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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD FX 6350 / Intel i3 4150 Mémoire vive : 6 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : GPU must support DirectX 11

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Intel i5-9600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

CULTIC

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Released October 13, 2022
sample: 493 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 8,492 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
9,75€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Its retro boomer shooter aesthetic fused with a chilling horror atmosphere hooks players from the first moment.region 97 % of all Steam users rate it favorably, and the game maintained a 94 % positive rate immediately after launch. Players have logged over 25 hours, with that group showing a 97 % positive sentiment.

What it's about: Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

In-game

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« I'm scared the entire time playing this game. I love both the main game and DLC. It is a well refined shooter. I picked this up because it reminded me of Blood. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« A wonder homage to my days with Blood, no complaints. Wonderful to see 3D Realms and Interplay appear on my screen. Yes, nostalgia, but also good. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Seul point négatif concernant le gameplay : l'IA est très mauvaise, et les ennemis restent souvent coincés devant les portes. Autrement, ce jeu est EXCELLENT. Vivement la suite (qui est déjà prévue) »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Très bon héritier de Blood. Les meilleurs 10€ investit pour tuer des trucs depuis longtemps. Vivement la suite. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Vous aimez le bouilli de pixel et vous êtes fan d'ancien fps alors foncé et si tu veux voir un petit aperçu voici le lien de la rediffusion de mon live : https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1653311512 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« A la base si je voulais un bon pc c'était pour ce jeu et c un peu con avec le recul parce que c vrm pas une dinguerie sinon le jeu est bien franchement mais ca aurait pu etre un peu plus une folie »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Fantastic game, won't fault it there. But not a fan we have to buy each chapter coming out, that's pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« Thought this would be a fun FPS, however the FPS gameplay quickly becomes repetitive; resources are scarce; enemies and environments are bland and washed out; game relies entirely on jump scares and poor lighting to keep it interesting. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« whos bright ♥♥♥♥♥♥ idea was it to loop title screen music for the whole game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« its a chore after chapter 1, chapter 2 has very cheap boss fights and very little actual creativity unlike chapter 1. the constant bullet sponges is what gives it a bad taste. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Poor sign posting and level design, Chapter 1 was never updated with recommendations. Chapter 2 was supposed to be free and ended up being a paid addition. 3D Realms is trash. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« une gemme comme on en trouve rarement. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 h played

In players' words

« I'm scared the entire time playing this game. I love both the main game and DLC. It is a well refined shooter. I picked this up because it reminded me of Blood. »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« Fantastic game, won't fault it there. But not a fan we have to buy each chapter coming out, that's pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« A wonder homage to my days with Blood, no complaints. Wonderful to see 3D Realms and Interplay appear on my screen. Yes, nostalgia, but also good. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Thought this would be a fun FPS, however the FPS gameplay quickly becomes repetitive; resources are scarce; enemies and environments are bland and washed out; game relies entirely on jump scares and poor lighting to keep it interesting. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Seul point négatif concernant le gameplay : l'IA est très mauvaise, et les ennemis restent souvent coincés devant les portes. Autrement, ce jeu est EXCELLENT. Vivement la suite (qui est déjà prévue) »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« whos bright ♥♥♥♥♥♥ idea was it to loop title screen music for the whole game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Très bon héritier de Blood. Les meilleurs 10€ investit pour tuer des trucs depuis longtemps. Vivement la suite. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« its a chore after chapter 1, chapter 2 has very cheap boss fights and very little actual creativity unlike chapter 1. the constant bullet sponges is what gives it a bad taste. »
👎 anonymous review · 22 h played
« Vous aimez le bouilli de pixel et vous êtes fan d'ancien fps alors foncé et si tu veux voir un petit aperçu voici le lien de la rediffusion de mon live : https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1653311512 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Poor sign posting and level design, Chapter 1 was never updated with recommendations. Chapter 2 was supposed to be free and ended up being a paid addition. 3D Realms is trash. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« A la base si je voulais un bon pc c'était pour ce jeu et c un peu con avec le recul parce que c vrm pas une dinguerie sinon le jeu est bien franchement mais ca aurait pu etre un peu plus une folie »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« une gemme comme on en trouve rarement. »
👍 anonymous review · 17 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
92 % pos · n=166
Graphics / art
95 % pos · n=62
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=33
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=26
Content / longevity
57 % pos · n=23
Interface / UX
8 % pos · n=13
Value for money
89 % pos · n=9
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay166152410
Graphics / art625912
Audio / music333102
Story / writing262006
Content / longevity231319
Interface / UX131111
Value for money9801
Stability / bugs3102
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 18 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.7 h.

<2h
57 % (n=23)
2-10h
92 % (n=133)
10-25h
96 % (n=195)
>25h
97 % (n=142)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 94% positive94SepOct 2025 : 86% positive86OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovFeb 2026 : 93% positive93FebMar 2026 : 95% positive95MarApr 2026 : 87% positive87AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

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

💶 Price history

€6.81€7.73€8.65€9.57€10.492023202420252026€7.31

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 13, 2022 · All-time low: €7.31 (Oct 28, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,7 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 35 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 152 positive mentions out of 166
  • Graphics: 59 positive mentions out of 62
  • Audio: 31 positive mentions out of 33
  • Story: 20 positive mentions out of 26
  • Price: 8 positive mentions out of 9

Weaknesses

  • UI: 1 positive mention out of 13
  • Performance: 0 positive mention out of 1
  • Bugs: 1 positive mention out of 3
  • Content: 13 positive mentions out of 23

Who is it for?

Fans of nostalgic arcade shooters who enjoy a gripping, atmosphere‑rich horror experience will find this title compelling. Its tight gunplay and retro design cater to players craving both nostalgia and intense action.

Is CULTIC worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 8,492 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 9,75€.

Verdict

CULTIC delivers a polished, atmospheric shooter that has captured the hearts of a wide audience. Despite minor UI and performance hiccups, its core strengths in gameplay, visuals, and sound make it a standout indie title.

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