Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (x64) Processeur : Intel Core i5 8600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 590 8GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (x64) Processeur : Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti 8GB or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible
Permafrost
⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗Surviving the frozen wasteland hooks players immediately, with those logging 2 to 10 hours driving a remarkable 90 percent approval rate across 173 reviews. Overall post-release reception sits at 76 percent positive out of 285 reviews, though early technical tremors test newcomer patience.
What it's about: Permafrost est un jeu de survie sandbox narratif dans un monde post-apocalyptique gelé. Découvrez un vaste monde ouvert riche en lore, seul ou en coop avec jusqu'à 4 joueurs. Explorez, récupérez des ressources et construisez un réseau d'abris pour survivre au froid.
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 | 80 | 66 | 7 | 7 |
| Performance | 40 | 21 | 2 | 17 |
| Graphics / art | 24 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 22 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Stability / bugs | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| Multiplayer | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Interface / UX | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Value for money | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.6 h.
🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 11, 2026 · All-time low: €19.99 (Oct 11, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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 5,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core mechanics win over the community with 66 positive mentions out of 80 regarding gameplay.
- Narrative immersion delivers strong results, backed by 19 positive mentions out of 22 for the story.
- Visual design captivates wanderers, earning 19 positive mentions out of 24 for graphics.
- Committed adventurers finding their rhythm see flawless satisfaction, with 100 percent positive ratings among the 14 players exceeding 10 hours of playtime.
Weaknesses
- Technical instability frustrates the community, reflected in 17 negative mentions out of 40 for performance.
- Interface friction complicates navigation, marked by 8 negative mentions out of 13 for the UI.
- Glitch encounters disrupt immersion, resulting in 9 negative mentions out of 17 regarding bugs.
- Soundscapes miss the mark, with 5 negative mentions out of 7 pointing to audio shortcomings.
Who is it for?
Resilient survivalists and craft-focused explorers willing to weather rough optimization issues for a compelling cold-world adventure.
Is Permafrost worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 77% of 286 Steam reviews are positive (player score 72/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics win over the community. Current price: 24,99€.
Verdict
Permafrost proves that a chilling atmosphere and solid core loops can conquer technical stumbles, securing a mostly positive 77 percent historical Steam approval. Stick past the initial friction of the opening hours, and a genuinely rewarding survival sandbox emerges from the ice.
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