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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 4 GB Video RAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 - 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i7 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 8 GB Video RAM Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible

Deformed

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Released June 6, 2024
sample: 174 reviews posted after launch (104 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 174 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most players don’t just finish Deformed—they keep grinding through its brutal boss fights for hours on end. Its grueling combat lingers in memory long after the screen fades to black.

What it's about: Single player horror game set in an underground lab. Kill monsters and escape.

In-game

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« Definitely one of the games that ive played ever »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 2 h played1
« Very rough diamond, but diamond none the less. Keep up the good work! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 4 h played2
« Difficult, creepy, and very entertaining. It's not a typical horror game, its more like a horror dark souls fps where everything revolves around boss battles. Enjoyed it alot »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 5 h played1
« incredible action horror game. masterful design of a small area and replayability. a testament on what a good dev with small resources and asset can do with a great idea and will »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 4 h played
« I didn't see that this was souls-like or I wouldn't have bought it. Not fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 0 h played15
« best pro choice advertisement i've ever seen »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 8 h played11
« So scary! Great game, its not easy, its fun and dark! The dev work on new rogue like update. ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 4 h played
« Game is amazing really fun especially on first playthrough and very good concept! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 16 h played

In players' words

« Definitely one of the games that ive played ever »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 2 h played1
« I didn't see that this was souls-like or I wouldn't have bought it. Not fun. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 0 h played15
« Very rough diamond, but diamond none the less. Keep up the good work! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 4 h played2
« best pro choice advertisement i've ever seen »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 8 h played11
« Difficult, creepy, and very entertaining. It's not a typical horror game, its more like a horror dark souls fps where everything revolves around boss battles. Enjoyed it alot »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 5 h played1
« So scary! Great game, its not easy, its fun and dark! The dev work on new rogue like update. ^^ »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2025 · 4 h played
« incredible action horror game. masterful design of a small area and replayability. a testament on what a good dev with small resources and asset can do with a great idea and will »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 4 h played
« Game is amazing really fun especially on first playthrough and very good concept! »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 16 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
87 % pos · n=85
Graphics / art
96 % pos · n=23
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=22
Value for money
88 % pos · n=17
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
73 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=7
Performance
40 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay857474
Graphics / art232201
Story / writing222200
Value for money171511
Content / longevity141103
Audio / music11812
Stability / bugs7007
Interface / UX7205
Performance5221

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.

🪤 71 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
87 % (n=39)
2-10h
98 % (n=110)
10-25h
100 % (n=22)
>25h
100 % (n=3)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2024 : 100% positive100JunJul 2024 : 96% positive96JulFeb 2025 : 100% positive100Feb

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

💶 Price history

€3.44€3.95€4.46€4.97€5.49€3.94

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 11, 2026 · All-time low: €3.94 (Aug 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

7,9 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Combat and boss fights steal the show: 74 positive mentions out of 85
  • Storytelling shines, with unanimous praise: 22 positive mentions out of 22
  • Striking visuals that amplify the dread: 22 positive mentions out of 23
  • Gripping audio design that heightens immersion: 8 positive mentions out of 11

Weaknesses

  • Bugs mar the experience for a small but vocal group: 7 negative mentions out of 7
  • UI frustrates players despite its depth: 5 negative mentions out of 7
  • Short length divides opinions, though most still call it worth the price: 3 mentions of 'court' (short) amid 15 positive mentions about pricing

Who is it for?

Fans of punishing but rewarding action-horror with rich atmospheres will find their match. Those wary of technical hiccups or brevity may want to wait for patches.

Is Deformed worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 174 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and boss fights steal the show. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

Deformed delivers a harrowing, polished Souls-like experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Its few rough edges and concise length don’t overshadow its strengths—just be prepared for a tough but fair challenge.

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Deformed: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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