Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 SP1 or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5-4590/AMD Ryzen 5 1600 equivalent or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, AMD Radeon R9 290 equivalent or better DirectX : Version 11 Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus Rift (Oculus Quest not supported). Requires motion controllers. Room Scale 2m by 2m (6.5ft by 6.5ft) area required. Joystick movement not supported.
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
Sweat pools on living room floors as players willingly exhaust themselves in this brutal virtual ring, driving a stellar 95 percent overall positive rating across 4069 reviews. Post-launch momentum stays fierce with 397 positive signals out of 427 sampled recent entries, proving this simulator delivers a punishing workout.
What it's about: The Thrill of the Fight is a room-scale only VR boxing game focused on authenticity. Face off in the virtual ring where you'll jab, dodge, and sweat your way to the top of the boxing world. Grab your gloves, step through the ropes, and become a champion.
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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 | 64 | 53 | 5 | 6 |
| Value for money | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Performance | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.2 h.
🪤 47 % 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).
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Strengths
- Core mechanics and realism drive the enthusiasm, securing 53 positive mentions out of 64 total gameplay remarks.
- Uncompromising physical exertion turns the application into a genuine fitness tool, backed by 13 positive mentions specifically highlighting intense cardio workouts.
- Exceptional long-term engagement is proven by the 100 percent positive satisfaction rate found among the 69 players logging between 10 and 25 hours.
- Pricing feels remarkably fair for the value delivered, reflected in 5 positive mentions out of 7 total price-related comments.
Weaknesses
- Technical glitches occasionally disrupt the immersion, cited in 4 negative mentions out of 5 bug-related notes.
- Limited core content leaves some fighters wanting more variety, accounting for 4 negative mentions out of 5 content-focused reviews.
Who is it for?
Virtual reality enthusiasts and fitness seekers looking for an authentic, physically demanding boxing workout in their own home.
Is The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 4,069 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics and realism drive the enthusiasm, securing. Current price: 4,87€ (50% off).
Verdict
This stripped-down simulator punches well above its weight class by turning virtual combat into an elite athletic conditioning tool. While content depth is sparse, the sheer cardio intensity ensures players keep lacing up their gloves.
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