Minimum:
Interface : Microsoft Windows® XP avec Service Pack 1 ou Vista Processeur : 2.0 GHz Intel Pentium® 4 ou équivalent Mémoire : 512 Mo RAM (768 Mo RAM pour Vista) Graphismes : 128 Mo Video Card, avec support pour Pixel Shader 2.0 DirectX® : Dernière version DirectX 9.0c ou supérieure Disque dur : 4 Go avec 1 Go supplémentaire pour les créations Pour les ordinateurs utilisant les circuits intégrés pour Windows, le jeu nécessite : Intel Integrated Chipset, 945GM ou supérieur 2.6 GHz Pentium D CPU, ou 1.8 GHz Core 2 Duo, ou équivalent 768 Mo RAM CONNEXION INTERNET, AUTHENTIFICATION EN LIGNE ET ACCOR
Creativity takes center stage: 15 out of 20 players praise the boundless freedom to design creatures and worlds. Yet, the engine stumbles under the weight of ambition, with every mention of performance dredging up frustration.
What it's about: Be the architect of your own universe with Spore, an exciting single-player adventure. From Single Cell to Galactic God, evolve your creature in a universe of your own creations.
In-game
« A classic that DESPERATELY needs a spiritual successor since EA is allergic to making good games nowadays. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played2221« I make little guy, he gets legs, not little guy. Not little guy become galactic overlord. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played2111« The game I played the most on my laptop growing up, still hoping for a second game to come out ): »👍 anonymous review · 136 h played1« Amazing game. Runs nice and smooth and is one of the greatest games even though it is from 2008. This game shall never die. »👍 anonymous review · 182 h played2« Life changing game. As a kid, this game was so so amazing, if you never played it before, you must give it a chance. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« The game from my childhood, it's still a lot of fun even though it has aged a little poorly, but it's a great game to introduce to a child. There are some really good roleplaying elements within the game, and the space level is my favorite. »👍 anonymous review · 27 h played1
« This game is still being sold for over $20 while the servers are no longer online and you cannot fully play the game or all of the content. Shameful of EA. »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played41« Spore is very cool game, one of the my most favorite games in childhood, but EA block spore servers for steam users, that's why I can't recommend this »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played5« Impossibilité de se connecter et d'accéder à toutes les fonctionnalités si l'achat est fait sur Steam. Besoin de racheter une deuxième fois le jeu sur Origin. Parfaitement honteux. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« Instable, ça plante et à chaque fois il faut recommencer une nouvelle partie »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT PLAY SPORE PAST 2025, I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT MY GAME JUST STARTED FLASHING BLACK OVER MY DESKTOP AND I DONT KNOW IF IM IN AN ARG OR IF MY COMPUTER'S BROKEN »👎 anonymous review · 76 h played« Bro my game was bugging out and in tribal stage which made the towns become submerged under water... anyway I started a new playthrough and my og species turned up in the following tribal stage. Holy reunion! »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played111
In players' words
« A classic that DESPERATELY needs a spiritual successor since EA is allergic to making good games nowadays. »👍 anonymous review · 77 h played2221« This game is still being sold for over $20 while the servers are no longer online and you cannot fully play the game or all of the content. Shameful of EA. »👎 anonymous review · 16 h played41« I make little guy, he gets legs, not little guy. Not little guy become galactic overlord. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played2111« Spore is very cool game, one of the my most favorite games in childhood, but EA block spore servers for steam users, that's why I can't recommend this »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played5« The game I played the most on my laptop growing up, still hoping for a second game to come out ): »👍 anonymous review · 136 h played1« Impossibilité de se connecter et d'accéder à toutes les fonctionnalités si l'achat est fait sur Steam. Besoin de racheter une deuxième fois le jeu sur Origin. Parfaitement honteux. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« Amazing game. Runs nice and smooth and is one of the greatest games even though it is from 2008. This game shall never die. »👍 anonymous review · 182 h played2« Instable, ça plante et à chaque fois il faut recommencer une nouvelle partie »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Life changing game. As a kid, this game was so so amazing, if you never played it before, you must give it a chance. »👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1« WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT PLAY SPORE PAST 2025, I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT MY GAME JUST STARTED FLASHING BLACK OVER MY DESKTOP AND I DONT KNOW IF IM IN AN ARG OR IF MY COMPUTER'S BROKEN »👎 anonymous review · 76 h played« The game from my childhood, it's still a lot of fun even though it has aged a little poorly, but it's a great game to introduce to a child. There are some really good roleplaying elements within the game, and the space level is my favorite. »👍 anonymous review · 27 h played1« Bro my game was bugging out and in tribal stage which made the towns become submerged under water... anyway I started a new playthrough and my og species turned up in the following tribal stage. Holy reunion! »👍 anonymous review · 20 h played111
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=115
Stability / bugs
4 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=20
Value for money
11 % pos · n=9
Graphics / art
38 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
71 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
67 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
33 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
115
100
9
6
Stability / bugs
24
1
1
22
Content / longevity
20
15
3
2
Value for money
9
1
0
8
Graphics / art
8
3
1
4
Performance
7
0
0
7
Story / writing
7
5
0
2
Interface / UX
6
4
0
2
Multiplayer
6
2
0
4
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 17 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.4 h.
<2h
76 % (n=25)
2-10h
90 % (n=146)
10-25h
94 % (n=142)
>25h
94 % (n=183)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 21, 2012 · All-time low: €1.99 (Dec 22, 2021)
The sandbox shines: 100 positive mentions out of 115 for gameplay, with players celebrating the evolutionary creativity as the game’s defining feature.
Hours of pure fun: Players who log over 25 hours rate their experience overwhelmingly positive (94% of 183 reviews).
Humor and charm: 10 mentions of 'humor' and 5 of 'amusant' highlight the game’s playful, lighthearted tone that resonates with the community.
Weaknesses
Performance pains: All 7 technical mentions under 'performance' are negative, pointing to consistent struggles with frame drops and stability.
Pricing frustrations: 8 out of 9 price-related comments are negative, often framing the experience as overpriced for its technical shortcomings.
Bugs and crashes: 22 out of 24 mentions of bugs are negative, with 'crash' appearing 6 times, signaling reliability issues that mar the experience.
Who is it for?
Fans of open-ended creativity and playful exploration will adore Spore, especially if they value imagination over technical polish. Those seeking a tight, performance-driven experience may want to look elsewhere.
Is SPORE™ worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 93% of 72,099 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The sandbox shines. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Spore delivers a uniquely charming and creative journey, but its technical baggage holds it back from greatness. It remains a cult favorite for its bold vision, flaws and all.
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