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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 Processeur : Quad-core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Anything with OpenGL 4.3 support Espace disque : 600 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : As your town grows it'll require more system resources

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 770 or better Notes supplémentaires : 1920 x 1080 or higher screen resolution recommended

Ostriv

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Released March 19, 2020
sample: 500 reviews posted after launch (160 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 7,601 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
20,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are trading frantic metropolises for quiet Ukrainian farmsteads, sinking dozens of hours into meticulous, organic village planning. This dedication powers an overwhelming 95% global approval rating across 7,601 reviews, with post-release sentiment holding strong at 475 positive mentions out of 500 sampled.

What it's about: Ostriv is a city-building game that puts you in a role of a governor of an 18th century Ukrainian town to challenge your creative skills and management abilities.

In-game

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« Le jeu est génial gros potentiel, seul bémol pour l'instant, c'est que l'on ne peut pas farm le fer mais c'est qune alpha alors je me fait pas de soucis, je recommande ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 71 h played1
« Very fun game, I have 300+ hours on it. A ton of replay value, especially when the dev drops a new update. Easily one of my favorite city builder games and even as an EA game, it feels fleshed out. Слава Україні »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 344 h played32
« A fun game to play. Regularly updated. Relaxing and complex enough to be entertaining, but not overwhelming. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 244 h played1
« i love this game, the soundtrack is amazing, the UI is amazing, the art is amazing, the features are amazing. i would let this game crack »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 82 h played1
« Worth a buy. Probably the best game of its kind that I have played so far. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 434 h played1
« Très bon jeu , vivement le français »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 5 h played
« Crashes everytime I reach the stage where you can build apartments. Loved the game. Now I am sorry I got it »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 107 h played
« I want to like this game, I would consider it a spiritual successor to Banished, but the game crashes so frequently it's impossible to recommend in this state. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 9 h played
« since getting windows 11 i cannot get this program to run. it opens up the loading screen, but then it quits. please fix this as i loved this game »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 24 h played
« The game is missing some very important game play elements its fine if you like peaceful games but it not what im into »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 4 h played
« le jeux et tres bien mais c dommage qu 'il ne soit pas en francais entierement »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 82 h played

In players' words

« Le jeu est génial gros potentiel, seul bémol pour l'instant, c'est que l'on ne peut pas farm le fer mais c'est qune alpha alors je me fait pas de soucis, je recommande ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 71 h played1
« Crashes everytime I reach the stage where you can build apartments. Loved the game. Now I am sorry I got it »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 107 h played
« Very fun game, I have 300+ hours on it. A ton of replay value, especially when the dev drops a new update. Easily one of my favorite city builder games and even as an EA game, it feels fleshed out. Слава Україні »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 344 h played32
« I want to like this game, I would consider it a spiritual successor to Banished, but the game crashes so frequently it's impossible to recommend in this state. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 9 h played
« A fun game to play. Regularly updated. Relaxing and complex enough to be entertaining, but not overwhelming. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 244 h played1
« since getting windows 11 i cannot get this program to run. it opens up the loading screen, but then it quits. please fix this as i loved this game »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 24 h played
« i love this game, the soundtrack is amazing, the UI is amazing, the art is amazing, the features are amazing. i would let this game crack »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 82 h played1
« The game is missing some very important game play elements its fine if you like peaceful games but it not what im into »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 4 h played
« Worth a buy. Probably the best game of its kind that I have played so far. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 434 h played1
« le jeux et tres bien mais c dommage qu 'il ne soit pas en francais entierement »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2021 · 82 h played
« Très bon jeu , vivement le français »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 5 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=143
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=53
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=33
Stability / bugs
43 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
43 % pos · n=7
Value for money
75 % pos · n=4
Performance
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay14313256
Graphics / art535210
Content / longevity332634
Stability / bugs14617
Audio / music101000
Interface / UX7313
Value for money4310
Performance1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
50 % (n=12)
2-10h
84 % (n=49)
10-25h
96 % (n=104)
>25h
98 % (n=335)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 94% positive94NovFeb 2026 : 91% positive91FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 99% positive99AprMay 2026 : 91% positive91MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 91% positive91JulAug 2026 : 100% positive100Aug

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

💶 Price history

€15.75€17.32€18.89€20.46€22.03€16.79

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 18, 2026 · All-time low: €16.79 (Aug 18, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Mechanics and loop drive the engagement, yielding 132 positive mentions out of 143 total gameplay discussions.
  • Visual execution charms the community, gathering 52 positive mentions out of 53 regarding graphics.
  • Immersive soundscapes complement the atmosphere, with 10 positive mentions out of 10 for audio.
  • Long-term commitment pays off, as players logging over 25 hours report a 98% approval rate across 335 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups occasionally interrupt town planning, with 7 negative mentions out of 14 regarding bugs.
  • Interface hurdles frustrate some builders, reflected by 3 negative mentions out of 7 focused on the UI.

Who is it for?

Patient strategists and simulation enthusiasts who enjoy methodical, organic village building without aggressive time constraints will find immense satisfaction here.

Is Ostriv worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 7,601 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Mechanics and loop drive the engagement, yielding. Current price: 20,99€.

Verdict

Ostriv delivers a deeply absorbing and remarkably peaceful city-building experience that rewards long play sessions. Despite minor bug and interface friction, its stellar 95% global approval cements it as a premier simulation title.

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