Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT or Intel Arc A750 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT or Intel Arc A770 DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 30 GB d'espace disque disponible
Painkiller
The frantic arena combat that defines Painkiller dominates player conversations, with 66 positive mentions out of 102 total. Overall, the game sits at a mixed 56 % positive rating on Steam, rising slightly to 58 % post‑release.
What it's about: La série classique Painkiller est de retour ! Combattez au travers du purgatoire dans ce jeu d’action en coop rapide, maniez des armes infernales contre les hordes démoniaques. Condamné pour vos péchés, la Voix du créateur vous offre une chance de rédemption. Allez-vous la saisir ?
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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 | 102 | 66 | 4 | 32 |
| Content / longevity | 45 | 3 | 4 | 38 |
| Value for money | 30 | 16 | 2 | 12 |
| Graphics / art | 22 | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| Performance | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.7 h.
🪤 53 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 24, 2025 · All-time low: €7.99 (Apr 16, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 41 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Combat gameplay shines, earning 66 positive mentions out of 102 total.
- Graphics receive strong approval, with 19 positive mentions out of 22.
- Audio is praised, recording 8 positive mentions out of 9.
- Multiplayer/co‑op mode is well‑received, tallying 13 positive mentions out of 18.
- Performance is flawless according to reviewers, with 10 positive mentions out of 10.
Weaknesses
- Content depth is a major gripe, only 3 positive mentions out of 45 total and 38 negative mentions.
- Story is poorly received, with just 2 positive versus 4 negative mentions.
- Technical bugs surface, yielding 6 negative mentions out of 8 total.
- Repetitiveness is highlighted, the keyword “répétitif” appears 12 times.
Who is it for?
Players who thrive on fast‑paced arena shooters and enjoy high‑octane co‑op action will appreciate Painkiller, even if they can tolerate thin narrative and limited content.
Is Painkiller worth it in 2026?
Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 56% of 1,177 Steam reviews are positive (player score 56/100). Most-praised strength: Combat gameplay shines, earning. Current price: 39,99€.
Verdict
Painkiller delivers the visceral combat its genre promises, backed by solid graphics, audio, and stable performance. Yet its shallow content, lackluster story, and occasional bugs keep it from rising above a mixed reception. If relentless combat outweighs narrative depth for you, the game is worth a try.
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