 2000s games with better features devs a great dude and its a really solid community »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 151 h played
« no they need to fix so many thing do not recommend »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« The realistic nature of the hunt is unmatched. There is no other hunting game that comes close to this, its like this is the only TRUE hunting game. I will have no problem freeing up some space by deleting others. Hands down the best »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 175 h played
« This game is amazing! It is truly a hunting SIMULATOR! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 91 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
92 % pos · n=72
Performance
44 % pos · n=18
Graphics / art
23 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
92 % pos · n=12
Value for money
27 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=3
Content / longevity
0 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay726633
Performance188010
Graphics / art13337
Story / writing121101
Value for money11308
Stability / bugs7007
Interface / UX6105
Audio / music3201
Content / longevity2002
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 45 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.3 h.

🪤 53 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
11 % (n=9)
2-10h
78 % (n=9)
10-25h
90 % (n=21)
>25h
96 % (n=67)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

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 1,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay shines: 66 positive mentions out of 72
  • Story is compelling: 11 positive mentions out of 12
  • Long‑term engagement is high: 96 % of the >25 h cohort gave positive feedback (67 reviewers)
  • Realism resonates: the keyword “réalisme” appears 42 times
  • Audio receives praise: 2 positive mentions out of 3

Weaknesses

  • Performance troubles dominate: 10 negative mentions out of 18
  • Graphics draw criticism: 7 negative and only 3 positive mentions out of 13
  • Bugs are a pain point: 7 negative mentions out of 7
  • Price perceived as high: 8 negative mentions out of 11

Who is it for?

Fans of detailed hunting simulations who value realistic mechanics and immersive storytelling will find plenty to love. Players sensitive to technical hiccups or looking for a polished visual package may be less satisfied.

Is Deer Hunting - The Season 2 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 85% of 107 Steam reviews are positive (player score 80/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay shines. Current price: 20,41€.

Verdict

Deer Hunting – The Season 2 delivers a deep, realistic hunting experience that rewards time investment, as reflected by its strong gameplay and story praise. However, technical shortcomings—especially performance, graphics, and bugs—drag down the overall experience. Those who can overlook these flaws will likely enjoy a richly immersive simulation.

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Most frequent keywords

réalisme (42)amélioration (9)immersion (8)nostalgie (8)développement (6)communauté (5)graphismes (4)bugs (4)déception (4)simulation (4)potentiel (3)fun (3)

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