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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Graphiques : OpenGL 2.0+ compatible Espace disque : 250 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11

Shattered Pixel Dungeon

Niche cult favorite
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Released March 23, 2022
sample: 422 reviews posted after launch (133 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 2,188 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,75€ 5,36€ -45%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over half of the sampled players have already plunged past the 25-hour mark, trapped by a relentless roguelike loop that boasts a 95 percent approval rating across 422 post-release reviews and a 95 percent overall Steam history score.

What it's about: Shattered Pixel Dungeon est un jeu de rôle roguelike traditionnel qui est simple à prendre en main mais difficile à maîtriser ! Chaque partie est un défi unique, avec six héros différents, des niveaux et des ennemis générés aléatoirement et des centaines d'objets à collecter et à utiliser.

In-game

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« My brother works for a company that makes tablets for prison inmates and this game highly requested by all the inmates and I can see why »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played111
« annoying, loathsome and harsh. i love it. 10/10, reminds me of doind to france and fighting hobos in the catacombs »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played1
« *choose warrior* *start run* *first ennemi is Snake* *keep missing and get killed* 10/10 ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 7 h played
« I played this game a lot on my phone i have more then 200 hours on it and i still can not stop playing this game thanks Evan for this masterpiece :) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 71 h played
« j'adore le concept du jeux et le type, il est très complet et assez dur a prendre en main j'ai mis du temps a ne serai ce que atteindre le dernier sous sol »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 26 h played
« Ce jeu est tout bonnement divin. J'ai plus d'une centaines de games sur la version mobile et j'apprends toujours des choses à chaque run. Des patchs enrichissent le jeu fréquemment. Le développeur fait du très bon travail félicitation. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 9 h played
« Contains extremist lgbt propaganda in the tutorial dungeon. Shame. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played31
« It says full controller support, but that's a lie. It just badly emulates a keyboard + mouse combo. SD and joystick users beware. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 0 h played1
« Super tedious, super difficult.Get this if you enjoy frustrating yourself to death. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played31
« No full keyboard support and bad controller support. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« To be fair, I've always disliked Rogue like games that are 'one death and you are done, no option to continue'. This is one of those games sadly. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 14 h played
« I am addicted to this game, it is unhealthy, during breaks I play. During night, I play. Whilst breathing I play. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 62 h played

In players' words

« My brother works for a company that makes tablets for prison inmates and this game highly requested by all the inmates and I can see why »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 4 h played111
« Contains extremist lgbt propaganda in the tutorial dungeon. Shame. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played31
« annoying, loathsome and harsh. i love it. 10/10, reminds me of doind to france and fighting hobos in the catacombs »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 13 h played1
« It says full controller support, but that's a lie. It just badly emulates a keyboard + mouse combo. SD and joystick users beware. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 0 h played1
« *choose warrior* *start run* *first ennemi is Snake* *keep missing and get killed* 10/10 ! »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2022 · 7 h played
« Super tedious, super difficult.Get this if you enjoy frustrating yourself to death. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 1 h played31
« I played this game a lot on my phone i have more then 200 hours on it and i still can not stop playing this game thanks Evan for this masterpiece :) »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 71 h played
« No full keyboard support and bad controller support. »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 1 h played
« j'adore le concept du jeux et le type, il est très complet et assez dur a prendre en main j'ai mis du temps a ne serai ce que atteindre le dernier sous sol »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 26 h played
« To be fair, I've always disliked Rogue like games that are 'one death and you are done, no option to continue'. This is one of those games sadly. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 14 h played
« Ce jeu est tout bonnement divin. J'ai plus d'une centaines de games sur la version mobile et j'apprends toujours des choses à chaque run. Des patchs enrichissent le jeu fréquemment. Le développeur fait du très bon travail félicitation. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2022 · 9 h played
« I am addicted to this game, it is unhealthy, during breaks I play. During night, I play. Whilst breathing I play. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2023 · 62 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
88 % pos · n=121
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=12
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=7
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay121106312
Content / longevity252410
Graphics / art121101
Audio / music8611
Value for money7700
Interface / UX7205
Performance3300
Story / writing2101
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.2 h.

🪤 63 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
60 % (n=30)
2-10h
99 % (n=74)
10-25h
98 % (n=109)
>25h
98 % (n=209)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 98% positive98NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 96% positive96MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 98% positive98JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100JulAug 2026 : 90% positive90AugSep 2026 : 90% positive90Sep

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 98 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Tactical depth drives the adventure, backed by 106 positive mentions out of 121 regarding gameplay.
  • Expansive content keeps runs fresh, with 24 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Visuals charm dungeon delvers, securing 11 positive mentions out of 12 for graphics.
  • Unbeatable value resonates with the community, highlighted by 7 positive mentions out of 7 for pricing.

Weaknesses

  • Interface hurdles frustrate users, reflected in 5 negative mentions out of 7 regarding the UI.
  • Occasional friction interrupts the tactical flow, seen in 12 negative mentions out of 121 concerning gameplay.

Who is it for?

Dungeon crawlers and tactical thinkers who relish steep learning curves, punishing perma-death, and endless roguelike replayability.

Is Shattered Pixel Dungeon worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 2,188 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical depth drives the adventure, backed by. Current price: 5,36€ (45% off).

Verdict

Shattered Pixel Dungeon successfully bridges mobile origins and PC playability, forging an addictive strategy experience. Despite minor interface stumbles, its overwhelming 95 percent post-release approval across 422 reviews proves it is an essential descent.

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