Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows® 10 version 1909 or newer Processeur : Quad Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GTX 1050 Mobile / AMD Radeon RX470 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Please note that Intel Integrated Graphics (UHD, Iris Xe) are not supported. Intel Arc graphics cards may cause problems due to open driver issues.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows® 10 version 1909 or newer Processeur : Hexa Core Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super / AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 10 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Please note that Intel Integrated Graphics (UHD, Iris Xe) are not supported. Intel Arc graphics cards may cause problems due to open driver issues.
Players are sinking a significant amount of time into Pioneers of Pagonia, with 256 players having played for over 25 hours, and the gameplay is a major factor in this engagement, with 51 positive mentions out of 90. The overall reception is Very Positive, with 82% of players holding a positive view. However, the story and content aspects have received criticism.
What it's about: Rendez l'espoir à un monde perdu dans le brouillard. Menez vos pionniers sur les îles de Pagonia, unifiez les tribus dispersées, bâtissez des communautés florissantes et découvrez l'histoire de votre peuple en reconquérant votre monde dans une nouvelle campagne.
In-game
« great game, but wayland/proton needs a bit love to stabilize it a bit more, there are a few crashes, save often under linux »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played2« Un jeu fluide, agréable, sans prise de tête. »👍 anonymous review · 220 h played« l'évolution clair et précise de the settlers, ce jeu est énorme ! »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played« c'est un excellent jeu de build , si vous aimez les defis et les settlers ,ce jeu est fait pour vous »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« excellent comme les premiers settlers »👍 anonymous review · 42 h played« Super jeu chill - j'y retrouve l'experience settlers 2 »👍 anonymous review · 48 h played
« The base game is nowhere near finished, yet the greedy developers are already pushing out DLC for a quick buck. I’ve been rooting for this game since Early Access, but this shameless cash grab completely killed my interest »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played1« I'm sorry but the game took years to finish (1.0 release) and the first thing you do is add an (mediocre) paid DLC? Hell no. You've earned yourself this review. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played11« Sure it's a competent game. But it's just so dull, forgettable and uninspired. Just like this review. »👎 anonymous review · 18 h played1« I bought this for the Settlers nostalgia, but instead of polishing the base game and expanding the content, they just pushed out DLC. That’s a hard pass from me; I won’t be buying it. »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played11« Uggly game, awful, i got it since 1 year and still we can't change the resolution ! try to play this game on a ultrawide screen, you have this feeling you play by 640x480px ! »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Good game overall, even though the AI of your workers can make a simple task take hours »👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
In players' words
« great game, but wayland/proton needs a bit love to stabilize it a bit more, there are a few crashes, save often under linux »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played2« The base game is nowhere near finished, yet the greedy developers are already pushing out DLC for a quick buck. I’ve been rooting for this game since Early Access, but this shameless cash grab completely killed my interest »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played1« Un jeu fluide, agréable, sans prise de tête. »👍 anonymous review · 220 h played« I'm sorry but the game took years to finish (1.0 release) and the first thing you do is add an (mediocre) paid DLC? Hell no. You've earned yourself this review. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played11« l'évolution clair et précise de the settlers, ce jeu est énorme ! »👍 anonymous review · 18 h played« Sure it's a competent game. But it's just so dull, forgettable and uninspired. Just like this review. »👎 anonymous review · 18 h played1« c'est un excellent jeu de build , si vous aimez les defis et les settlers ,ce jeu est fait pour vous »👍 anonymous review · 32 h played« I bought this for the Settlers nostalgia, but instead of polishing the base game and expanding the content, they just pushed out DLC. That’s a hard pass from me; I won’t be buying it. »👎 anonymous review · 24 h played11« excellent comme les premiers settlers »👍 anonymous review · 42 h played« Uggly game, awful, i got it since 1 year and still we can't change the resolution ! try to play this game on a ultrawide screen, you have this feeling you play by 640x480px ! »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Super jeu chill - j'y retrouve l'experience settlers 2 »👍 anonymous review · 48 h played« Good game overall, even though the AI of your workers can make a simple task take hours »👍 anonymous review · 38 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
57 % pos · n=90
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
70 % pos · n=20
Story / writing
21 % pos · n=19
Value for money
11 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
12 % pos · n=8
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
90
51
5
34
Content / longevity
23
4
1
18
Graphics / art
20
14
0
6
Story / writing
19
4
0
15
Value for money
9
1
0
8
Interface / UX
8
1
0
7
Performance
7
3
0
4
Stability / bugs
6
3
0
3
Multiplayer
4
0
0
4
Audio / music
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 40 h on median; those who dislike it: 16 h.
<2h
15 % (n=20)
2-10h
49 % (n=63)
10-25h
58 % (n=83)
>25h
82 % (n=256)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+8 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 13, 2023 · All-time low: €20.99 (Jul 14, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 48 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,8 % of players.
Gameplay is a major strength, with 51 positive mentions out of 90
Graphics have been praised, with 14 positive mentions out of 20
The game's ability to keep players engaged is evident, with 256 players having played for over 25 hours and 82% of them being positive
Weaknesses
The story has been a letdown, with 15 negative mentions out of 19
Content has been criticized, with 18 negative mentions out of 23
Multiplayer has been a disappointment, with 4 negative mentions out of 4
Who is it for?
Fans of simulation and strategy games will enjoy Pioneers of Pagonia, particularly those who are looking for a game that can keep them engaged for long periods of time. However, those seeking a strong narrative or robust multiplayer features may want to look elsewhere.
Is Pioneers of Pagonia worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 82% of 5,403 Steam reviews are positive (player score 68/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is a major strength. Current price: 34,99€.
Verdict
Pioneers of Pagonia has clearly resonated with its player base, offering engaging gameplay and visuals that have contributed to its Very Positive overall rating. While it falls short in some areas, notably its story and multiplayer components, the game's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the simulation and strategy genres.
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