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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i5 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 750 (2GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows 11 Processeur : Intel Core i7 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Geforce GTX 1060 (6Gb) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card

Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance

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Released February 21, 2024
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
79/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 83 % · 4,404 reviews (« Very Positive »)
38,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Performance struggles dominate the conversation, with 22 negative mentions out of 24. Still, the game enjoys a Very Positive overall rating—83% of 4,404 Steam reviews are favorable, and 80% of post‑release feedback remains positive.

What it's about: Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance est plus qu'un jeu: c'est une aventure palpitante où vos talents de stratège décident du sort de l'humanité. Après la prise de pouvoir par les machines, la plus grande menace viendra peut-être des autres humains ayant survécu.

In-game

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« un bon potentiel . en éspèrent du nouveau contenu pour figniolé cette bonne idée »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 203 h played1
« super .bien il est trop bien ouiiii super chouette »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 16 h played1
« Great Game, Quick save F5 will be your friend. So many frustrating moments. More sim like than game like. Extremely challenging campaign. Not your typical RTS. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 81 h played1
« I love TDF:D because it scratches the same itch that World In Conflict did. It's not perfect, but it's well worth it for the price, I've more than had my money's worth of fun. There are some great mods to extend your enjoyment, as well. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 91 h played1
« Ca va mais il en manque des choses et j'èspére que le développeur pensera a ajouter des scénarios plus subtile ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 30 h played
« Je recommande fortement, un superbe RTS doublé d'une gestion sur MAP (minimaliste) mais ils prévoient un mode conquete à la Total war. Moi je dis feu !!! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 36 h played
« le peux de contenu dus jeux est payent »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 10 h played1
« injouable et foireux en mutlijoueur. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 0 h played1
« Interesting idea, but like a lot of people, I got to mission 4 and then ended up with game-breaking bugs. You're think using the IP of Terminator would require some competent coding, but I guess not. 3/10 »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 2 h played3
« Optimize your game. Runs like trash. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played1
« Very fun scenarios but some campaign missions aren't even close to being balanced, which can entirely derail your gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 31 h played1
« Très bon rts mais moddé c'est encore mieux... Je recommande aussi de jouer avec Wand parce que meme en normal la campagne reste hardcore je trouve. Bref bon contenu pour une très bonne idée et une bonne exécution. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 53 h played

In players' words

« un bon potentiel . en éspèrent du nouveau contenu pour figniolé cette bonne idée »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 203 h played1
« le peux de contenu dus jeux est payent »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 10 h played1
« super .bien il est trop bien ouiiii super chouette »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2024 · 16 h played1
« injouable et foireux en mutlijoueur. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2025 · 0 h played1
« Great Game, Quick save F5 will be your friend. So many frustrating moments. More sim like than game like. Extremely challenging campaign. Not your typical RTS. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 81 h played1
« Interesting idea, but like a lot of people, I got to mission 4 and then ended up with game-breaking bugs. You're think using the IP of Terminator would require some competent coding, but I guess not. 3/10 »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 2 h played3
« I love TDF:D because it scratches the same itch that World In Conflict did. It's not perfect, but it's well worth it for the price, I've more than had my money's worth of fun. There are some great mods to extend your enjoyment, as well. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 91 h played1
« Optimize your game. Runs like trash. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played1
« Ca va mais il en manque des choses et j'èspére que le développeur pensera a ajouter des scénarios plus subtile ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 30 h played
« Very fun scenarios but some campaign missions aren't even close to being balanced, which can entirely derail your gameplay. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 31 h played1
« Je recommande fortement, un superbe RTS doublé d'une gestion sur MAP (minimaliste) mais ils prévoient un mode conquete à la Total war. Moi je dis feu !!! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2025 · 36 h played
« Très bon rts mais moddé c'est encore mieux... Je recommande aussi de jouer avec Wand parce que meme en normal la campagne reste hardcore je trouve. Bref bon contenu pour une très bonne idée et une bonne exécution. »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 53 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
79 % pos · n=149
Story / writing
69 % pos · n=32
Performance
0 % pos · n=24
Content / longevity
61 % pos · n=18
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=11
Value for money
78 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay149117428
Story / writing322237
Performance240222
Content / longevity181116
Stability / bugs120012
Graphics / art11902
Value for money9702
Audio / music7700
Interface / UX6015
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 57 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.

<2h
15 % (n=26)
2-10h
59 % (n=46)
10-25h
76 % (n=72)
>25h
88 % (n=344)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+12 pts) — updates have won players over
Feb 2026 : 72% positive72FebMar 2026 : 71% positive71MarApr 2026 : 78% positive78AprMay 2026 : 82% positive82MayJun 2026 : 83% positive83JunJul 2026 : 83% positive83Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 80 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 19,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

1 review videos analyzed: 1 positive0 mixed0 negative

Les joueurs Steam et les créateurs YouTube convergent sur l'appréciation du gameplay, de la story, des graphismes et de l'audio du jeu Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, avec une majorité de commentaires positifs. Cependant, les joueurs Steam expriment des sentiments négatifs concernant les performances, les bugs et l'interface utilisateur, aspects qui ne sont pas abordés par les créateurs YouTube dans les vidéos analysées.

Gameplay
100 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1

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Strengths

  • Gameplay receives strong praise: 117 positive mentions out of 149.
  • Story is well‑received: 22 positive mentions out of 32.
  • Graphics are lauded: 9 positive mentions out of 11.
  • Audio has unanimous approval: 7 positive mentions out of 7.
  • Long‑term players are satisfied: 88% positive among the >25 h cohort (344 reviews).

Weaknesses

  • Performance is a major pain point: 22 negative mentions out of 24.
  • Bugs cripple the experience: 12 negative mentions out of 12.
  • User interface frustrates players: 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Multiplayer mode is universally disliked: 1 negative mention out of 1.

Who is it for?

Strategists who enjoy deep turn‑based tactics and a robust single‑player campaign will find plenty to love, provided they can overlook the optimization hiccups.

Is Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 83% of 4,404 Steam reviews are positive (player score 79/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay receives strong praise. Current price: 38,99€.

Verdict

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance delivers a compelling strategic experience that resonates with its core audience, as reflected by its high overall Steam approval. Yet the persistent performance and stability issues keep it from reaching a broader appeal. Players who prioritize gameplay depth over polish are likely to enjoy it.

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