Cruelty Squad delivers a wildly chaotic first‑person shooter that packs an absurd sense of humor into every frame—an element that keeps players glued even after 25 hours. 96 % of the 24 387 reviews across Steam are positive, and the game retains a 93 % positive rate since its launch.
In-game
« France, 2097. Emmanuel Macron est réelu pour un nouveau mandat »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Cyberpunk 2077 en mode sans échec et avec un unique fixer, basiquement »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« Un jeu sale, hautement malpoli, désagréable, éreintant, extrêmement dur, opaque, puant, moche et les musiques sont une véritable plaie pour les oreilles. C'était cool. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« SET GOALS. HAVE A TEN YEAR PLAN. INVEST. WAKE UP EARLY. CEO MINDSET »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played« Getting that Ceo mindset immedialty helped me see further in my 10 year plan, totally recommend this game. »👍 anonymous review · 208 h played« Illustration vidéoludique de plusieurs proverbes : "qu'importe le flacon pourvu qu'on ait l'ivresse", "l'habit ne fait pas le moine", "la vraie beauté est à l'intérieur". »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Don't get me wrong, the game is awesome. But I was half drunk the day I bought it, and the whole atmosphere feels so uncanny, that I refunded it. Felt way too real compared to my IT job. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« really makes me nauseous, after playing it non stop i almost vomited and felt like i was dying. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« jeu de camé& de mede frere ok ? »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« illisible, j'ai mal au yeux, aled (pas relaxant du tout) »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Boss my eyes hurt. Game play is good, just not my cup of tea. »👎 anonymous review · 19 h played« Je pense que c'est un super jeu, mais il faut bien 3 heures pour rentrer dedans. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
In players' words
« France, 2097. Emmanuel Macron est réelu pour un nouveau mandat »👍 anonymous review · 29 h played« Don't get me wrong, the game is awesome. But I was half drunk the day I bought it, and the whole atmosphere feels so uncanny, that I refunded it. Felt way too real compared to my IT job. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Cyberpunk 2077 en mode sans échec et avec un unique fixer, basiquement »👍 anonymous review · 1 h played« really makes me nauseous, after playing it non stop i almost vomited and felt like i was dying. »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Un jeu sale, hautement malpoli, désagréable, éreintant, extrêmement dur, opaque, puant, moche et les musiques sont une véritable plaie pour les oreilles. C'était cool. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« jeu de camé& de mede frere ok ? »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« SET GOALS. HAVE A TEN YEAR PLAN. INVEST. WAKE UP EARLY. CEO MINDSET »👍 anonymous review · 24 h played« illisible, j'ai mal au yeux, aled (pas relaxant du tout) »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Getting that Ceo mindset immedialty helped me see further in my 10 year plan, totally recommend this game. »👍 anonymous review · 208 h played« Boss my eyes hurt. Game play is good, just not my cup of tea. »👎 anonymous review · 19 h played« Illustration vidéoludique de plusieurs proverbes : "qu'importe le flacon pourvu qu'on ait l'ivresse", "l'habit ne fait pas le moine", "la vraie beauté est à l'intérieur". »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Je pense que c'est un super jeu, mais il faut bien 3 heures pour rentrer dedans. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
79 % pos · n=73
Graphics / art
58 % pos · n=31
Content / longevity
79 % pos · n=14
Story / writing
62 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=8
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
40 % pos · n=5
Performance
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
73
58
5
10
Graphics / art
31
18
0
13
Content / longevity
14
11
1
2
Story / writing
8
5
1
2
Audio / music
8
6
0
2
Value for money
8
8
0
0
Interface / UX
5
2
0
3
Performance
4
0
0
4
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.
🪤 49 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
64 % (n=47)
2-10h
91 % (n=129)
10-25h
97 % (n=203)
>25h
99 % (n=115)
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 04, 2021 · All-time low: €1.67 (Jun 15, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
4,4 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,6 % of players.
Gameplay: 58 positive mentions out of 73 highlight the game’s intense, fast‑paced action.
Audio: 6 positive mentions out of 8 praise the punchy sound design that matches the frenetic pace.
Content: 11 positive mentions out of 14 underline the generous amount of gameplay hours for a relatively low price.
Price: 8 positive mentions out of 8 confirm the game’s excellent value for money.
Weaknesses
Performance: all 4 mentions are negative, pointing to optimization issues.
Graphics: 13 negative mentions out of 31 flag visual inconsistencies and low polish.
UI: 3 negative mentions out of 5 suggest a clunky interface in some parts.
Who is it for?
Fans of over‑the‑top, tongue‑in‑cheek shooters who relish quick, intense bursts of action and appreciate a satirical take on pop culture will find Cruelty Squad’s absurd humor and relentless pace irresistible.
Is Cruelty Squad worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 24,387 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 16,79€.
Verdict
Despite its optimization and visual shortcomings, Cruelty Squad’s explosive gameplay, sharp audio, and generous price carve it out as a standout indie title that rewards repeated playthroughs.
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