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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i3 with 2.8 GHz or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce® GTX™ 560 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7770 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 32 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX®-compatible Notes supplémentaires : This config will run the game with approx 30 FPS on 1080p

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5 with 3.0 GHz or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce® GTX™ 970 or AMD Radeon™ R9 380X DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 32 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX®-compatible Notes supplémentaires : This config will run the game with approx 60 FPS on 1080p

Wreckfest

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Released June 14, 2018
sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (140 AI-classified)
83/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 88 % · 41,047 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 80/100 (62 OpenCritic reviews)
29,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Destruction is a core part of the Wreckfest experience, with 20 mentions of the word, and players have clearly enjoyed the chaos it brings, with many spending over 25 hours in the game. The game's overall reception has been very positive, with 88% of reviews being positive, and a strong post-release reception of 83% positive. The game's ability to balance arcade-like gameplay with realistic physics has been a key factor in its success.

What it's about: Préparez-vous à des accidents monstrueux, des combats acharnés jusqu'à la ligne d'arrivée et des envolées de tôles froissées ! C'est uniquement possible dans Wreckfest, avec sa simulation physique réaliste proposée par le célèbre développeur Bugbear, créateur du FlatOut 1 et 2 !

In-game

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« How to enjoy the game. step 1: Join multiplayer. step 2: Pick bus vehicle. step 3: Drive in reverse and run into multiple vehicles, crashing them. step 4: Read all of their chat. like this game played 7hrs after purchased. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played31
« I completely crumpled my car and flew 10 ft into the air infront of an ambulance. They did not help me. I still won the race. 10/10 game. »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played11
« Great game even if you typically do not go for racing games. The damage modeling is great especially on realistic. There is a fun Career mode and also active sweaty multiplayer if you are into that. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played2
« hard but also fun, dont play to be good, play for the fun of it and you will be alright, thats my take on it. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played1
« Best racing game from the last ten years. It's like I'm playing Destruction Derby on the PS1 again. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« In the shadow of the new Wreckfest 2 early access, Wreckfest still provides a tonne of content, gameplay and mod support that will entertain you for a long time to come. One of, if not the best Arcade style derby racers out there. »
👍 anonymous review · 75 h played1
« le jeu ce telecharge a 99 % et reste bloqué plus d'un an que ca dure mais ca ne dérange pas les developers apparement .... dans ce cas je n'acheterer pas le 2 ... »
👎 anonymous review · 107 h played
« i don't know who can i add a friend »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« le jeu rame, même dans les menus avec qualité mini alors que j'ai une bonne config. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with movement buttons that don't work. Don't buy it, it's a scam. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The game doesnt support multiplayer through steam. You cant invite your friends to a server. You need a public IP and dedicated server setup. Which is unacceptable in modern age. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« The best derby game out there. The crashes are cool and hilarious. The only issues are the old guys that play that target you because they want to "race clean" in WRECKFEST »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1

In players' words

« How to enjoy the game. step 1: Join multiplayer. step 2: Pick bus vehicle. step 3: Drive in reverse and run into multiple vehicles, crashing them. step 4: Read all of their chat. like this game played 7hrs after purchased. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played31
« le jeu ce telecharge a 99 % et reste bloqué plus d'un an que ca dure mais ca ne dérange pas les developers apparement .... dans ce cas je n'acheterer pas le 2 ... »
👎 anonymous review · 107 h played
« I completely crumpled my car and flew 10 ft into the air infront of an ambulance. They did not help me. I still won the race. 10/10 game. »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played11
« i don't know who can i add a friend »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Great game even if you typically do not go for racing games. The damage modeling is great especially on realistic. There is a fun Career mode and also active sweaty multiplayer if you are into that. »
👍 anonymous review · 30 h played2
« le jeu rame, même dans les menus avec qualité mini alors que j'ai une bonne config. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« hard but also fun, dont play to be good, play for the fun of it and you will be alright, thats my take on it. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played1
« ♥♥♥♥♥♥ game with movement buttons that don't work. Don't buy it, it's a scam. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Best racing game from the last ten years. It's like I'm playing Destruction Derby on the PS1 again. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played1
« The game doesnt support multiplayer through steam. You cant invite your friends to a server. You need a public IP and dedicated server setup. Which is unacceptable in modern age. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« In the shadow of the new Wreckfest 2 early access, Wreckfest still provides a tonne of content, gameplay and mod support that will entertain you for a long time to come. One of, if not the best Arcade style derby racers out there. »
👍 anonymous review · 75 h played1
« The best derby game out there. The crashes are cool and hilarious. The only issues are the old guys that play that target you because they want to "race clean" in WRECKFEST »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
78 % pos · n=106
Multiplayer
29 % pos · n=31
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
36 % pos · n=14
Value for money
86 % pos · n=14
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Performance
67 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay10683716
Multiplayer319319
Graphics / art141004
Content / longevity14518
Value for money141202
Audio / music4202
Interface / UX4103
Performance3210
Stability / bugs3003
Story / writing2002

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.

<2h
44 % (n=59)
2-10h
83 % (n=162)
10-25h
88 % (n=147)
>25h
94 % (n=123)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-12 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 93% positive93AugJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 81% positive81Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,2 % 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 20,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates the praise: 83 positive mentions out of 106
  • Long play sessions are common: 123 players have spent over 25 hours in the game, with 94% of them having a positive experience
  • The game's price has been well-received: 12 positive mentions out of 14
  • Players have enjoyed the game's physics: 11 mentions, contributing to the game's overall fun and chaotic atmosphere

Weaknesses

  • Multiplayer has been a source of frustration: 19 negative mentions out of 31
  • The game's story has been poorly received: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • Some players have experienced bugs: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Wreckfest is suited for fans of action-packed racing games who enjoy destruction and chaos, as well as those looking for a fun and physics-based gameplay experience. Players who value a strong multiplayer component may also find the game appealing, despite some reported frustrations.

Is Wreckfest worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 88% of 41,047 Steam reviews are positive (player score 83/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 29,99€.

Verdict

Wreckfest has proven to be a highly enjoyable game, with its destructive gameplay and physics-based engine being major draws for players. While some aspects, such as the story and multiplayer, have been criticized, the game's overall positive reception and high playtime numbers suggest that it has struck a chord with players. With its very positive overall score and strong post-release reception, Wreckfest is a great option for fans of action-packed racing games.

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Wreckfest: 83/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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