Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA 750 or equivalent
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Dual Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA 1050 or equivalent
Severed Steel's breakneck gameplay has captured players' attention, with 106 positive mentions out of 121 for its gameplay. The game's overall post-release reception is also overwhelmingly positive, with 94% of players giving positive reviews. Fast-paced action and fluid movement are key aspects that contribute to its success.
What it's about: Un FPS solo aussi stylé que viscéral avec un système fluide d’étourdissement, des environnements destructibles, des ralentis à l’excès, une protagoniste unique à un bras et une bande-son électro sombre.
In-game
« Pourquoi j'ai jamais entendu parler de ce jeu avant ??? C'est une perfusion de dopamine en continu, tout y est pixel, gameplay, musique, designs. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 24 h played1« You play as a trans woman (she can double jump) and you have a gun for a hand and you slow down time. 👍 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played1« Un excellent fast-fps (bande-son incroyable en passant) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 22 h played« 3h pour faire le tour de la campagne mais très intense et on ne s'ennuie pas une seule seconde ! A prendre en promo »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played« perfect gameplay, perfect ambiance, perfect music, loved it »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 4 h played« Rapide, fluide, boom boom, pew pew! Super fun. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played
« mouaiff gameplay sympa mais un peu gerbotron très court, pas très varié, pas d'histoire en solde pourquoi pas »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played« Great game, but can't activate ray tracing on AMD RX 7900 XT. fix this please. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 3 h played« Completely burns my CPU for some reason, I've tried disabling every graphics setting and capping it at 60 fps but nothing helped. Dev pls fix »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played« Love this genre but this feels terrible. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played« No mixed input support. Like, if you want to play this game on a controller with a gyro or trackpad, you just can't »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played« C'est hard, c'est plein d'adrénaline, c'est un concentré de fun et d'action. La campagne est courte mais le contenu déblocable augmente la rejouabilité. Si vous avez aimé Superhot, foncez ! »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 4 h played
In players' words
« Pourquoi j'ai jamais entendu parler de ce jeu avant ??? C'est une perfusion de dopamine en continu, tout y est pixel, gameplay, musique, designs. »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 24 h played1« mouaiff gameplay sympa mais un peu gerbotron très court, pas très varié, pas d'histoire en solde pourquoi pas »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2024 · 3 h played« You play as a trans woman (she can double jump) and you have a gun for a hand and you slow down time. 👍 »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 5 h played1« Great game, but can't activate ray tracing on AMD RX 7900 XT. fix this please. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2023 · 3 h played« Un excellent fast-fps (bande-son incroyable en passant) »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 22 h played« Completely burns my CPU for some reason, I've tried disabling every graphics setting and capping it at 60 fps but nothing helped. Dev pls fix »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 0 h played« 3h pour faire le tour de la campagne mais très intense et on ne s'ennuie pas une seule seconde ! A prendre en promo »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 3 h played« Love this genre but this feels terrible. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played« perfect gameplay, perfect ambiance, perfect music, loved it »👍 anonymous review · Sep 2022 · 4 h played« No mixed input support. Like, if you want to play this game on a controller with a gyro or trackpad, you just can't »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played« Rapide, fluide, boom boom, pew pew! Super fun. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 2 h played« C'est hard, c'est plein d'adrénaline, c'est un concentré de fun et d'action. La campagne est courte mais le contenu déblocable augmente la rejouabilité. Si vous avez aimé Superhot, foncez ! »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=121
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
65 % pos · n=20
Value for money
65 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=15
Performance
80 % pos · n=10
Story / writing
30 % pos · n=10
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
121
106
6
9
Audio / music
28
28
0
0
Content / longevity
20
13
3
4
Value for money
20
13
1
6
Graphics / art
15
15
0
0
Performance
10
8
0
2
Story / writing
10
3
3
4
Interface / UX
3
0
0
3
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.
🪤 52 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
73 % (n=59)
2-10h
96 % (n=331)
10-25h
100 % (n=72)
>25h
97 % (n=32)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1,1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 57 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,2 % of players.
Gameplay dominates the praise: 106 positive mentions out of 121
Graphics and audio are universally praised: 15 positive mentions out of 15 for graphics and 28 out of 28 for audio
Players find the game highly enjoyable, with 35 mentions of 'fun' and 33 of 'action' in the frequent keywords
The game's performance is also commended, with 8 positive mentions out of 10
Weaknesses
Some players have criticisms regarding the game's story: 4 negative mentions out of 10
A few players find the game's price to be an issue: 6 negative mentions out of 20
There are limited complaints about the user interface: 3 negative mentions out of 3
Who is it for?
Severed Steel is ideal for fans of fast-paced action games who value fluid gameplay and enjoy a high level of intensity. Players looking for a fun, action-packed experience will find this game to be a great fit.
Is Severed Steel worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 10,131 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 2,09€ (90% off).
Verdict
Severed Steel has clearly resonated with players, offering a unique blend of action and movement that keeps them engaged. With its overwhelmingly positive post-release reception and glowing praise for its gameplay and audio, Severed Steel is a must-play for action game enthusiasts. While some minor criticisms exist, they do not detract from the overall experience.
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