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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-10600K / i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 XT Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

Going Medieval

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Released March 17, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (158 AI-classified)
82/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 89 % · 21,123 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 78/100 (3 OpenCritic reviews)
29,99€ 23,99€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

More than 300 reviewers who logged over 25 hours still recommend the game. Across its 21,123 Steam reviews it carries a Very Positive label with 89% overall positive sentiment, while post‑release sentiment settles at 82% positive.

In-game

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« on peut tuer et bruler c'est cool »
👍 anonymous review · 147 h played
« Tres bon jeu avec quelques modes sympa. Hâte de voir les prochaines évolutions »
👍 anonymous review · 174 h played
« Un rts sur le temps long ! Genial!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 202 h played
« Original prise en main agréable Très bon jeu !! très prenant Je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 314 h played
« Trés bon Sims-like avec des combats et gestion de villages, en rajoutant une touche medieval bien agreable, je recommande vivement de tester! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
« You are going to love it. (Don't worry about that 1 or 2 first save where everyone is going to die) »
👍 anonymous review · 329 h played
« Great game, but I’m leaving for the same reason as two years ago: no auto rebuild for destroyed structures. It’s annoying on one layer, but a nightmare on multiple ones. This quality of life feature is a must for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« This game is buggy as ♥♥♥♥. It's fun, but I can't in good conscience recommend a game that is as bug-addled and unplayable as this one. »
👎 anonymous review · 82 h played
« Max Building height is too low to build anything interesting »
👎 anonymous review · 130 h played
« Orbit Camera controls are awful. »
👎 anonymous review · 91 h played
« This game has borrowed so much from rimworld I cannot play it »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Excellent jeu ! Après 1000h de jeu , je ne me lasse pas :) ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1076 h played

In players' words

« on peut tuer et bruler c'est cool »
👍 anonymous review · 147 h played
« Great game, but I’m leaving for the same reason as two years ago: no auto rebuild for destroyed structures. It’s annoying on one layer, but a nightmare on multiple ones. This quality of life feature is a must for me. »
👎 anonymous review · 27 h played
« Tres bon jeu avec quelques modes sympa. Hâte de voir les prochaines évolutions »
👍 anonymous review · 174 h played
« This game is buggy as ♥♥♥♥. It's fun, but I can't in good conscience recommend a game that is as bug-addled and unplayable as this one. »
👎 anonymous review · 82 h played
« Un rts sur le temps long ! Genial!!! »
👍 anonymous review · 202 h played
« Max Building height is too low to build anything interesting »
👎 anonymous review · 130 h played
« Original prise en main agréable Très bon jeu !! très prenant Je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 314 h played
« Orbit Camera controls are awful. »
👎 anonymous review · 91 h played
« Trés bon Sims-like avec des combats et gestion de villages, en rajoutant une touche medieval bien agreable, je recommande vivement de tester! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
« This game has borrowed so much from rimworld I cannot play it »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« You are going to love it. (Don't worry about that 1 or 2 first save where everyone is going to die) »
👍 anonymous review · 329 h played
« Excellent jeu ! Après 1000h de jeu , je ne me lasse pas :) ! »
👍 anonymous review · 1076 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
82 % pos · n=125
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=69
Graphics / art
83 % pos · n=18
Performance
18 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
10 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
11 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=8
Value for money
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay125102320
Content / longevity6940524
Graphics / art181503
Performance11218
Stability / bugs10109
Story / writing9108
Interface / UX8125
Value for money2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 68 h on median; those who dislike it: 44 h.

<2h
14 % (n=7)
2-10h
76 % (n=29)
10-25h
76 % (n=51)
>25h
84 % (n=313)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-18 pts) — reception has worsened
Mar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 85% positive85AprMay 2026 : 85% positive85MayJun 2026 : 79% positive79JunJul 2026 : 77% positive77Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 94 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 102 positive mentions out of 125 total.
  • Graphics receive strong approval: 15 positive mentions out of 18.
  • Content depth is highlighted: 40 positive mentions out of 69.
  • The overall community sentiment is very favorable: 89% of 21,123 reviews are positive.

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a recurring pain point: only 2 positive mentions out of 11, with 8 negative.
  • The story is largely criticized: 1 positive mention versus 8 negative out of 9.
  • Bugs undermine the experience: 1 positive mention against 9 negative out of 10.
  • User interface frustrates players: 1 positive mention versus 5 negative out of 8.

Who is it for?

Players who enjoy deep medieval city‑building and RPG‑style simulation will find plenty to love, especially given the strong gameplay and content. Those who are less tolerant of technical hiccups should be aware of the performance, bug, and UI issues that many reviewers flagged.

Verdict

Going Medieval delivers a compelling blend of gameplay and visual charm that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its high overall positive rating. However, persistent performance problems and a weak narrative dampen the experience for more discerning players. If you can look past the technical flaws, the game offers a richly rewarding medieval simulation.

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Going Medieval: 82/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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