Players who enjoy it spent a median of 77 h; those who don't, 7.7 h.

How much does Kenshi cost?

Kenshi is currently 10,79€ (60% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 64-bit Windows Processeur : Double-cœur 64-bit Mémoire : 6 GB RAM Carte graphique : Carte avec support Pixel shader 5.0 DirectX® : DirectX 11 Disque dur : 14 Gb d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 7 64-bit Processeur : Quadri-cœur 64-bit Mémoire : 16 GB RAM DirectX® : DirectX 11 Disque dur : 14 Gb d'espace disque disponible

Kenshi

Community hit

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Released December 6, 2018

Action Indie RPG Simulation

sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (145 AI-classified)

95/100

Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 96 % · 114,550 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

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Players praise its brutal freedom: 117 positive mentions out of 130 talk about the core gameplay loop. Nearly all reviews since launch remain overwhelmingly positive, with long-term commitment reflected in over 75% of players logging more than 10 hours.

In-game

« t'est juste lâché dans un monde vide pour te faire tabasser avant de tabasser ceux qui ton tabassé j'aime bien »

👍 anonymous review · 38 h played

« One of the greatest and incredible and perfect game that i ever experience. »

👍 anonymous review · 92 h played

« Un jeu unique : ou vous y passez 2 heures et vous faites rembourser ou cela devient votre principale centre d'intérêt pendant des mois »

👍 anonymous review · 102 h played

« Un jeu indépendant unique dont la prise ne main n'est pas très instinctive mais qui devient pour les joueurs qui s'y attardent un véritable chef d'oeuvre. »

👍 anonymous review · 75 h played

« Tout simplement l'un des meilleurs jeux de tout les temps ! C'est mon préférer. je n'ai plus de vie sociale. Et si les graphismes et l'UI vous font peur, mais que vous hésiter comme même, Je vous le recommande fortement à 100% ! »

👍 anonymous review · 327 h played

« un super jeux, très bien fait avec plein de mécanique, vraiment un bon jeux je conseil »

👍 anonymous review · 99 h played

« pfffff ................ super long ça pourrait être fun mais c'est trop long de faire quoi que se soit »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

« What a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boring game. One of those times when the review rates make you to buy a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bad game. And I REALLY gave it a try. »

👎 anonymous review · 11 h played

« I really want to like this game but every time I’ve tired to play it there doesn’t seem to be enough to do. To sandboxy and aimless for my taste. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« beklediğim gibi gelmedi bastım iadeyi »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

« This game is freaking weird bro. Biggest waste of 2 hours in my life. Grab 13 dollars, light them on fire.. That's Kenshi. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« 15 heures de farm intense dans ce jeu et je me suis fait wipe entièrement mon escouade par une chèvre, C'est un chef d'oeuvre. »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played

In players' words

« t'est juste lâché dans un monde vide pour te faire tabasser avant de tabasser ceux qui ton tabassé j'aime bien »

👍 anonymous review · 38 h played

« pfffff ................ super long ça pourrait être fun mais c'est trop long de faire quoi que se soit »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

« One of the greatest and incredible and perfect game that i ever experience. »

👍 anonymous review · 92 h played

« What a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boring game. One of those times when the review rates make you to buy a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ bad game. And I REALLY gave it a try. »

👎 anonymous review · 11 h played

« Un jeu unique : ou vous y passez 2 heures et vous faites rembourser ou cela devient votre principale centre d'intérêt pendant des mois »

👍 anonymous review · 102 h played

« I really want to like this game but every time I’ve tired to play it there doesn’t seem to be enough to do. To sandboxy and aimless for my taste. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« Un jeu indépendant unique dont la prise ne main n'est pas très instinctive mais qui devient pour les joueurs qui s'y attardent un véritable chef d'oeuvre. »

👍 anonymous review · 75 h played

« beklediğim gibi gelmedi bastım iadeyi »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played

👍 anonymous review · 327 h played

« This game is freaking weird bro. Biggest waste of 2 hours in my life. Grab 13 dollars, light them on fire.. That's Kenshi. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« un super jeux, très bien fait avec plein de mécanique, vraiment un bon jeux je conseil »

👍 anonymous review · 99 h played

« 15 heures de farm intense dans ce jeu et je me suis fait wipe entièrement mon escouade par une chèvre, C'est un chef d'oeuvre. »

👍 anonymous review · 19 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

90 % pos · n=130

Content / longevity

100 % pos · n=13

Graphics / art

42 % pos · n=12

Story / writing

100 % pos · n=11

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=9

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=3

Performance

50 % pos · n=2

Multiplayer

100 % pos · n=2

Value for money

0 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	130	117	4	9
Content / longevity	13	13	0	0
Graphics / art	12	5	0	7
Story / writing	11	11	0	0
Stability / bugs	9	0	1	8
Interface / UX	3	0	1	2
Performance	2	1	0	1
Multiplayer	2	2	0	0
Value for money	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 77 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.7 h.

<2h

36 % (n=11)

2-10h

79 % (n=39)

10-25h

97 % (n=69)

>25h

98 % (n=369)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

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

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 11, 2013 · All-time low: €7.55 (May 25, 2026)

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Strengths

Gameplay praised overwhelmingly: 117 positive mentions out of 130
Story and content stand out: 11 positive mentions out of 11 for story, 13 out of 13 for content
Deep immersion and sandbox appeal: 10 mentions each for immersion and liberté
Long-term engagement is strong: 98% positive for players with over 25 hours

Weaknesses

Graphics polarize critics: 5 positive mentions out of 12, 7 negative
Bugs and UI frustrate some: 8 negative mentions out of 9 for bugs, 2 negative for UI
Early hours can feel daunting: only 36% positive for players under 2 hours

Who is it for?

Fans of hardcore survival sandboxes will thrive here. Players seeking polished narratives or accessible starts may struggle.

Is Kenshi worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 114,550 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay praised overwhelmingly. Current price: 10,79€ (60% off).

Verdict

A divisive yet deeply rewarding experience where brutal freedom outweighs technical flaws. Its addictive sandbox nature cements its cult status.

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