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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / 11 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3 / AMD Ryzen™ 3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 / AMD Radeon™ R7 370 DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible

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Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator

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Released August 11, 2026
sample: 139 reviews posted after launch (55 AI-classified)
74/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 80 % · 139 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 78% positive vs 77% overall (137 recent reviews)
7,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most players slice through the meat grinder in 2 to 10 hours, settling on an 80 percent positive approval rating across 139 reviews since launch. While the narrative struggles to satisfy, the core simulation mechanics pull users right back to the cutting board.

What it's about: Gérez votre stand de hot-dogs dans la ville brumeuse de Grimshore. Cuisinez et servez le jour, réglez votre pénurie de viande la nuit, et évitez de poser trop de questions. Jusqu'où irez-vous pour que le gril continue de tourner?

In-game

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« un jeux de service fast food complètement barrer mais qui fonctionne la fin du jeux est rapide mais le jeux est encore en court de développement, hate de voir les mise a jours a venir si vous êtes sensible ce jeux n'est pas fait pour vous »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« This could use a story expansion in the future it's pretty short. But for what it is, it's fun! Also you DON'T have to pick up the trash item by item, just buy a garbage bag lol. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« why did it end.. so suddenly? i get the jist, but just as i thought we were getting more it was over. genuinely enjoyed this however it needs so much more? »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Great that pepole enjoy my meat. I wish there was a better story but atleast it's fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« Curto e com pouco conteúdo (ao menos por hora, os devs anunciaram um roadmap bem amplo), mas bem divertido. Te coloca em dilemas morais e reflexões sobre o capitalismo. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« It's almost good, but it fails to meet the expectations by not having a lot to discover. By the time you get things to be interesting, it ends. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Fresh Costco Hotdogs. UPDATE: Game is really short, definitely could have way more added to the story and gameplay loop. I expected more progression too. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played
« this game was a good game until i found out you can't just get more bodies the cops are there to stop you and there is nothing you can do. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« A janky sim about cursed hot dogs. Wee jumpscares, hallucinations, shadily-obtained meat. The devs have an impressive roadmap and I'm looking forward to more. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« A strange and grim game with horror and a strong business management, I certainly enjoyed it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played

In players' words

« un jeux de service fast food complètement barrer mais qui fonctionne la fin du jeux est rapide mais le jeux est encore en court de développement, hate de voir les mise a jours a venir si vous êtes sensible ce jeux n'est pas fait pour vous »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« It's almost good, but it fails to meet the expectations by not having a lot to discover. By the time you get things to be interesting, it ends. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« This could use a story expansion in the future it's pretty short. But for what it is, it's fun! Also you DON'T have to pick up the trash item by item, just buy a garbage bag lol. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Fresh Costco Hotdogs. UPDATE: Game is really short, definitely could have way more added to the story and gameplay loop. I expected more progression too. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 12 h played
« why did it end.. so suddenly? i get the jist, but just as i thought we were getting more it was over. genuinely enjoyed this however it needs so much more? »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« this game was a good game until i found out you can't just get more bodies the cops are there to stop you and there is nothing you can do. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« Great that pepole enjoy my meat. I wish there was a better story but atleast it's fun. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« A janky sim about cursed hot dogs. Wee jumpscares, hallucinations, shadily-obtained meat. The devs have an impressive roadmap and I'm looking forward to more. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Curto e com pouco conteúdo (ao menos por hora, os devs anunciaram um roadmap bem amplo), mas bem divertido. Te coloca em dilemas morais e reflexões sobre o capitalismo. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played
« A strange and grim game with horror and a strong business management, I certainly enjoyed it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 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
77 % pos · n=53
Story / writing
28 % pos · n=32
Content / longevity
25 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
86 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay534148
Story / writing329122
Content / longevity12318
Graphics / art7601
Value for money5500
Interface / UX5104
Stability / bugs3003
Audio / music2002
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.

<2h
68 % (n=22)
2-10h
82 % (n=110)
10-25h
86 % (n=7)

💶 Price history

€6.69€7.14€7.59€8.04€8.49€7.19

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 22, 2026 · All-time low: €7.19 (Aug 22, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 48,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core gameplay loops hit the spot with 41 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Visuals deliver a solid punch, earning 6 positive mentions out of 7.
  • Value proposition wins over buyers cleanly, with 5 positive mentions out of 5 dedicated to the price.

Weaknesses

  • Narrative delivery misses the mark, drawing 22 negative mentions out of 32.
  • Content depth runs thin according to 8 negative mentions out of 12.
  • Interface design creates friction, backed by 4 negative mentions out of 5.
  • Technical glitches disrupt sessions, noted in 3 negative mentions out of 3 for bugs.

Who is it for?

Simulation enthusiasts looking for a quick, entertaining adventure will find plenty to chew on during a casual weekend session.

Is Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 80% of 139 Steam reviews are positive (player score 74/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loops hit the spot. Current price: 7,99€.

Verdict

Meat Grinder: Hotdog Simulator carves out a fun niche despite its shallow content and narrative stumbles. An 80 percent post-release approval score shows that the kitchen is mostly running smoothly.

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