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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA 750 or equivalent

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA 1050 or equivalent

Severed Steel

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Released September 17, 2021
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 10,131 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
20,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Severed Steel's breakneck gameplay has captured players' attention, with 106 positive mentions out of 121 for its gameplay. The game's overall post-release reception is also overwhelmingly positive, with 94% of players giving positive reviews. Fast-paced action and fluid movement are key aspects that contribute to its success.

What it's about: Un FPS solo aussi stylé que viscéral avec un système fluide d’étourdissement, des environnements destructibles, des ralentis à l’excès, une protagoniste unique à un bras et une bande-son électro sombre.

In-game

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« Pourquoi j'ai jamais entendu parler de ce jeu avant ??? C'est une perfusion de dopamine en continu, tout y est pixel, gameplay, musique, designs. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 24 h played1
« I only played for a bit, and I’m blown away. For €1 (on sale now), it feels like I need to report myself to the police for stealing. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 1 h played2
« show support to indie shooters, indie games in general like this instead of the $70 annually released slop. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 5 h played1
« One of my favorite discoveries this year, so much fun, an absolute blast ! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 20 h played2
« Costs less than a kebab, plays smoother than one, and hits harder too. Sliding, shooting, pure kebab-level perfection. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 55 h played1
« Hated it at first, then I found myself playing it for 2 days straight. It still doesn't fill the hole in my heart my ex left...you ♥♥♥♥♥. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 72 h played111
« mouaiff gameplay sympa mais un peu gerbotron très court, pas très varié, pas d'histoire en solde pourquoi pas »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played
« Great game, but can't activate ray tracing on AMD RX 7900 XT. fix this please. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 3 h played
« Completely burns my CPU for some reason, I've tried disabling every graphics setting and capping it at 60 fps but nothing helped. Dev pls fix »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played
« Love this genre but this feels terrible. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« No mixed input support. Like, if you want to play this game on a controller with a gyro or trackpad, you just can't »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« You play as a trans woman (she can double jump) and you have a gun for a hand and you slow down time. 👍 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played1

In players' words

« Pourquoi j'ai jamais entendu parler de ce jeu avant ??? C'est une perfusion de dopamine en continu, tout y est pixel, gameplay, musique, designs. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 24 h played1
« mouaiff gameplay sympa mais un peu gerbotron très court, pas très varié, pas d'histoire en solde pourquoi pas »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played
« I only played for a bit, and I’m blown away. For €1 (on sale now), it feels like I need to report myself to the police for stealing. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 1 h played2
« Great game, but can't activate ray tracing on AMD RX 7900 XT. fix this please. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 3 h played
« show support to indie shooters, indie games in general like this instead of the $70 annually released slop. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 5 h played1
« Completely burns my CPU for some reason, I've tried disabling every graphics setting and capping it at 60 fps but nothing helped. Dev pls fix »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played
« One of my favorite discoveries this year, so much fun, an absolute blast ! »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 20 h played2
« Love this genre but this feels terrible. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played
« Costs less than a kebab, plays smoother than one, and hits harder too. Sliding, shooting, pure kebab-level perfection. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 55 h played1
« No mixed input support. Like, if you want to play this game on a controller with a gyro or trackpad, you just can't »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played
« Hated it at first, then I found myself playing it for 2 days straight. It still doesn't fill the hole in my heart my ex left...you ♥♥♥♥♥. »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 72 h played111
« You play as a trans woman (she can double jump) and you have a gun for a hand and you slow down time. 👍 »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=121
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
65 % pos · n=20
Value for money
65 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=15
Performance
80 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
30 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12110669
Audio / music282800
Content / longevity201334
Value for money201316
Graphics / art151500
Performance10802
Story / writing10334
Interface / UX3003
Stability / bugs1001
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.

🪤 48 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
73 % (n=59)
2-10h
96 % (n=331)
10-25h
100 % (n=72)
>25h
97 % (n=32)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 89% positive89SepApr 2026 : 97% positive97AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.95€11.91€17.86€23.82€2.09

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 04, 2026 · All-time low: €2.09 (Aug 04, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 57 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 106 positive mentions out of 121
  • Graphics and audio are universally praised: 15 positive mentions out of 15 for graphics and 28 out of 28 for audio
  • Players find the game highly enjoyable, with 35 mentions of 'fun' and 33 of 'action' in the frequent keywords
  • The game's performance is also commended, with 8 positive mentions out of 10

Weaknesses

  • Some players have criticisms regarding the game's story: 4 negative mentions out of 10
  • A few players find the game's price to be an issue: 6 negative mentions out of 20
  • There are limited complaints about the user interface: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Severed Steel is ideal for fans of fast-paced action games who value fluid gameplay and enjoy a high level of intensity. Players looking for a fun, action-packed experience will find this game to be a great fit.

Is Severed Steel worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 10,131 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 20,99€.

Verdict

Severed Steel has clearly resonated with players, offering a unique blend of action and movement that keeps them engaged. With its overwhelmingly positive post-release reception and glowing praise for its gameplay and audio, Severed Steel is a must-play for action game enthusiasts. While some minor criticisms exist, they do not detract from the overall experience.

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Severed Steel: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

fun (35)action (33)mouvement (15)fps (9)court (9)ralenti (6)badass (4)musique (4)style (4)fluid (3)parkour (3)pascher (3)

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