Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP / Vista / 7 Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire : 1 Go de RAM Graphismes : 1280x720 de résolution minimale, compatibilité OpenGL 2.0, carte graphique recommandée avec 128 Mo de RAM Disque dur : 175 Mo d'espace disponible Certaines cartes graphiques intégrées Intel HD fonctionnent avec le jeu mais ne sont pas officiellement prises en charge.
FTL: Faster Than Light
Captains keep charting doomed galactic courses for well past 25 hours, fueling an enduring legacy backed by 78,295 reviews boasting a 95% global positive rating. Recent post-release stats confirm this steady trajectory with an 88% approval rate across sampled logs. Core mechanics anchor the enthusiasm, drawing 117 positive mentions out of 144 for gameplay.
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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 | 144 | 117 | 4 | 23 |
| Content / longevity | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 53 h on median; those who dislike it: 20 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 Sep 14, 2012 · All-time low: €2.49 (Dec 26, 2014)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay mechanics drive immense praise: 117 positive mentions out of 144
- Audio design delivers a stellar impression: 11 positive mentions out of 11
- Narrative elements hit the mark: 5 positive mentions out of 5
- Value proposition stands strong: 6 positive mentions out of 6
- Content scope satisfies long-term runs: 13 positive mentions out of 16
Weaknesses
- Gameplay frustration surfaces occasionally: 23 negative mentions out of 144
- Content variety draws minor complaints: 3 negative mentions out of 16
- Technical hiccups appear in rare instances: 2 negative mentions out of 4
Who is it for?
Tacticians and sci-fi enthusiasts who relish brutal roguelike difficulty and complex crew management will find endless depth here, particularly those ready to sink over 25 hours into deep space runs.
Is FTL: Faster Than Light worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 78,295 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay mechanics drive immense praise. Current price: 3,49€ (65% off).
Verdict
This relentless voyage through hostile space proves that austere presentation and punishing RNG can forge an enduring classic. While occasional mechanical frustrations emerge, the overwhelming player consensus cements its status as an elite strategy experience.
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