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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: OS *: Windows® 7 Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6600 or AMD Phenom™ X3 8750 processor or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Video card must be 512 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0 Hard Drive: 10 GB HD space DirectX: 9.0c

Recommended: Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Video card 2048 MB or more Hard Drive: 10 GB HD space on a SSD

Insurgency

Community hit
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Released January 22, 2014
sample: 498 reviews posted after launch (153 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 124,686 reviews (« Very Positive »)
12,49€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over 40 percent of players stay locked in for more than 25 hours, cementing a brutal tactical loop that commands absolute dedication. Across 498 sampled post-release evaluations, 91 percent lean positive, backed by a stellar 92 percent lifetime approval across a massive 124,686 reviews.

What it's about: Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

In-game

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« Better than that POS sandstorm. Eg. why am i coughing in regular smoke in sandstorm... was good in its hayday. doesnt work anymore sadly. RIP to a once good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 1258 h played1
« J'en ai défouraillé des p'tits Q avec mon sniper sur ce jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 332 h played
« [b][h1]Note : 6/10 ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆[/h1][/b] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Jeux assez réaliste gameplay facile à prendre en main, les menu sont au début assez compliqué mais pas très grave. Jeux que je conseille fortement +1 bravo les dév pour cette masterclasse infinis de l'espace.(INOX REVIENT STP) »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played
« Semi arcade. Il demande rapidité, réflexes, réflexion. Bon jeu. Gros bémol sur les spawn qui sont facilement accessibles par les tirs ennemis. Et dommage car désormais les serveurs sont peu fréquentés. 900 joueurs en pointe. »
👍 anonymous review · 1407 h played
« It is a very nice game, really realistic and competitive, it can be hard to aim at someone but it depends on your skills, big variety of game mode, excellent overall! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« This piece of junk runs an anticheat that basically bricks my PC as soon as I launch it. PC doesn't even react to CTRL+ALT+DELETE and the game won't launch. Not keen on keeping spyware on my PC. DON'T BUY »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played11
« game keeps crashing and freezes my pc, and i thought i was the only one experiencing it, apparently anti cheat causes and happens to a lot of players »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« I kinda like this game. Its fun to play. But as of right now, its nearly dead. Only one or two servers have players and the developers dont seem to work on the problems... sad but nowadays, theres better options »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played1
« Le jeu doit être natif Linux mais ne se lance pas. Il faut supprimer le fichier libgcc_s.so.1 pour qu'il se lance en mode Steam Linux Runtime »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Jeu injouable depuis peu : il fait systématiquement planter mon PC à chaque lancement. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Réaliste au point d'avoir peur IRL de voir un sniper au loin. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played

In players' words

« Better than that POS sandstorm. Eg. why am i coughing in regular smoke in sandstorm... was good in its hayday. doesnt work anymore sadly. RIP to a once good game. »
👍 anonymous review · 1258 h played1
« This piece of junk runs an anticheat that basically bricks my PC as soon as I launch it. PC doesn't even react to CTRL+ALT+DELETE and the game won't launch. Not keen on keeping spyware on my PC. DON'T BUY »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played11
« J'en ai défouraillé des p'tits Q avec mon sniper sur ce jeu ! »
👍 anonymous review · 332 h played
« game keeps crashing and freezes my pc, and i thought i was the only one experiencing it, apparently anti cheat causes and happens to a lot of players »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« [b][h1]Note : 6/10 ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆[/h1][/b] »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I kinda like this game. Its fun to play. But as of right now, its nearly dead. Only one or two servers have players and the developers dont seem to work on the problems... sad but nowadays, theres better options »
👎 anonymous review · 38 h played1
« Jeux assez réaliste gameplay facile à prendre en main, les menu sont au début assez compliqué mais pas très grave. Jeux que je conseille fortement +1 bravo les dév pour cette masterclasse infinis de l'espace.(INOX REVIENT STP) »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played
« Le jeu doit être natif Linux mais ne se lance pas. Il faut supprimer le fichier libgcc_s.so.1 pour qu'il se lance en mode Steam Linux Runtime »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Semi arcade. Il demande rapidité, réflexes, réflexion. Bon jeu. Gros bémol sur les spawn qui sont facilement accessibles par les tirs ennemis. Et dommage car désormais les serveurs sont peu fréquentés. 900 joueurs en pointe. »
👍 anonymous review · 1407 h played
« Jeu injouable depuis peu : il fait systématiquement planter mon PC à chaque lancement. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« It is a very nice game, really realistic and competitive, it can be hard to aim at someone but it depends on your skills, big variety of game mode, excellent overall! »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« Réaliste au point d'avoir peur IRL de voir un sniper au loin. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
96 % pos · n=118
Multiplayer
64 % pos · n=33
Performance
67 % pos · n=18
Audio / music
87 % pos · n=15
Content / longevity
93 % pos · n=14
Graphics / art
58 % pos · n=12
Value for money
86 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
75 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay11811332
Multiplayer3321111
Performance181224
Audio / music151311
Content / longevity141301
Graphics / art12741
Value for money7601
Stability / bugs6015
Interface / UX6321
Story / writing4301

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.6 h.

<2h
67 % (n=52)
2-10h
89 % (n=133)
10-25h
97 % (n=98)
>25h
96 % (n=215)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+14 pts) — updates have won players over
Aug 2025 : 56% positive56AugNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.41€10.82€16.23€21.652014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.24

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 25, 2013 · All-time low: €1.24 (Mar 19, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,6 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 100 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Tactical core mechanics drive the community, capturing 113 positive mentions out of 118 total gameplay notes.
  • Audio design elevates immersion significantly, with 13 positive mentions out of 15.
  • Abundant content offerings satisfy long sessions, supported by 13 positive mentions out of 14.
  • Multiplayer engagements hit the mark for most, yielding 21 positive mentions out of 33.

Weaknesses

  • Team coordination and lobby balance frustrate some users, registering 11 negative mentions out of 33 multiplayer remarks.
  • Technical glitches occasionally break the tension, accounting for 5 negative mentions out of 6 bug-related notes.
  • Performance stutters affect a minor group, with 4 negative mentions out of 18.

Who is it for?

Hardcore tactical shooters enthusiasts who favor deliberate pacing, lethal gunplay, and deep squad cooperation over arcade-style action.

Is Insurgency worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 124,686 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical core mechanics drive the community, capturing. Current price: 12,49€.

Verdict

Insurgency delivers a masterclass in military tactical combat, rewarding patience and teamwork with unmatched intensity. Despite minor technical blemishes and occasional multiplayer friction, its enduring community and sharp mechanics make it a premier shooter.

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