Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 8570, 2GB or Intel UHD Graphics 620 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i3-7100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2300X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti, 2GB or AMD Radeon RX 460, 4GB or Intel Arc A310 LP, 4GB DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 8 GB d'espace disque disponible
Skin Deep
Stealth and humor weave through every crevice of this immersive sim: players call it out 37 times, and nearly every mention is positive. More than three quarters of the sampled reviews praise the core gameplay loop, making it the game’s unshakable foundation.
What it's about: Skin Deep est un jeu de tir immersif à la première personne dans un vaisseau non linéaire, avec éternuements et objets qui traînent. Faufilez-vous, subvertissez et sabotez pour survivre dans ce bac à sable stellaire, en infériorité numérique, moins bien armée et pieds nus. Bienvenue dans Skin Deep !
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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 | 166 | 144 | 8 | 14 |
| Story / writing | 63 | 59 | 2 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| Audio / music | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Content / longevity | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Performance | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Value for money | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.
🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 28,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Anchored by stealth and improvisation, the core mechanics draw rave reviews: 144 positive mentions out of 166 total.
- The story and characters click with almost universal approval: 59 positive mentions out of 63.
- Graphics earn near-universal praise, with 18 positive comments out of 20.
- Long-term players are rabidly satisfied—99% positive in the 10–25 hour bracket.
Weaknesses
- Performance hiccups dog the experience: 7 negative mentions out of 8.
- The user interface frustrates a noticeable minority: 14 negative comments out of 20.
- Early exits skew bleak—players logging under two hours rate it only 36% positive.
Who is it for?
Fans of immersive sims who savor stealth, wit, and layered mechanics will find a perfect match. Those chasing flawless polish or short sessions should temper expectations.
Is Skin Deep worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 1,759 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Anchored by stealth and improvisation, the core mechanics draw rave reviews. Current price: 11,09€ (40% off).
Verdict
Skin Deep carves a deep niche with clever design and humor, yet stumbles on stability and UI polish. The overwhelming share of positive feedback still tips the scales in its favor, especially for dedicated players willing to overlook its rough edges.
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