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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : x86_64 CPU with SSE4.2, or x86_32 CPU with SSE2 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Support for OpenGL 3.3 Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible

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The First Million

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Released June 24, 2026
sample: 104 reviews posted after launch (71 AI-classified)
69/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 76 % · 104 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
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Commanders need to push past a rocky opening stretch before the genius of the deck-building mechanics truly clicks, yielding a 76 percent positive rating across 104 reviews since launch. The real payoff waits for those who invest past the ten-hour mark, where approval surges to 94 percent out of 36 reviews.

What it's about: Un deckbuilder idle où vous débloquez sans cesse de nouvelles cartes et améliorations, et découvrez des stratégies toujours plus cassées pour gagner THE FIRST MILLION, puis bien plus encore !

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« It's a great ''active'' idler. In fact, this is the kind of game where incremental is a better descriptor. Try the demo, then I'm pretty sure you'll buy the full game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« Really enjoying the game so far. Seems to be a few ways to overcome the burdens of making money quickly. Like the permanent upgrades you can "earn" too. Fun in general. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played
« Its a good game for what it is, it however also breaks completely apart once you realize the interactions between the cards, so its more a case of going for the various challenges and "completing" everything. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 15 h played
« Fun little game the name is funnily accurate »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played
« I really like the balancing, I have won 3 runs and am planning on playing to Grandmaster difficulty. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 36 h played
« Great incremental. Don't expect to win right away. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Ironically, the more cards you unlock, the worse it becomes really because majority of cards make no sense. Why would you want to pay for a card 50 000$ and then sell it for 100$ or some similar bs lol the game is just giga random really »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« It is far to random to be able to plan and build. Unlocking new cards just punishes you as most are complete trash. Has no depth to it either. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« There are hardly any synergies between the cards »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« If this game had fun cards to play, with cool effects or synergies, it could have been decent little incremenetal. It does not have fun cards to play. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« Stacking effects doesnt seem to work, not really fun for anything »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Fun game, like balatro but for investing »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 h played

In players' words

« It's a great ''active'' idler. In fact, this is the kind of game where incremental is a better descriptor. Try the demo, then I'm pretty sure you'll buy the full game. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played1
« Ironically, the more cards you unlock, the worse it becomes really because majority of cards make no sense. Why would you want to pay for a card 50 000$ and then sell it for 100$ or some similar bs lol the game is just giga random really »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 1 h played
« Really enjoying the game so far. Seems to be a few ways to overcome the burdens of making money quickly. Like the permanent upgrades you can "earn" too. Fun in general. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 19 h played
« It is far to random to be able to plan and build. Unlocking new cards just punishes you as most are complete trash. Has no depth to it either. »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Its a good game for what it is, it however also breaks completely apart once you realize the interactions between the cards, so its more a case of going for the various challenges and "completing" everything. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 15 h played
« There are hardly any synergies between the cards »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played
« Fun little game the name is funnily accurate »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played
« If this game had fun cards to play, with cool effects or synergies, it could have been decent little incremenetal. It does not have fun cards to play. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played
« I really like the balancing, I have won 3 runs and am planning on playing to Grandmaster difficulty. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 36 h played
« Stacking effects doesnt seem to work, not really fun for anything »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Great incremental. Don't expect to win right away. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played
« Fun game, like balatro but for investing »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 9 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
68 % pos · n=71
Content / longevity
68 % pos · n=19
Value for money
100 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
100 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7148617
Content / longevity191306
Value for money9900
Stability / bugs3300
Interface / UX2101
Graphics / art1100
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.5 h.

<2h
50 % (n=8)
2-10h
61 % (n=44)
10-25h
94 % (n=36)
>25h
88 % (n=16)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,2 % of players.

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics win over dedicated tacticians, with 48 positive mentions out of 71 focusing on gameplay.
  • The overall package satisfies buyers, backed by 13 positive mentions out of 19 regarding game content.
  • Pricing feels entirely fair to the community, marked by 9 positive mentions out of 9 on cost.
  • Stability holds strong at launch, supported by 3 positive mentions out of 3 regarding bugs.

Weaknesses

  • Strategic depth misfires for a segment of the audience, resulting in 17 negative mentions out of 71 on gameplay.
  • Content scope leaves some commanders wanting more, tallying 6 negative mentions out of 19.

Who is it for?

Patient strategists and deck-building enthusiasts who enjoy deep synergy loops and do not mind weathering a steep initial learning curve.

Is The First Million worth it in 2026?

Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 76% of 104 Steam reviews are positive (player score 69/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics win over dedicated tacticians. Current price: 5,99€.

Verdict

The First Million rewards perseverance once players unravel its economic engines and card synergies. While initial hours bring friction, sticking with it unlocks a deeply addictive tactical experience backed by a solid 76 percent approval rating from 104 post-release reviews.

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