Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : WINDOWS® 10+(64-BIT Required) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4460, 2.70GHz or AMD FX™-6300 or better Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 or AMD Radeon™ R7 260x with 2GB Video RAM DirectX : Version 11
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : WINDOWS® 10+(64-BIT Required) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i7 3770 3.4GHz or AMD equivalent or better Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 with 3GB VRAM DirectX : Version 11
The Complex: Expedition
The bulk of reviewers have spent between two and ten hours in the game, indicating a solid engagement window. Overall Steam reception is Very Positive, with 90 % of all reviews and 91 % of post‑launch reviews rating it favorably.
What it's about: When a routine expedition into The Complex goes horribly wrong, you're left alone and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways, otherwise known as the Backrooms. Might there be something following you?
In-game
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 | 56 | 48 | 3 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 36 | 35 | 1 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 30 | 27 | 2 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 29 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 29 | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Performance | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Value for money | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.5 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 Jul 18, 2023 · All-time low: €9.75 (Jul 18, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 3 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Story shines with 27 positive mentions out of 30 (90 % positive).
- Graphics earn 27 positive mentions out of 29 (93 % positive).
- Audio is almost flawless, receiving 35 positive mentions out of 36 (97 % positive).
- Gameplay is well‑received, tallying 48 positive mentions out of 56 (86 % positive).
- Exploration appears as a frequent keyword (9 mentions), underscoring its central role.
Weaknesses
- Performance struggles, with only 7 positive mentions out of 20 (35 % positive) and 12 negative mentions.
- Bugs are a pain point, yielding just 1 positive mention out of 12 (8 % positive) and 11 negative mentions.
- User interface receives no praise, 0 positive mentions out of 4 (0 % positive).
Who is it for?
Players who crave atmospheric action‑adventure with strong narrative, immersive audio, and striking visuals will enjoy The Complex: Expedition. Those who can tolerate occasional performance hiccups and UI quirks will still find the experience rewarding.
Is The Complex: Expedition worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 90% of 2,615 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Story shines. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
The game enjoys a Very Positive Steam score, driven by its story, graphics, and audio excellence. While core gameplay and exploration keep players invested, performance and UI issues temper the overall experience. If you prioritize atmosphere over technical polish, it’s a compelling pick.
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