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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : 4-core 1.7 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R9 380 or similar DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 or newer Processeur : 4-core 2.9 GHz or better Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2070, Radeon RX 5700 or similar DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Timberborn

Community hit
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Released March 12, 2026
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 40,439 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 86/100 (5 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 97% positive vs 96% overall (501 recent reviews)
33,99€ 23,79€ -30%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

More than three-quarters of sampled players have already logged over 25 hours in Timberborn—and still they tick the “replay button”. Since launch, 94% of those post-release reviews remain positive, cementing a 96% positive standing across Steam history.

What it's about: Les humains ont disparu. Dans un monde accablé par la sécheresse et pollué, vos castors arbropunks feront-ils mieux ? Un jeu de construction en bac à sable avec des animaux rusés, une architecture verticale, une physique de l'eau et de la terraformation. Contient une quantité élevée de bois.

In-game

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« Jeu de gestion avec des LOUTRES !! ... Ah non désolée des Castors (et ceux qu'on la réf. je vous fais des bisous :D). Que demandez de plus. L'eau est vraiment magnifique dans ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played2
« Tried it yesterday afternoon, closed the game today at 11am, nice game »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played9211
« "Hmm, I'm not sure about this game it looks both too complex and goofy at the same time" *3am* Oh. Yeah this is fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 82 h played1
« one becomes more beaverlike the longer one plays. now several hundred hours in, I am deeply irritated by the mere sight of unobstructed streams. I have also developed a taste for wood. »
👍 anonymous review · 334 h played321
« 1. Click 'Add to Cart'. 2. Install and click 'Play'. 3. Spend 45 minutes making a staircase just so a beaver can admire a sunflower. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 216 h played211
« Chill game with thoughtful tech tree - many more hours to come! Thanks RCE for making me aware of it :D »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played21
« apres 182h de jeu et de construction vous avez enlever la vanne automatique et rajouter des vanne pourrie du coup sa a pourri le jeu et j ai désinstaller »
👎 anonymous review · 211 h played
« depuis la dernière mise a jour je ne peut plus jouer sur mes sauvegardes si je lance la partie que je viens de commencer le jeux se bloques avec un message d'erreur puis se ferme 5 partie différentes et le même résultats »
👎 anonymous review · 280 h played
« This is an enjoyable game, but with no scenarios, it's primarily a sandbox. If that is your jam, you are all set, but if you want targets to build toward or solutions to find, you may be disappointed. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« really dull at every corner with this game. graphics are lame as is the gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« ever wanted to play a game where beavers are stupid, lazy, and frustratingly slow at everything? this may change if the game improves. »
👎 anonymous review · 217 h played
« I thought I was just gonna build a cute little beaver town… now I’m micromanaging water supply, farming carrots like my life depends on it, and squealing every time my beavers build something tiny and adorable. 🥺💧 »
👍 anonymous review · 159 h played1

In players' words

« Jeu de gestion avec des LOUTRES !! ... Ah non désolée des Castors (et ceux qu'on la réf. je vous fais des bisous :D). Que demandez de plus. L'eau est vraiment magnifique dans ce jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 84 h played2
« apres 182h de jeu et de construction vous avez enlever la vanne automatique et rajouter des vanne pourrie du coup sa a pourri le jeu et j ai désinstaller »
👎 anonymous review · 211 h played
« Tried it yesterday afternoon, closed the game today at 11am, nice game »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played9211
« depuis la dernière mise a jour je ne peut plus jouer sur mes sauvegardes si je lance la partie que je viens de commencer le jeux se bloques avec un message d'erreur puis se ferme 5 partie différentes et le même résultats »
👎 anonymous review · 280 h played
« "Hmm, I'm not sure about this game it looks both too complex and goofy at the same time" *3am* Oh. Yeah this is fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 82 h played1
« This is an enjoyable game, but with no scenarios, it's primarily a sandbox. If that is your jam, you are all set, but if you want targets to build toward or solutions to find, you may be disappointed. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« one becomes more beaverlike the longer one plays. now several hundred hours in, I am deeply irritated by the mere sight of unobstructed streams. I have also developed a taste for wood. »
👍 anonymous review · 334 h played321
« really dull at every corner with this game. graphics are lame as is the gameplay »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« 1. Click 'Add to Cart'. 2. Install and click 'Play'. 3. Spend 45 minutes making a staircase just so a beaver can admire a sunflower. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 216 h played211
« ever wanted to play a game where beavers are stupid, lazy, and frustratingly slow at everything? this may change if the game improves. »
👎 anonymous review · 217 h played
« Chill game with thoughtful tech tree - many more hours to come! Thanks RCE for making me aware of it :D »
👍 anonymous review · 62 h played21
« I thought I was just gonna build a cute little beaver town… now I’m micromanaging water supply, farming carrots like my life depends on it, and squealing every time my beavers build something tiny and adorable. 🥺💧 »
👍 anonymous review · 159 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=156
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=40
Graphics / art
87 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=9
Performance
29 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
40 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Value for money
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay156141312
Content / longevity4023107
Graphics / art151311
Interface / UX9324
Performance7205
Stability / bugs6006
Audio / music5203
Story / writing3111
Multiplayer2110
Value for money1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 70 h on median; those who dislike it: 47 h.

<2h
50 % (n=4)
2-10h
88 % (n=26)
10-25h
90 % (n=60)
>25h
96 % (n=310)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+18 pts) — updates have won players over
Mar 2026 : 78% positive78MarApr 2026 : 91% positive91AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 92% positive92JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

💶 Price history

€14.21€19.80€25.39€30.98€36.5720222023202420252026€16.79

Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 15, 2021 · All-time low: €16.79 (Dec 22, 2021)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Strengths

  • City-building mechanics dominate praise with 141 positive mentions out of 156
  • Graphics earn 13 positive mentions out of 15 for their vibrant, cohesive art style
  • Players repeatedly label the experience as naturally ‘addictif’ (17 mentions) and ‘fun’ (13 mentions)

Weaknesses

  • Performance stumbles appear in 5 negative mentions out of 7 about frame drops or instability
  • Bugs frustrate users so consistently that all 6 mentions on the topic are negative

Who is it for?

Strategy and city-builder fans with time to invest will find Timberborn irresistible, even if they tolerate the occasional crash.

Is Timberborn worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 40,439 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: City-building mechanics dominate praise. Current price: 23,79€ (30% off).

Verdict

Timberborn’s long-session hooks keep veteran strategists engaged; its 96% positive Steam stamp proves the world-building delights outweigh the technical hiccups.

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Timberborn: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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