Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 256Mb openGL DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 400 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct Sound
UnMetal
Players are sinking deep into this retro stealth parody, with 300 out of 300 reviewers in the 10-25 hour bucket leaving positive feedback. Overall, post-launch reception sits at a stellar 96% positive rating across 495 sampled reviews.
What it's about: UnMetal est un jeu d'action-aventure et d'infiltration 2D rendant hommage aux classiques avec humour. Incarnez Jesse Fox, qui n'est clairement PAS un commando d'élite, arrêté pour un crime qu'il n'a pas commis et devant s'évader d'une base militaire secrète.
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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 | 85 | 70 | 8 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 70 | 65 | 0 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 37 | 35 | 2 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Performance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.9 h.
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. 40 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,1 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- The narrative and satirical writing drive the experience, with 65 positive mentions out of 70 focusing on the story.
- Mechanics and action strike the right chord, yielding 70 positive mentions out of 85 for gameplay.
- Adventure volume satisfies veterans, shown by 35 positive mentions out of 37 regarding overall content.
- Pixel art aesthetics hit the nostalgic notes effectively, backed by 11 positive mentions out of 11 for graphics.
Weaknesses
- Menu navigation creates friction, registering 4 negative mentions out of 5 for the user interface.
- Cost concerns exist for a handful of buyers, resulting in 3 negative mentions out of 5 for pricing.
Who is it for?
Fans of classic stealth action and heavy-handed 80s movie satire will find an absolute blast here.
Is UnMetal worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 3,772 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative and satirical writing drive the experience. Current price: 3,39€ (80% off).
Verdict
UnMetal delivers an exceptionally well-received throwback journey that keeps players hooked well past the ten-hour mark. Despite minor interface hurdles, the sharp writing and solid mechanics cement its status as a Steam favorite.
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