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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i3-2100 | AMD Phenom II X4 965 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTS 450, 1 GB | AMD Radeon R7 250, 1 GB DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 16:9 recommended

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-3470 | AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 960, 4 GB | AMD Radeon R9 380, 4 GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 16:9 recommended

Going Under

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Released September 24, 2020
sample: 468 reviews posted after launch (139 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 4,175 reviews (« Very Positive »)
24,99€ 2,49€ -90%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are hacking their way through dead tech startups with office supplies, finding the deepest engagement only after sinking past the ten-hour mark where approval leaps to 95 percent. Overall history stands at 90 percent positive across 4,175 reviews, though post-launch reception sits at 84 percent positive out of 468 sampled opinions.

What it's about: Dans Going Under, explorez les ruines maudites d'anciennes start-up spécialisées dans les nouvelles technologies. Incarnez un stagiaire non payé vivant à Neo-Cascadia, et utilisez les ordures de bureau pour traverser les donjons originaux, générés procéduralement, situés sous votre entreprise.

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« It’s good.. But Going Under 2 would be ground breaking! Mixing what they learned from this game and Another Crab’s Treasure would probably create a SECOND game of the year contender. Bring it back! :( »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 6 h played1
« My fav rougelike of all time, love its style, gameplay, all of the clever references. It's got so much heart put into it I cant recommend it enough just play it man. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 38 h played1
« The combat is sloppy and chaotic in a fun way but also you should drop it once you start getting mad at it. You don't HAVE to play the game until you hate it. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 3 h played1
« Gameplay très fun et addictif, univers et dialogues géniaux décrivant une satire légère mais acide des start-ups modernes et des dérives du patronat libéral moderne »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 18 h played
« Mais pourquoi ce jeu n'est pas plus connu que ça ? C'est bon, c'est très très bon ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 9 h played
« Un petit jeu les bonnes ambiances, original dans son genre ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2020 · 5 h played
« Impossible de mappé les touches clavier, si vous êtes comme moi handicapé d'un bras c'est plutôt gênant. demande de remboursement. De plus, les graphismes sont digne d'un jeu tablette. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 0 h played1
« Had Steam sneakily remove curations for pointing out how they underhandedly replaced JonTron's lines in Yooka-Laylee by means of a forced patch that did not mention it would do so. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played2
« Pas de support AZERTY, impossible de remap les keybinds. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 0 h played
« impossible de changer les controles, c'est donc injouable :) »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 3 h played
« Le jeu est pas mauvais mais pourrais être bien mieux sur plein d'aspect (les combats surtout), et refaire les mêmes boss ne donne pas spécialement envie de continuer à jouer. Y a mieux sur le marché »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 4 h played
« joblin haha looser behehe nullos (je suis inscrite a #francetravail) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 17 h played

In players' words

« It’s good.. But Going Under 2 would be ground breaking! Mixing what they learned from this game and Another Crab’s Treasure would probably create a SECOND game of the year contender. Bring it back! :( »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 6 h played1
« Impossible de mappé les touches clavier, si vous êtes comme moi handicapé d'un bras c'est plutôt gênant. demande de remboursement. De plus, les graphismes sont digne d'un jeu tablette. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2023 · 0 h played1
« My fav rougelike of all time, love its style, gameplay, all of the clever references. It's got so much heart put into it I cant recommend it enough just play it man. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 38 h played1
« Had Steam sneakily remove curations for pointing out how they underhandedly replaced JonTron's lines in Yooka-Laylee by means of a forced patch that did not mention it would do so. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 0 h played2
« The combat is sloppy and chaotic in a fun way but also you should drop it once you start getting mad at it. You don't HAVE to play the game until you hate it. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 3 h played1
« Pas de support AZERTY, impossible de remap les keybinds. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 0 h played
« Gameplay très fun et addictif, univers et dialogues géniaux décrivant une satire légère mais acide des start-ups modernes et des dérives du patronat libéral moderne »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2020 · 18 h played
« impossible de changer les controles, c'est donc injouable :) »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2021 · 3 h played
« Mais pourquoi ce jeu n'est pas plus connu que ça ? C'est bon, c'est très très bon ! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2022 · 9 h played
« Le jeu est pas mauvais mais pourrais être bien mieux sur plein d'aspect (les combats surtout), et refaire les mêmes boss ne donne pas spécialement envie de continuer à jouer. Y a mieux sur le marché »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 4 h played
« Un petit jeu les bonnes ambiances, original dans son genre ! »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2020 · 5 h played
« joblin haha looser behehe nullos (je suis inscrite a #francetravail) »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 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
75 % pos · n=104
Story / writing
96 % pos · n=77
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=53
Content / longevity
44 % pos · n=34
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=19
Value for money
86 % pos · n=14
Performance
60 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
30 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay104781115
Story / writing777403
Graphics / art535003
Content / longevity3415514
Audio / music191711
Value for money141202
Performance10613
Interface / UX10307
Stability / bugs6006
Multiplayer2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.

<2h
52 % (n=52)
2-10h
77 % (n=155)
10-25h
95 % (n=168)
>25h
94 % (n=93)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 87% positive87OctNov 2025 : 74% positive74NovDec 2025 : 73% positive73DecJan 2026 : 81% positive81JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 86% positive86AprMay 2026 : 81% positive81MayJun 2026 : 73% positive73JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88JulAug 2026 : 89% positive89AugSep 2026 : 82% positive82Sep

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 23 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The sharp narrative satire of corporate culture wins over almost everyone, earning 74 positive mentions out of 77.
  • Visual presentation and art style hit the mark with 50 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Core combat mechanics deliver engaging action, securing 78 positive mentions out of 104 total.
  • Soundtrack and audio design complement the experience cleanly, with 17 positive mentions out of 19.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates navigation, gathering 7 negative mentions out of 10.
  • Content depth runs thin for some, splitting opinion with 15 positive mentions against 14 negative ones out of 34 total.
  • Technical stability hits snags, accounting for 6 negative mentions out of 6 in that category.

Who is it for?

Dungeon crawling enthusiasts and anyone who has ever survived a modern startup will relish the satirical beat-em-up action.

Is Going Under worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 90% of 4,175 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: The sharp narrative satire of corporate culture wins over almost everyone, earning. Current price: 2,49€ (90% off).

Verdict

Once players push past the initial two-hour learning curve where positive sentiment lingers at just 52 percent, the game opens up into a highly addictive roguelike. Despite minor complaints regarding the user interface and content longevity, the biting humor and improvisational combat make it a venture well worth funding.

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Going Under: 83/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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