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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-3220 / AMD FX-6300 or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240 or better (2015 and newer) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any

The Headlands

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Released September 14, 2026
StrategyEarly Access
sample: 110 reviews posted after launch (44 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 110 reviews (« Very Positive »)
11,25€ 9,56€ -15%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most reviewers are logging between two and ten hours, largely immersed in farm management, as reflected by the eight “ferme” keyword mentions. The title holds a Very Positive Steam score, with 97 % of the 110 sampled reviews rating it positively.

What it's about: Une stratégie agricole méditative : le début des années 2000, ton village natal et les machines de ton enfance. Relève une ferme à l'abandon, négocie sur un marché vivant, lance des productions, remplis les contrats des voisins et agrandis ton parc — des petits tracteurs aux moissonneuses.

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« Bon petit jeu de gestion , le contenu de l'early acces est un peu court (5h) . Maintenant a voir la vitesse d'ajout de contenu , prix correct . »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played1
« tres sympa on si accroche vite ily a la gestion le jeux est vivant sa raconte une histoire et le game play est bien »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« Simple, cozy and fun. Simply perfect. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 8 h played
« Cozy farm manager game, short for now, looking forward to new updates »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 h played
« Fun, chill game, great interaction with the dev during my time with the beta. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« The Headlands has completely hooked me with its old machinery, late-90s setting and surprisingly deep farming mechanics. It's still Early Access, but I've already had an absolute blast with it and can't wait to see where it goes. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« I really love the game and the artwork! Please fix the garage bug where the vehicles get stuck and idle in the garage, it was in the demo too. Other than that all good so far! :) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played

In players' words

« Bon petit jeu de gestion , le contenu de l'early acces est un peu court (5h) . Maintenant a voir la vitesse d'ajout de contenu , prix correct . »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played1
« Fun, chill game, great interaction with the dev during my time with the beta. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 2 h played1
« tres sympa on si accroche vite ily a la gestion le jeux est vivant sa raconte une histoire et le game play est bien »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 5 h played
« The Headlands has completely hooked me with its old machinery, late-90s setting and surprisingly deep farming mechanics. It's still Early Access, but I've already had an absolute blast with it and can't wait to see where it goes. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 4 h played
« Simple, cozy and fun. Simply perfect. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 8 h played
« I really love the game and the artwork! Please fix the garage bug where the vehicles get stuck and idle in the garage, it was in the demo too. Other than that all good so far! :) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 6 h played
« Cozy farm manager game, short for now, looking forward to new updates »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 11 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
90 % pos · n=40
Content / longevity
69 % pos · n=13
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
38 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay403604
Content / longevity13904
Graphics / art10901
Stability / bugs8323
Story / writing7700
Value for money7700
Performance3210
Audio / music2200
Interface / UX2101

Positive reviews by playtime

<2h
90 % (n=10)
2-10h
99 % (n=84)
10-25h
94 % (n=16)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay draws strong praise: 36 positive mentions out of 40
  • Story is universally praised: 7 positive mentions out of 7
  • Price is seen as excellent value: 7 positive mentions out of 7
  • Graphics receive high marks: 9 positive mentions out of 10

Weaknesses

  • Bugs cause mixed reactions: 3 positive, 3 negative and 2 mixed mentions out of 8
  • Content depth is questioned: 9 positive and 4 negative mentions out of 13
  • Performance shows minor issues: 2 positive mentions and 1 mixed out of 3

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy deep farm‑management strategy and a solid value proposition will find The Headlands rewarding, especially those comfortable with early‑access titles. Those seeking flawless performance may need to temper expectations.

Is The Headlands worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 110 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay draws strong praise. Current price: 9,56€ (15% off).

Verdict

The Headlands delivers a tightly crafted strategy experience that resonates strongly with its core audience, as evidenced by its 97 % positive rating. While gameplay, story, and price are standout strengths, lingering bugs and occasional performance hiccups keep the experience from being flawless. Overall, it’s a compelling buy for fans of addictive farm‑simulation strategy.

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