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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™ i3-4160 (dual-core) / AMD® FX-Series™ FX-4350 (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 440 (1 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 6570 (1 GB) Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Some Intel graphics drivers seems to be causing regular crashes and we're trying to look into that.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4590 (quad-core) / AMD® Ryzen™ 3 2200G (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 (2 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ HD 7750 (2 GB) Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Necesse

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Released October 16, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (139 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 93 % · 27,512 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 88% positive vs 94% overall (201 recent reviews)
14,99€ 7,49€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are sinking hundreds of hours into this sandbox world, with the vast majority of those exceeding 25 hours of playtime expressing deep satisfaction. This sustained engagement drives the current reception, which stands at an 87% positive rating across 400 post-release samples.

What it's about: Dans un monde procédural infini, bâtissez, accomplissez des quêtes et partez en conquête. En solo ou en équipe, établissez votre camp, explorez des donjons, affrontez des monstres, extrayez des minerais, fabriquez des équipements et recrutez des colons !

In-game

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« Plays like top down terraria but you get an army of villagers to do the boring stuff. Hate farming? Tell the villagers to do it. Hate chest sorting? Have the villagers to sort it. Hate mining? Tell the villagers to do it. »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played3221
« This game is like Stardew Valley meets Terraria and they had a baby. W game, 8.5/10, would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 74 h played2
« Game so good, I refunded on sale, and bought it on its original price! »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played3222
« Great game, love playing it with my son and wife. Amazing co-op game. »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played6111
« je ne publie jamais de commentaire, mais ce jeux le mérite vraiment ! tout simplement exceptionnelle :) »
👍 anonymous review · 193 h played
« ce jeu est tout simplement génial; je l'adore ! gros oui pour la recommendation. On ressent la bienveillance des devs; gros merci à eux ! »
👍 anonymous review · 818 h played
« My friend and i tried doing a world with just us two, but whoever was not hosting experienced unplayable levels of lag. Rubber-banding, items not getting picked up, enemies not dying properly, etc. cant recommend at this time. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« the graphics are garbage, it takes me out of the game completely. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« unsatisfying combination of terraria and some other ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ but mostly just terraria. tried to find some fun in this but its just terraria again »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Final boss is not balanced for Solo and limited trys is not fun »
👎 anonymous review · 46 h played
« I wasn't able to play it online, couldn't find any public servers with players and there is no p2p matchmaking. It's basically dead already. I refunded it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« grand fan de terraria j'ai eu un peu de mal la première fois mais en y retournant j'ai beaucoup aimé. Si vous êtes fan de Terraria mais que vous voulez changer vous pouvez y aller. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played

In players' words

« Plays like top down terraria but you get an army of villagers to do the boring stuff. Hate farming? Tell the villagers to do it. Hate chest sorting? Have the villagers to sort it. Hate mining? Tell the villagers to do it. »
👍 anonymous review · 91 h played3221
« My friend and i tried doing a world with just us two, but whoever was not hosting experienced unplayable levels of lag. Rubber-banding, items not getting picked up, enemies not dying properly, etc. cant recommend at this time. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« This game is like Stardew Valley meets Terraria and they had a baby. W game, 8.5/10, would recommend. »
👍 anonymous review · 74 h played2
« the graphics are garbage, it takes me out of the game completely. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Game so good, I refunded on sale, and bought it on its original price! »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played3222
« unsatisfying combination of terraria and some other ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ but mostly just terraria. tried to find some fun in this but its just terraria again »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Great game, love playing it with my son and wife. Amazing co-op game. »
👍 anonymous review · 67 h played6111
« Final boss is not balanced for Solo and limited trys is not fun »
👎 anonymous review · 46 h played
« je ne publie jamais de commentaire, mais ce jeux le mérite vraiment ! tout simplement exceptionnelle :) »
👍 anonymous review · 193 h played
« I wasn't able to play it online, couldn't find any public servers with players and there is no p2p matchmaking. It's basically dead already. I refunded it. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« ce jeu est tout simplement génial; je l'adore ! gros oui pour la recommendation. On ressent la bienveillance des devs; gros merci à eux ! »
👍 anonymous review · 818 h played
« grand fan de terraria j'ai eu un peu de mal la première fois mais en y retournant j'ai beaucoup aimé. Si vous êtes fan de Terraria mais que vous voulez changer vous pouvez y aller. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 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
90 % pos · n=118
Content / longevity
68 % pos · n=53
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=11
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=10
Performance
0 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay118106210
Content / longevity533698
Interface / UX12408
Graphics / art11803
Multiplayer10514
Performance6015
Story / writing3201
Stability / bugs3003
Value for money2200
Audio / music1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 42 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.

<2h
25 % (n=16)
2-10h
79 % (n=39)
10-25h
82 % (n=98)
>25h
95 % (n=247)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 92% positive92OctNov 2025 : 94% positive94NovDec 2025 : 91% positive91DecJan 2026 : 86% positive86JanMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 87% positive87JunJul 2026 : 87% positive87Jul

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

💶 Price history

€2.92€6.33€9.74€13.15€16.562020202120222023202420252026€4.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 12, 2019 · All-time low: €4.49 (Dec 20, 2021)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % 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 22,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE RonEmpire 75 viewers · EN — Necesse New Update! Sponsored Stream. #daredrop It's Friday - Giveaway End of Stream ✅Game KeLIVE Flintgold 35 viewers · EN — Giveaways!! Variety streaming in progress. !Dragonwilds !Giveaway !Goodnews !Perks !Games #CC #2KPaLIVE Deon 34 viewers · RU — 😏 ВСЕМ ПРИВЕТИК!LIVE ChattyKathy 11 viewers · EN — NEW UPDATE

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 05h33

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Strengths

  • The core gameplay loop is highly praised, securing 106 positive mentions out of 118.
  • Expansive content depth keeps the community invested, with 36 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Visual presentation satisfies the majority of users, garnering 8 positive mentions out of 11.
  • The pricing model is viewed as fair by those who mentioned it, with 2 positive mentions out of 2.

Weaknesses

  • The user interface lacks refinement for many, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 12.
  • Occasional technical performance issues remain a concern, highlighted by 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Some players encounter repetitive content pacing, cited in 8 negative mentions out of 53.
  • Minor bugs disrupt the experience for a small segment, accounting for 3 negative mentions out of 3.

Who is it for?

This experience is tailor-made for fans of survival-crafting games who prioritize long-term base building and combat depth over graphical polish. It serves as an ideal pick for those seeking an addictive, progression-heavy alternative to traditional sandbox titles.

Is Necesse worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 93% of 27,512 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay loop is highly praised, securing. Current price: 7,49€ (50% off).

Verdict

Necesse manages to captivate its audience through a solid mechanical foundation that rewards patience and dedication. While the interface and performance could benefit from further polishing, the depth of the game ensures that it remains a rewarding staple for genre enthusiasts.

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Necesse: 87/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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