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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8 Processeur : i7-4790K / Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 970 / AMD R9 390X Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or higher Processeur : i7-4790K / Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia 970 / AMD R9 390X or better Espace disque : 9 GB d'espace disque disponible

Phantom Spark

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Released August 15, 2024
sample: 233 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 233 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 82/100 (Metacritic) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+13)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nearly every player keeps coming back: over half have spent 10 hours or more behind the wheel. Yet the real draw is the razor-sharp handling—165 positive mentions out of 172.

What it's about: Plongez dans l’univers fulgurant de Phantom Spark. Pilotez avec précision et remportez des courses contre-la-montre face aux champions dans la campagne solo, défiez vos amis sur écran partagé en multijoueur local ou imposez-vous aux classements mondiaux en ligne.

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« phantom spark knows exactly what it's about: crisp handling and flow state time trials all delivered through a vibrant, sci fi brutalism aesthetic with liquid drum n bass it's a very compelling place to be »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 10 h played1
« Buttery smooth racing. Beating your friends' ghosts is quite addictive! It has Icelandic translation, 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 1 h played1
« Pretty fun game, love the aesthetic, definitely great if you're a fan of the wipeout franchise! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played1
« L'excellent tour de chauffe d'un excellent jeu qui n'existe pas. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
« Un jeu de course à la F-Zero/Wipeout qui a une courbe de difficulté assez intéressante, mais qui est nuit par le manque de course en ligne et sa courte durée »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played
« Fun game, but the promo material doesn't really portray the game. It's just time trials, not actually racing against others. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« The poor man's trackmania. The game is not bad, but... Firstly. The dev doesn't care and hasn't delivered promised QoL features like a controls rebinding. Secondly. A lack of content, only ~30 tracks. Buy only with a big discount. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 0 h played
« Mud and grass that slow you down. Sharp and blind turns. Absence of long straight maps. Too little content. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played
« Un jeu fun avec une durée de vie proportionnelle au temps que vous lui consacrerez. Une bombe ludique, surtout si vous cherchez un jeu de course et de trajectoires dans le style de Trackmania. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Really similar vibes to Trackmania which is something I like a lot. Game is pretty straightforward, but challenging to master. Controls are simple, and as a keyboard player there are no disadvantages. Definitely recommending it :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 27 h played

In players' words

« phantom spark knows exactly what it's about: crisp handling and flow state time trials all delivered through a vibrant, sci fi brutalism aesthetic with liquid drum n bass it's a very compelling place to be »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 10 h played1
« Fun game, but the promo material doesn't really portray the game. It's just time trials, not actually racing against others. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 1 h played
« Buttery smooth racing. Beating your friends' ghosts is quite addictive! It has Icelandic translation, 10/10. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 1 h played1
« The poor man's trackmania. The game is not bad, but... Firstly. The dev doesn't care and hasn't delivered promised QoL features like a controls rebinding. Secondly. A lack of content, only ~30 tracks. Buy only with a big discount. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 0 h played
« Pretty fun game, love the aesthetic, definitely great if you're a fan of the wipeout franchise! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 3 h played1
« Mud and grass that slow you down. Sharp and blind turns. Absence of long straight maps. Too little content. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 1 h played
« L'excellent tour de chauffe d'un excellent jeu qui n'existe pas. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 6 h played
« Un jeu fun avec une durée de vie proportionnelle au temps que vous lui consacrerez. Une bombe ludique, surtout si vous cherchez un jeu de course et de trajectoires dans le style de Trackmania. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played
« Un jeu de course à la F-Zero/Wipeout qui a une courbe de difficulté assez intéressante, mais qui est nuit par le manque de course en ligne et sa courte durée »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 2 h played
« Really similar vibes to Trackmania which is something I like a lot. Game is pretty straightforward, but challenging to master. Controls are simple, and as a keyboard player there are no disadvantages. Definitely recommending it :) »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 27 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
96 % pos · n=172
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=92
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=70
Content / longevity
38 % pos · n=21
Performance
89 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
80 % pos · n=15
Multiplayer
20 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=6
Value for money
50 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay17216525
Graphics / art929101
Audio / music706712
Content / longevity218013
Performance191702
Interface / UX151203
Multiplayer10217
Story / writing6213
Value for money6312
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 54 min.

🪤 62 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
84 % (n=32)
2-10h
98 % (n=124)
10-25h
100 % (n=65)
>25h
100 % (n=12)

💶 Price history

€6.05€9.85€13.65€17.45€21.25€7.80

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 01, 2026 · All-time low: €7.80 (Aug 01, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The tight controls make every race feel alive: 165 positive mentions out of 172 total for gameplay.
  • Crisp visuals and smooth motion combine into a feast for the eyes: 91 positive mentions out of 92 for graphics.
  • The soundtrack earns its own praise—19 direct mentions, 18 of them glowing—elevating each session to a meditative groove.
  • Even short bursts satisfy: 84% of under-2-hour players left glowing reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Content variety proves the biggest letdown: 13 negative mentions out of 21 total, the weakest ratio on the sheet.
  • Multiplayer trails far behind, with more frustrations than victories: 7 negative out of 10 total mentions.
  • A handful of players flag stuttering framerates, though only 2 negative mentions exist across 19 performance reviews.

Who is it for?

Anyone craving pure, addictive arcade speed with a zen soundtrack will love Phantom Spark. Solo time-trials and precision runs are its sweet spot.

Is Phantom Spark worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 233 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The tight controls make every race feel alive. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

It’s a flawless joyride for its niche: 97% positive Steam reviews since launch. Just temper expectations for online racing and extra modes.

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