Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP SP3 ou supérieur Processeur : 2.0 GHz+ ou multi-cœur Mémoire vive : 512 Mo de RAM Disque dur : 250 Mo d'espace disque disponible Carte Graphique : Carte compatible shader 2.0 et au moins 128 Mo de mémoire vidéo (NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 ou ATi Radeon 9600 ou supérieures) Son : Carte audio compatible DirectX 9.0c DirectX®: 9.0c
Shatter
Shatter turns the Breakout formula into a thumping audio-visual feast: 86 positive mentions out of 88 for its music alone. Yet the same players who clock over 25 hours are quick to call out a UI that feels stuck in the 80s.
What it's about: Shatter is a retro-inspired brick-breaking game that merges familiar action with unique twists and a modern crafted production approach.
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 | 157 | 137 | 5 | 15 |
| Audio / music | 88 | 86 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 43 | 38 | 0 | 5 |
| Value for money | 29 | 23 | 0 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 26 | 15 | 1 | 10 |
| Interface / UX | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Story / writing | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.3 h.
🪤 51 % 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 19, 2026 · All-time low: €0.63 (Aug 19, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Rhythm and melody carry the experience: 86 positive mentions out of 88 for the audio
- Gameplay precision shines: 137 positive mentions out of 157
- Every extra hour spent pays off—players logging over 25 hours give 100% positive feedback
- Graphics still spark nostalgia: 38 positive mentions out of 43
Weaknesses
- The retro interface frustrates: 14 negative mentions out of 14 for UI
- Performance hiccups linger: 5 negative mentions out of 6
- Mixed feelings on content depth: 10 negative mentions out of 26
Who is it for?
Fans of twitchy arcade action and pulse-pounding soundtracks will get the most out of Shatter. Those who crave modern menus or deep progression systems may need patience.
Is Shatter worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 1,335 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Rhythm and melody carry the experience. Current price: 1,59€.
Verdict
Shatter delivers an adrenaline rush wrapped in synthwave beats, but its interface drags it back to the past. Still, it remains a blast for hardcore Breakout devotees and rhythm-game lovers alike.
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