The tactical FPS core dominates the conversation, with 115 gameplay mentions and 68 of them positive. Post‑release sentiment leans mixed, as 70% of the 405 sampled reviews are positive, while the overall Steam rating sits at 69% positive. Players who log more than ten hours are especially enthusiastic, reaching 88% positive in the 10‑25 h bucket and 100% beyond 25 h.
In-game
« rafraichissant. recommande si vous aimez les jeux style splinter cell »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« such a good game, sql's voice actor really stood out to me, he had amazing crisp in his voice lines »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Solid game. Great story. Fun gameplay. Resurgence team set out with a clear goal and nailed it in my opinion. If you like story driven, stealth fps, you'll enjoy this game! »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« I liked it, Its an old school slow movement style FPS. I liked it for the cost that it is. I wont be playing it again after i finish it, but its entertaining and i thought the story was ok. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« Really just fun to play a singleplayer shooter with some love put in it again. Starts a little slow but has fun stealth and gunplay and feel its worth the asking price. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« For an indie studio first game it's a solid one considering the price, overall its was a good time . »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« C'est que de l'infiltration, avec des touches sans icones (icone non disponible dans le jeu), c'est lent trop lent, les sauvegardes sont automatique et trop rare... A fuir. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« legit can't continue playing the game because you can't change de hacking keybinds so I'm stuck with no keybinds for them »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Would rather be analy raped than play this game never buy mid youtuber games »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« poorly optimized, ok gameplay, cheesy story, lots of yap. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Why make a game at all if it has literally 0 replay value? Sloppy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ story. Ending mission is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. "Let's throw a bunch of bullet sponges at you!" sick gameplay brother. »👎 anonymous review · 23 h played« good gunplay, great soundtrack, interesting world but WAY too many cutscenes of people standing around and exposition dumping Solid 7/10 »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
In players' words
« rafraichissant. recommande si vous aimez les jeux style splinter cell »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« C'est que de l'infiltration, avec des touches sans icones (icone non disponible dans le jeu), c'est lent trop lent, les sauvegardes sont automatique et trop rare... A fuir. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« such a good game, sql's voice actor really stood out to me, he had amazing crisp in his voice lines »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« legit can't continue playing the game because you can't change de hacking keybinds so I'm stuck with no keybinds for them »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Solid game. Great story. Fun gameplay. Resurgence team set out with a clear goal and nailed it in my opinion. If you like story driven, stealth fps, you'll enjoy this game! »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« Would rather be analy raped than play this game never buy mid youtuber games »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« I liked it, Its an old school slow movement style FPS. I liked it for the cost that it is. I wont be playing it again after i finish it, but its entertaining and i thought the story was ok. »👍 anonymous review · 11 h played« poorly optimized, ok gameplay, cheesy story, lots of yap. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Really just fun to play a singleplayer shooter with some love put in it again. Starts a little slow but has fun stealth and gunplay and feel its worth the asking price. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played« Why make a game at all if it has literally 0 replay value? Sloppy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ story. Ending mission is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥. "Let's throw a bunch of bullet sponges at you!" sick gameplay brother. »👎 anonymous review · 23 h played« For an indie studio first game it's a solid one considering the price, overall its was a good time . »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« good gunplay, great soundtrack, interesting world but WAY too many cutscenes of people standing around and exposition dumping Solid 7/10 »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
59 % pos · n=115
Story / writing
32 % pos · n=66
Graphics / art
69 % pos · n=26
Value for money
79 % pos · n=24
Performance
15 % pos · n=13
Audio / music
54 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
9 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=5
Content / longevity
67 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
115
68
5
42
Story / writing
66
21
6
39
Graphics / art
26
18
0
8
Value for money
24
19
0
5
Performance
13
2
0
11
Audio / music
13
7
0
6
Stability / bugs
11
1
0
10
Interface / UX
5
0
0
5
Content / longevity
3
2
0
1
Multiplayer
3
0
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 9.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.
🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
25 % (n=71)
2-10h
71 % (n=184)
10-25h
88 % (n=134)
>25h
100 % (n=16)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📉 Down since launch (-17 pts) — reception has worsened
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 04, 2025 · All-time low: €9.99 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 20 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 22,8 % of players.
Gameplay depth draws praise: 68 positive mentions out of 115 total.
Longer playtime correlates with higher satisfaction: 88% positive (134 reviews) for 10‑25 h and 100% positive (16 reviews) for >25 h.
Graphics receive solid approval: 18 positive mentions out of 26.
Audio is well‑received: 7 positive mentions out of 13.
Price is seen as good value: 19 positive mentions out of 24.
Weaknesses
Performance is a common gripe: 11 negative mentions out of 13.
Bugs dominate complaints: 10 negative mentions out of 11.
UI is universally disliked: 5 negative mentions out of 5.
Story polarizes players: 39 negative mentions out of 66.
Who is it for?
Fans of indie tactical shooters who enjoy deep FPS mechanics and can tolerate occasional technical hiccups will find Transience rewarding. Players who appreciate strong graphics, audio, and value for money will also be drawn in.
Is Transience worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 69% of 766 Steam reviews are positive (player score 70/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay depth draws praise. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Transience offers a compelling tactical FPS experience that shines for dedicated players, especially those who invest significant time. However, performance woes, bugs, and a weak narrative may deter newcomers or those seeking a polished package. Overall, it stands as a mixed‑review title with notable strengths for the right audience.
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