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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 35 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT 12 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift

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Released February 6, 2026
sample: 411 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
68/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 64 % · 793 reviews (« Mixed »)
39,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nearly three-quarters of players who stuck around past the first two hours kept driving, with long-term fans pushing the praise to 91 percent. Yet the biggest gap between love and frustration sits in the engine itself: control feels smooth for most, but six players gripe about performance for every one who approves.

What it's about: Carmageddon fait son grand retour avec ses combats motorisés violents revisités dans un style roguelite. Adaptez-vous et améliorez votre véhicule pour massacrer des hordes de zombies post-apocalyptiques. L'héritage perdure, encore plus brutal que jamais.

In-game

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« Played all of the games when I was a kid. This is something different and really fun in my opinion. Not sure what all the hate is about. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played822
« Good game, there ought to be more roguelite racing games. Should not have been called Carmageddon. At best this should be "Original Title: Featuring the Eagle from the Carmageddon series". Or Carma-gaiden. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« This is not Carmageddon. This is the love child of Burnout Revenge and Twisted Metal, and brother, I am here for it. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played11
« Nothing like the original Carmageddon games, but still fun. Now if we could only get an Interstate '76 remake i could die happy. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played211
« Vraiment plaisent, un mélange de full auto et flatout avec l'OST de DOOM. Seul soucis l'optimisation au fraises a cause de l'Unreal engine 5. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Awesome game! Handling was rocky on launch but the devs quickly patched it! Handling is great now and the devs actually listen to their players! Definitely a shameless addiction now! »
👍 anonymous review · 81 h played
« - floaty driving - no soft damage model - autoaim - zombies are lame - looks ugly - no drivers - zero charm - overpriced It's really, really bad. 2/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1111
« Racing game, not a Carmageddon game. Name was used just to sell copies. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Too low features and shop upgrades are crap Racing mission on map only No Free roam Handling physics crap Boring game Shame dev.. Refunded. Carmageddon Max Damage is better.. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played32
« Graphiquement pas terrible, refuses de fonctionner avec un contrôleur, gameplay au clavier très désagréable et probablement rapidement répétitif. J'étais hype... je demande un refund... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« boring after 1h ... this has nothing to do with carmaggedon ... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It was enjoyable and had some great moments, but the game clearly needs more polish. At $39.99 it wasn't quite there for me, so I returned my copy. Looking forward to grabbing it again when it's discounted. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played

In players' words

« Played all of the games when I was a kid. This is something different and really fun in my opinion. Not sure what all the hate is about. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played822
« - floaty driving - no soft damage model - autoaim - zombies are lame - looks ugly - no drivers - zero charm - overpriced It's really, really bad. 2/10 »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1111
« Good game, there ought to be more roguelite racing games. Should not have been called Carmageddon. At best this should be "Original Title: Featuring the Eagle from the Carmageddon series". Or Carma-gaiden. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1
« Racing game, not a Carmageddon game. Name was used just to sell copies. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« This is not Carmageddon. This is the love child of Burnout Revenge and Twisted Metal, and brother, I am here for it. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played11
« Too low features and shop upgrades are crap Racing mission on map only No Free roam Handling physics crap Boring game Shame dev.. Refunded. Carmageddon Max Damage is better.. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played32
« Nothing like the original Carmageddon games, but still fun. Now if we could only get an Interstate '76 remake i could die happy. »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played211
« Graphiquement pas terrible, refuses de fonctionner avec un contrôleur, gameplay au clavier très désagréable et probablement rapidement répétitif. J'étais hype... je demande un refund... »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Vraiment plaisent, un mélange de full auto et flatout avec l'OST de DOOM. Seul soucis l'optimisation au fraises a cause de l'Unreal engine 5. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« boring after 1h ... this has nothing to do with carmaggedon ... »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Awesome game! Handling was rocky on launch but the devs quickly patched it! Handling is great now and the devs actually listen to their players! Definitely a shameless addiction now! »
👍 anonymous review · 81 h played
« It was enjoyable and had some great moments, but the game clearly needs more polish. At $39.99 it wasn't quite there for me, so I returned my copy. Looking forward to grabbing it again when it's discounted. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 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
72 % pos · n=116
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=35
Value for money
5 % pos · n=20
Performance
38 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
79 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Story / writing
43 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11683726
Content / longevity3514120
Value for money201316
Performance166010
Graphics / art141121
Audio / music121002
Stability / bugs8017
Story / writing7304
Multiplayer2002
Interface / UX1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.4 h.

🪤 57 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
25 % (n=84)
2-10h
72 % (n=116)
10-25h
88 % (n=102)
>25h
91 % (n=109)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Feb 2026 : 64% positive64FebMar 2026 : 85% positive85MarApr 2026 : 68% positive68AprJul 2026 : 56% positive56Jul

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

💶 Price history

€26.00€29.99€33.99€37.98€41.98€27.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 06, 2026 · All-time low: €27.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 33 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Driving thrills dominate: 83 positive gameplay mentions out of 116
  • Visuals earn nods: 11 positive graphics mentions out of 14
  • Audio gets a pass: 10 positive mentions out of 12

Weaknesses

  • Controls under fire: 10 negative performance mentions out of 16
  • Price outshouts value: 16 negative mentions out of 20
  • Content sparks mixed feelings: 20 negative mentions out of 35

Who is it for?

Fans of anarchic, arcade-style vehicular combat seeking replayable roguelite twists will feel at home. Anyone allergic to janky physics or bare-bones menus should steer clear.

Is Carmageddon: Rogue Shift worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 64% of 793 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: Driving thrills dominate. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

Carmageddon: Rogue Shift turns its chaotic spirit into long-haul appeal, but not without patchy controls and a price tag that rubs shoulders with disappointment. For those who survive the opening laps, the addiction kicks in and rarely lets go.

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