Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD Phenom II X4 965 / Intel Core i3-2120 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 7770 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
A pixel-art storm of bullets and boomers, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun delivers 40k carnage in short, intense bursts. Yet beneath its retro sheen, framerate hiccups and UI stumbles keep the red score from perfect.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 121 | 71 | 13 | 37 |
| Graphics / art | 37 | 35 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 25 | 9 | 3 | 13 |
| Audio / music | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
| Interface / UX | 16 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| Story / writing | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.6 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 11, 2023 · All-time low: €7.25 (May 20, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Boomer shooters reign: 17 positive mentions of pure, explosive fun, making it the game’s most celebrated hook.
- Visual homage: Pixel art and Warhammer aesthetics shine with 35 positive mentions out of 37, almost unanimously praised.
- Long-term pull: Players logging over 25 hours reward Boltgun with a 94% positivity rate, showing staying power.
- Daemons come to life: Audio earns 15 positive mentions, with the soundtrack amplifying the grimdark atmosphere.
Weaknesses
- Frame-time woes: Performance limps behind with only 4 positive mentions out of 7, overshadowing the action.
- UI friction: 15 negative mentions single out the interface as a persistent annoyance.
- Content concerns: 13 negative mentions question depth and replayability, tempering high early praise.
- Early hiccups: In the four months since launch, the positivity rate dips to 82%, lagging behind the overall 90%.
Who is it for?
Lovers of throwback shooters who adore pixel art and Warhammer 40k lore will revel in Boltgun’s frenetic combat. Casual players seeking a deep, polished campaign should temper expectations.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 90% of 17,925 Steam reviews are positive (player score 82/100). Most-praised strength: Boomer shooters reign. Current price: 7,25€ (67% off).
Verdict
Boltgun is a love letter to 90s shooters wrapped in 41st millennium iconography. Its flaws—stutters and sticky menus—are real but don’t erase the visceral joy of unloading bolters into heretics. A cult hit, not a flawless one.
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