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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer Processeur : Intel Core i5 (x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support, ARM64) Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB VRAM DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Any compatible soundcard

Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Niche cult favorite
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Released December 12, 2025
sample: 429 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
85/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 84 % · 1,467 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 75/100 (30 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+10)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Terminator 2D: NO FATE a captivé les joueurs avec son gameplay addictif, 83 mentions positives sur 96, et son audio de haute qualité, 33 mentions positives sur 33. Les joueurs ont également apprécié l'ambiance rétro et l'hommage au film original, avec 19 mentions de nostalgie et 17 mentions de style rétro.

What it's about: Ressentez des frissons avec Terminator 2 : Le Jugement Dernier avec son style arcade et ses graphiques pixelisés sur mesure ! Dans cette histoire unique mêlant scènes iconiques de la super production et scénarios originaux avec fins multiples, le sort de l’humanité est désormais entre vos mains.

In-game

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« Worth the wait... Stayed up past midnight to play this, wish I could keep going but unfortunately I need to get my old ass to sleep for work. This is the 2d Terminator game we all wanted to play growing up. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played4433
« Yes this game is good, its a fun retro shooter game but it not worth 30 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ dollars lol. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11
« It's an arcade game for older people (like me) who play arcade games on MAME and can't get past the first boss. 11/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played2111
« amazing. seems like it has bits and pieces thrown in as Easter eggs from all the old 2d games. this team needs to do a die hard game with same controls and movement flow »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played11
« Old fashioned arcade game style that respect and honours Terminator franchise, good level of difficulty, different modes, if you are a terminator fan, don't miss it ! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Un des rares bons jeux tirés d'un film. Vraiment cool ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« I'm only choosing a thumb's down because of the price. 30 bucks is too much for this game, but it is a fun retro title so get it for a deep discount before trying. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played4411
« Its short....very short. Fun thrill ride whilst it lasts but I can`t recommend it for the price. If it goes below a tenner then it`s a must buy. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played311
« 43 minutes in, watching cutscenes and not rushing, and I have only 3 levels to finish the game. Way too expensive for what it is. T2 is my childhood but behind robbed blind for it isn't in my plans. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« Game is too short and you have to play the entire thing if you run out of continues...hardcore :( »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played111
« I simply don't understand all the positive reviews. The gameplay is mediocre even by the standards of SNES or Sega Genesis games. The story mode of this game lasts one hour. No, you didn't misread that. One hour of gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played211
« jeu sympathique pour les nostalgique de terminator 2 . mais aurais pu faire mieux pour les graphismes . mais sinon un bon jeu . »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Worth the wait... Stayed up past midnight to play this, wish I could keep going but unfortunately I need to get my old ass to sleep for work. This is the 2d Terminator game we all wanted to play growing up. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played4433
« I'm only choosing a thumb's down because of the price. 30 bucks is too much for this game, but it is a fun retro title so get it for a deep discount before trying. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played4411
« Yes this game is good, its a fun retro shooter game but it not worth 30 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ dollars lol. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played11
« Its short....very short. Fun thrill ride whilst it lasts but I can`t recommend it for the price. If it goes below a tenner then it`s a must buy. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played311
« It's an arcade game for older people (like me) who play arcade games on MAME and can't get past the first boss. 11/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played2111
« 43 minutes in, watching cutscenes and not rushing, and I have only 3 levels to finish the game. Way too expensive for what it is. T2 is my childhood but behind robbed blind for it isn't in my plans. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played1
« amazing. seems like it has bits and pieces thrown in as Easter eggs from all the old 2d games. this team needs to do a die hard game with same controls and movement flow »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played11
« Game is too short and you have to play the entire thing if you run out of continues...hardcore :( »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played111
« Old fashioned arcade game style that respect and honours Terminator franchise, good level of difficulty, different modes, if you are a terminator fan, don't miss it ! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« I simply don't understand all the positive reviews. The gameplay is mediocre even by the standards of SNES or Sega Genesis games. The story mode of this game lasts one hour. No, you didn't misread that. One hour of gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played211
« Un des rares bons jeux tirés d'un film. Vraiment cool ! »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« jeu sympathique pour les nostalgique de terminator 2 . mais aurais pu faire mieux pour les graphismes . mais sinon un bon jeu . »
👍 anonymous review · 4 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
86 % pos · n=96
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=39
Value for money
9 % pos · n=34
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=33
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=33
Content / longevity
35 % pos · n=31
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9683211
Graphics / art393612
Value for money343031
Story / writing332913
Audio / music333300
Content / longevity3111317
Performance2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.

🪤 51 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
66 % (n=92)
2-10h
90 % (n=241)
10-25h
99 % (n=75)
>25h
95 % (n=21)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+9 pts) — updates have won players over
Dec 2025 : 76% positive76DecJan 2026 : 89% positive89JanFeb 2026 : 84% positive84FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 89% positive89AprMay 2026 : 83% positive83MayJun 2026 : 83% positive83JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

💶 Price history

€19.50€22.49€25.49€28.48€31.482026€20.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 12, 2025 · All-time low: €20.99 (May 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 32 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Le gameplay est largement apprécié : 83 mentions positives sur 96
  • L'audio est de haute qualité : 33 mentions positives sur 33
  • L'ambiance rétro et l'hommage au film original sont appréciés : 19 mentions de nostalgie et 17 mentions de style rétro

Weaknesses

  • Le prix est considéré comme élevé : 31 mentions négatives sur 34
  • Le contenu est jugé insuffisant : 17 mentions négatives sur 31

Who is it for?

Ce jeu est idéal pour les fans de la série Terminator et les amateurs de jeux d'action 2D rétro. Les joueurs qui aiment les jeux avec une forte ambiance et un gameplay addictif seront également satisfaits.

Is Terminator 2D: NO FATE worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 84% of 1,467 Steam reviews are positive (player score 85/100). Most-praised strength: Le gameplay est largement apprécié. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

En dépit de quelques critiques sur le prix et le contenu, Terminator 2D: NO FATE est un jeu très apprécié qui offre une expérience de jeu engageante et immersive. Avec une note globale de 84% de critiques positives et une note post-lancement de 87%, ce jeu est un must pour les fans de la série et les amateurs de jeux d'action 2D rétro.

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