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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : Intel i5-9600K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 1060 / AMD Radeon 5500 XT / Intel ARC A750 Espace disque : 70 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : Intel i5-13400F / AMD Ryzen 7 7700 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 TI / AMD Radeon 6750 XT / Intel ARC B580 Espace disque : 70 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD Required

Dying Light: The Beast

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Released September 18, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (112 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 87 % · 69,258 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (71 OpenCritic reviews)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 83% positive vs 88% overall (908 recent reviews)
59,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players gravitate to the fast‑paced parkour‑infused combat, which earns 50 positive mentions out of 75. Since launch, the game has gathered 87 % positive Steam reviews, with 82 % of the 400 most recent critiques leaning favorably. The experience keeps players engaged for over 25 hours, 86 % of those sessions being praised.

What it's about: Vous êtes Kyle Crane. Après des années de captivité dans un laboratoire, un seul mot occupe votre esprit: vengeance.Vivez une expérience à mi-chemin entre monde ouvert et jeu d'action de survival horror et traquez l'homme qui a fait de vous un hybride mi-humain,mi-zombie.

In-game

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« Props devs! a game that actually runs on release! AND WELL! edit: the game runs stupidly well. ( still runs well ) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 43 h played72131212
« This genuinely feels like what the sequel should have been already. Runs amazing and it feels like playing dl1 again omg WE ARE SO BACK CRANE ENJOYERS »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 49 h played6333
« the only issue I have is sometimes the game gets stuck on Day or night. Example would be game tells me its turning to night time but it stays day with night time mechanics »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 45 h played2111
« The original Dying Light was one of the best games I have ever played and I have played tons of games. This one captures that original magic again. Dying Light 2 was a good game, but not like the original. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played5221
« Suddenly, Kyle Crane walks in heroically, and transforms into Beast mode. The story is kinda stupid but at least it's sincere. Gameplay and soundtrack are really good. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 134 h played1111
« Not as good as the first one but better than the second one... Overall decent game. Ok story. Wait for a sale to pick up. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 81 h played11
« jeu bacler rapidement sans une histoire bien écrite, c'est une honte de jouer un operateur EDF dans un jeu qui coute quand meme 60e »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played
« Injouable plante toutes les 5 min que ça soit pendant les crochetages ou les cinématiques. Une blague pour ce prix. Ce jeu qui était à la base un DLC est plus bugué que dyng light 2 je dis chapeau pour cette performance. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 7 h played
« si t'as rien d'autre a faire achète le mais il est moins bien que le dlc de dying light 1, en gros un jeu moins bien qu'une mise a jour »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 78 h played
« à mon avis, le jeu a été fait avec le cul. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 16 h played
« Opti désastreuse pour un rendu pas fou. Refund :/ »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Mellieur jeu auquel j'ai joué. Si vous aimer tabasser des zombies, l'exploration et l'escalade ce jeu est fait pour vous. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 17 h played

In players' words

« Props devs! a game that actually runs on release! AND WELL! edit: the game runs stupidly well. ( still runs well ) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 43 h played72131212
« jeu bacler rapidement sans une histoire bien écrite, c'est une honte de jouer un operateur EDF dans un jeu qui coute quand meme 60e »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 20 h played
« This genuinely feels like what the sequel should have been already. Runs amazing and it feels like playing dl1 again omg WE ARE SO BACK CRANE ENJOYERS »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 49 h played6333
« Injouable plante toutes les 5 min que ça soit pendant les crochetages ou les cinématiques. Une blague pour ce prix. Ce jeu qui était à la base un DLC est plus bugué que dyng light 2 je dis chapeau pour cette performance. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 7 h played
« the only issue I have is sometimes the game gets stuck on Day or night. Example would be game tells me its turning to night time but it stays day with night time mechanics »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 45 h played2111
« si t'as rien d'autre a faire achète le mais il est moins bien que le dlc de dying light 1, en gros un jeu moins bien qu'une mise a jour »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 78 h played
« The original Dying Light was one of the best games I have ever played and I have played tons of games. This one captures that original magic again. Dying Light 2 was a good game, but not like the original. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 133 h played5221
« à mon avis, le jeu a été fait avec le cul. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 16 h played
« Suddenly, Kyle Crane walks in heroically, and transforms into Beast mode. The story is kinda stupid but at least it's sincere. Gameplay and soundtrack are really good. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 134 h played1111
« Opti désastreuse pour un rendu pas fou. Refund :/ »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played
« Not as good as the first one but better than the second one... Overall decent game. Ok story. Wait for a sale to pick up. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 81 h played11
« Mellieur jeu auquel j'ai joué. Si vous aimer tabasser des zombies, l'exploration et l'escalade ce jeu est fait pour vous. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 17 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
67 % pos · n=75
Story / writing
58 % pos · n=48
Content / longevity
29 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=20
Performance
29 % pos · n=14
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=3
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7550223
Story / writing4828020
Content / longevity247215
Graphics / art201604
Performance14419
Interface / UX7007
Multiplayer5113
Audio / music3201
Stability / bugs3102
Value for money2011

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 30 h on median; those who dislike it: 25 h.

<2h
20 % (n=5)
2-10h
74 % (n=58)
10-25h
81 % (n=139)
>25h
86 % (n=198)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 89% positive89SepMar 2026 : 69% positive69MarApr 2026 : 84% positive84AprMay 2026 : 68% positive68MayJun 2026 : 67% positive67JunJul 2026 : 82% positive82Jul

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

💶 Price history

€36.53€43.16€49.79€56.42€63.052026€39.59

Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 07, 2025 · All-time low: €39.59 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,6 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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Streams snapshot from 28/08 à 03h21

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 50 positive out of 75 mentions
  • Playtime >25h: 86 % positive out of 198 plays
  • Graphics: 16 positive out of 20 mentions
  • Audio: 2 positive out of 3 mentions
  • Story: 28 positive out of 48 mentions

Weaknesses

  • Performance: 4 positive out of 14 mentions, but 9 negative
  • Content: 7 positive out of 24 mentions, 15 negative
  • UI: 0 positive out of 7 mentions
  • Multiplayer: 1 positive out of 5 mentions

Who is it for?

Fans of high‑octane parkour action who can tolerate occasional performance hiccups will find the game rewarding.

Is Dying Light: The Beast worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 87% of 69,258 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

Dying Light: The Beast delivers a compelling parkour‑driven experience that draws players into extended sessions, but its technical issues and uneven content depth may frustrate some. The strong core gameplay and solid visuals keep overall satisfaction high. If you thrive on fast movement and a gripping narrative, it's worth a try; otherwise, you might want to wait for a smoother patch.

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