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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processeur : i3-2310M or equivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GT 520M or equivalent DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : We recommend installing the game on an SSD for an optimal experience.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit or newer Processeur : i7-7700K or equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1070 or equivalent DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : We recommend installing the game on an SSD for an optimal experience.

The Corrupted

Mixed reception
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Released August 13, 2026
ActionAdventureFree-to-play
sample: 198 reviews posted after launch (66 AI-classified)
57/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 63 % · 198 reviews (« Mixed »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 64% positive vs 63% overall (207 recent reviews)

Surviving the opening hours proves to be the ultimate filter, as players who push past the initial two-hour mark unlock an experience they overwhelmingly endorse. Across all 198 post-release reviews, the game sits at a mixed 63 percent approval rating.

What it's about: The Corrupted is a high-octane sci-fi PVE shooter defined by satisfying progression and intense boss encounters. Plunge into battlefields consumed by the Anomaly, fighting through relentless swarms, elite hunters, and colossal bosses.

In-game

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« The pitch is simple: free-to-play sci-fi PvE, swarms, bosses, builds. That’s already enough to make me curious. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Hope the gunfeel is solid, because PvE shooters live or die by impact. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« The game should lean into what it is: a free sci-fi PvE shooter with builds and big monsters. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« game looks fun but will wait for controller support »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« If matchmaking is fast and stable, that alone will help the first impression. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« I’m mostly watching for four things: gunplay, matchmaking, boss design, and monetization. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Menu illisible, la sensation de shot et nul, jeu de moyenne qualité dans son globale. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« I played barely 12 mins, n immediately closed the game, felt like mobile to pc port slop game Too much ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ glitter to my taste Absolutely Thumbs down »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Some mega doodoo korean mobile slop. Avoid. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« The tutorial is ridiculous. Can't change settings before it throws you into the game. Finish the first level and it gets stuck at loading. Have to exit the game and when you come back forced tutorial in menus. Awful first impression. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« If You have free money - play. Without money almost impossible to progress. Lack of content. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 65 h played
« Simple, fun, and runs great. I’m having a blast so far! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« The pitch is simple: free-to-play sci-fi PvE, swarms, bosses, builds. That’s already enough to make me curious. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Menu illisible, la sensation de shot et nul, jeu de moyenne qualité dans son globale. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Hope the gunfeel is solid, because PvE shooters live or die by impact. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« I played barely 12 mins, n immediately closed the game, felt like mobile to pc port slop game Too much ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ glitter to my taste Absolutely Thumbs down »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« The game should lean into what it is: a free sci-fi PvE shooter with builds and big monsters. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played
« Some mega doodoo korean mobile slop. Avoid. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
« game looks fun but will wait for controller support »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« The tutorial is ridiculous. Can't change settings before it throws you into the game. Finish the first level and it gets stuck at loading. Have to exit the game and when you come back forced tutorial in menus. Awful first impression. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« If matchmaking is fast and stable, that alone will help the first impression. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« If You have free money - play. Without money almost impossible to progress. Lack of content. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 65 h played
« I’m mostly watching for four things: gunplay, matchmaking, boss design, and monetization. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Simple, fun, and runs great. I’m having a blast so far! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 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
66 % pos · n=47
Graphics / art
10 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=10
Value for money
38 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=8
Performance
33 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
25 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay4731313
Graphics / art10109
Content / longevity10406
Value for money8305
Interface / UX8008
Performance6204
Audio / music4103
Multiplayer4301
Story / writing3201
Stability / bugs2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 45 min.

🪤 77 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
21 % (n=71)
2-10h
91 % (n=101)
10-25h
86 % (n=21)
>25h
0 % (n=5)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat and mechanics hook dedicated adventurers, reflected in 31 positive mentions out of 47 total feedback items.
  • Mid-game retention is exceptionally strong, boasting 91 percent positive ratings among players with 2 to 10 hours logged out of 101 reviews.
  • Cooperative play shines during sessions, gathering 3 positive mentions out of 4 regarding multiplayer.

Weaknesses

  • Terrible user interface design alienates users entirely, accumulating 8 negative mentions out of 8 total remarks.
  • Visual execution falls flat for many, drawing 9 negative mentions out of 10 regarding graphics.
  • Content depth remains a major hurdle, with 6 negative mentions out of 10 pointing toward thin offerings.

Who is it for?

Patient action enthusiasts willing to navigate a clunky menu system alongside friends will find plenty to enjoy once past the rough introduction.

Is The Corrupted worth it in 2026?

It depends — the community is divided: 63% of 198 Steam reviews are positive (player score 57/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and mechanics hook dedicated adventurers, reflected in. The game is free to play.

Verdict

The Corrupted demands resilience from its audience, punishing early impressions with a brutal 21 percent approval rate under the two-hour mark out of 71 reviews. Yet, for those who commit to the grind, a surprisingly engaging free-to-play adventure emerges.

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The Corrupted: 57/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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