Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (SP1+), Windows 10 and Windows 11 Processeur : x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support. Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated graphics recommended DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION
The most talked-about element is its immersive gameplay, praised 74 times out of 84 mentions, while the story stands as a rare flawless component with 20 positive reviews from 21 total. The overall reception since launch sits at 88% positive, and longer playtime correlates with higher satisfaction.
What it's about: PARKSIDE is an FPS-Immersive Sim that chronicles the future of biomechanical subterfuge and suffering. Shoot, hack, and either save or sour the future of humanity in the dystopian city of Abbotsford, California in the awful year of 2038. Will you serve the Divine Rod?
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 84 | 74 | 3 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Graphics / art | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 56 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 12, 2026 · All-time low: €13.04 (Aug 12, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Immersive gameplay dominates praise with 74 positive mentions out of 84
- The story has been near-universally acclaimed, with 20 positive mentions out of 21
- Exploration and open-ended design shine, driving 7 mentions of 'exploration' and 10 of 'immersive sim'
- Audio and atmosphere receive strong marks, with 12 positive out of 14 mentions
- Players consistently call it fun, with 8 direct mentions of the word in reviews
Weaknesses
- Performance lags behind the rest, with 5 negative mentions out of 7
- Bugs overshadow the experience for some, drawing 14 negative reviews with zero positives
- UI frustrations bubble up, noted 3 times negatively out of 5 total mentions
Who is it for?
Devoted fans of immersive sims, like Deus Ex, and players who love deep exploration will find their match here. Those who prioritize smooth performance and polish may want to wait for patches.
Is PARKSIDE: DECAYED SOUL MANIPULATION worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 88% of 130 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Immersive gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 14,49€.
Verdict
PARKSIDE delivers on its core promise of immersive, exploratory gameplay with a compelling story to back it up—despite stumbling on technical stability. The longer players stick with it, the more they seem to appreciate what’s on offer, making it a solid choice for patient genre enthusiasts.
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