Gamer Reviews — c'est les joueurs qui en parlent le mieux !

Syntheses generated by statistical aggregation of player reviews.

FREN
← Back to catalog
Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Dual Core 2.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R7 360, ou Intel HD Graphics 630 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Gamepad required for multiplayer

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Quad Core 2.4ghz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Vortica

⚔️ Compare View on Steam ↗
Released May 25, 2026
sample: 97 reviews posted after launch (77 AI-classified)
75/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 82 % · 97 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are pressing forward into battle with a dedicated soundtrack pushing every charge, accumulating 16 positive mentions out of 16 for audio. This momentum carries the experience to an 82 percent positive rating across 97 total reviews since launch.

What it's about: Vortica is a 2D action roguelite set in a solar system overrun by hostile aliens. Loot up, suit up, and shoot up as you battle against enemy hordes, explore derelict outposts, and hunt giant bosses. But remember to bring the right tools for the job!

In-game

Screenshot VorticaScreenshot VorticaScreenshot VorticaScreenshot VorticaScreenshot VorticaScreenshot Vortica
« Grosse pepite! Ca fesait longtemp que je n'avais pas passer un exelent moment sur un topdown shooter. Dans la lignée d'un Gungeon. carrément. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« This game is so good. I love that there's a story and a Roguelike game mode. It's a lot of fun to explore and shoot and customize your Loadout. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played
« Great art, super fun, love the items. And I like how you can explore different world. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 46 h played
« I found the game enjoyable, only took a little over 8 hours to clear adventure mode. Also going to play through some of the rogue mode in local co-op next. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 h played
« FOR STEAMDECK PLAYERS: in later levels, graphics go to sh*t. Too many enemies, projectiles, etc. cause the game to go to 2 fps. @Developers: please fix this. other than that, game is decent. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played
« Lot of fun. Quick pace and easy to pick up and play. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played
« Smush them space bugs! hypnotic game with ever increasing challenge. Surely i can do one more stage...... FUUUUUUUUUU...... And so it begins anew. DEATH TO ALL SPACE BUGS! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played
« rescued ember but not omar, lol (omar is a progression tool, while ember is a story tool). got some kinks to work out but it's still a fun game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 h played

In players' words

« Grosse pepite! Ca fesait longtemp que je n'avais pas passer un exelent moment sur un topdown shooter. Dans la lignée d'un Gungeon. carrément. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6 h played
« FOR STEAMDECK PLAYERS: in later levels, graphics go to sh*t. Too many enemies, projectiles, etc. cause the game to go to 2 fps. @Developers: please fix this. other than that, game is decent. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played
« This game is so good. I love that there's a story and a Roguelike game mode. It's a lot of fun to explore and shoot and customize your Loadout. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 4 h played
« Lot of fun. Quick pace and easy to pick up and play. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played
« Great art, super fun, love the items. And I like how you can explore different world. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 46 h played
« Smush them space bugs! hypnotic game with ever increasing challenge. Surely i can do one more stage...... FUUUUUUUUUU...... And so it begins anew. DEATH TO ALL SPACE BUGS! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played
« I found the game enjoyable, only took a little over 8 hours to clear adventure mode. Also going to play through some of the rogue mode in local co-op next. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 h played
« rescued ember but not omar, lol (omar is a progression tool, while ember is a story tool). got some kinks to work out but it's still a fun game »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 14 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
84 % pos · n=70
Graphics / art
83 % pos · n=18
Content / longevity
61 % pos · n=18
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=16
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=10
Performance
44 % pos · n=9
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=9
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
43 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay705929
Graphics / art181503
Content / longevity181116
Audio / music161600
Story / writing10901
Performance9405
Multiplayer9612
Value for money8800
Stability / bugs7304
Interface / UX6213

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.2 h.

<2h
84 % (n=19)
2-10h
80 % (n=51)
10-25h
86 % (n=22)
>25h
80 % (n=5)

💶 Price history

€9.24€10.86€12.49€14.11€15.74€9.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 10, 2026 · All-time low: €9.99 (Nov 14, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

See Vortica videos on YouTube →

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • The musical score sweeps through the adventure with absolute acclaim: 16 positive mentions out of 16 for audio.
  • The core mechanics hit the mark for most players, showing 59 positive mentions out of 70 in gameplay.
  • Visuals pull weight in the overall presentation, backed by 15 positive mentions out of 18 for graphics.
  • The narrative pulls its own weight nicely, registering 9 positive mentions out of 10 for story.
  • Pricing feels completely justified according to the community, with 8 positive mentions out of 8 for price.

Weaknesses

  • Technical stability draws criticism, featuring 5 negative mentions out of 9 for performance.
  • Bugs interfere with the journey for some, noted in 4 negative mentions out of 7 for bugs.
  • Content depth leaves players wanting more over time, reflected in 6 negative mentions out of 18 for content.

Who is it for?

Tactical action fans looking for a roguelike adventure with a stellar soundtrack and engaging cooperative elements will find plenty to love here.

Is Vortica worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 82% of 97 Steam reviews are positive (player score 75/100). Most-praised strength: The musical score sweeps through the adventure with absolute acclaim. Current price: 9,99€.

Verdict

Vortica delivers an engaging blend of strategy and action that earns a Very Positive rating since its launch. While technical hiccups and repetition occasionally stall the momentum, the strong audio design and core loop make it a worthwhile journey.

Display this score

This game's player score, as a badge you can embed on your site or page.

Show the badge and the embed code
Vortica: 75/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

musique (7)répétitif (6)armes (6)amusant (6)roguelike (6)fluide (6)coop (5)difficulté (5)ennemis (5)progression (5)histoire (4)variété (4)

Similar games