Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-Bit Windows 10 (18362) Processeur : AMD FX 4300 / Intel Core i3 2130 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD RX 480 (DirectX12 Graphics Card) / NVIDIA GTX 970 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : PC audio solution containing Dolby Atmos® required for Dolby Atmos playback.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-Bit Windows 10 (18362) Processeur : AMD Ryzen 3600 / Intel Core i5 9600K Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon 5700XT / NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Notes supplémentaires : PC audio solution containing Dolby Atmos® required for Dolby Atmos playback.
DIRT 5
The word 'arcade' is mentioned nearly 40 times, twice as often as any other keyword, underscoring the game’s emphasis on playful, over-the-top driving. Post-release, 58% of reviews are positive from a sample of 494, showing a modest rebound from the game’s initial mixed reception of 54%. Yet love for the arcade spirit masks persistent technical frustrations that drag down the overall score.
In-game
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 | 136 | 67 | 7 | 62 |
| Graphics / art | 47 | 34 | 1 | 12 |
| Content / longevity | 29 | 4 | 3 | 22 |
| Performance | 25 | 8 | 0 | 17 |
| Stability / bugs | 22 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| Value for money | 13 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.8 h.
🪤 41 % 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).
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 3,2 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- The arcade-style driving is the defining appeal, with 39 mentions—more than double any other frequent keyword
- Graphics earn strong marks, with 34 positive mentions out of 47
- Players who reach substantial playtime praise the experience, with 77% positive reviews among those logging over 25 hours
Weaknesses
- Performance stumbles repeatedly, with 17 negative mentions out of 25
- Bugs are pervasive, with 21 negative mentions out of 22
- The price draws ire, with 12 negative mentions out of 13
Who is it for?
Casual racers and fans craving unapologetically fun, physics-defying runs will gravitate toward DIRT 5. Those demanding polish and stability will find disappointment lingering despite the arcade thrills.
Is DIRT 5 worth it in 2026?
It depends — the community is divided: 54% of 6,987 Steam reviews are positive (player score 58/100). Most-praised strength: The arcade-style driving is the defining appeal. Current price: 54,99€.
Verdict
DIRT 5 thrives on an unmistakably arcade energy that keeps wheels spinning and smiles wide, but its shaky performance and buggy delivery frequently yank players back to reality. If the thrill of wild slides and boosts outweighs the frustration of crashes and slowdowns, this is a racing fix worth taking. For everyone else, save it for a future patch or a sale.
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