Mad Max has captivated players with its intense action sequences, garnering 107 positive mentions out of 128 for its gameplay. With a post-release reception of 93% positive reviews out of 490 sampled, the game's engaging open-world design has contributed to its success. The game's ability to deliver a fun experience is further highlighted by the high positive review rate of 97% for players who have spent more than 25 hours playing.
What it's about: Incarnez Mad Max, survivant et héros malgré lui. Max désire plus que tout fuir le chaos et trouver la paix.
In-game
« Great, straight-forward adventure. Driving is good, combat is kinetic af, made with respect to the source material. Underrated gem »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1« I really enjoyed this game, but do NOT recommend buying it on Steam. Buy it from a DRM-free storefront instead. I don't know why they haven't removed Denuvo here--it's just criminal. »👍 anonymous review · 50 h played11« I thought this was just a driving game. It turned out to be a full adventure with a massive story. Amazing ending… but I needed a choice there »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1« jeu qui se fait tout seul, agréable et satisfaisant, ça pète partout »👍 anonymous review · 57 h played« Jeux sortie en 2015 mais avec un plus gros potentiel que pas mal de jeux actuel »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played« L'univers de Mad max est bien retranscrit même un chouille répétitif mais bon monde ouvert un peu générique mais coller dans un univers qui est vraiment cool »👍 anonymous review · 54 h played
« Juste joli Gameplay extrêmement mou Interaction avec l'environnement lente Dommage car j'aime l'univers Mad Max »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Jeux sympa mais très répétitif, très beau pour son époque mais il ne donne pas vraiment envie de s'investir autant »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« Barbant, long, répétitif, sans aucun plaisir dans les phases de combat et une conduite qui laisse de marbre ... »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Eclaté, même à dans les débuts de la ps3 je n'aurai pas joué longtemps a ce jeu »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Peut être intéressant, mais je n'ai adhéré ni à l'ambiance, ni à la mécanique des bastons ; pour ceux qui connaissent ces bastons, une ressemblance à la trilogie Batman, mais de loin, et moins immersive ! »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« parfait pour la stem deck. Dommage qu'il n'y a pas eu de suite »👍 anonymous review · 82 h played
In players' words
« Great, straight-forward adventure. Driving is good, combat is kinetic af, made with respect to the source material. Underrated gem »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1« Juste joli Gameplay extrêmement mou Interaction avec l'environnement lente Dommage car j'aime l'univers Mad Max »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« I really enjoyed this game, but do NOT recommend buying it on Steam. Buy it from a DRM-free storefront instead. I don't know why they haven't removed Denuvo here--it's just criminal. »👍 anonymous review · 50 h played11« Jeux sympa mais très répétitif, très beau pour son époque mais il ne donne pas vraiment envie de s'investir autant »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played« I thought this was just a driving game. It turned out to be a full adventure with a massive story. Amazing ending… but I needed a choice there »👍 anonymous review · 36 h played1« Barbant, long, répétitif, sans aucun plaisir dans les phases de combat et une conduite qui laisse de marbre ... »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« jeu qui se fait tout seul, agréable et satisfaisant, ça pète partout »👍 anonymous review · 57 h played« Eclaté, même à dans les débuts de la ps3 je n'aurai pas joué longtemps a ce jeu »👎 anonymous review · 6 h played« Jeux sortie en 2015 mais avec un plus gros potentiel que pas mal de jeux actuel »👍 anonymous review · 53 h played« Peut être intéressant, mais je n'ai adhéré ni à l'ambiance, ni à la mécanique des bastons ; pour ceux qui connaissent ces bastons, une ressemblance à la trilogie Batman, mais de loin, et moins immersive ! »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« L'univers de Mad max est bien retranscrit même un chouille répétitif mais bon monde ouvert un peu générique mais coller dans un univers qui est vraiment cool »👍 anonymous review · 54 h played« parfait pour la stem deck. Dommage qu'il n'y a pas eu de suite »👍 anonymous review · 82 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=128
Story / writing
73 % pos · n=48
Content / longevity
58 % pos · n=31
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=29
Performance
82 % pos · n=22
Audio / music
62 % pos · n=21
Value for money
100 % pos · n=14
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
128
107
10
11
Story / writing
48
35
7
6
Content / longevity
31
18
2
11
Graphics / art
29
27
1
1
Performance
22
18
0
4
Audio / music
21
13
0
8
Value for money
14
14
0
0
Stability / bugs
8
0
1
7
Interface / UX
4
0
0
4
Multiplayer
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 14 h.
<2h
40 % (n=10)
2-10h
88 % (n=72)
10-25h
92 % (n=115)
>25h
97 % (n=293)
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 Aug 06, 2015 · All-time low: €1.99 (Nov 27, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
2,5 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 49 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 18,9 % of players.
Gameplay dominates the praise with 107 positive mentions out of 128
The game's open-world design and immersive atmosphere have been particularly well-received, with 10 mentions of 'immersion' and 10 mentions of 'openworld'
Players have enjoyed the game's action-packed sequences, with 14 mentions of 'action' and 19 mentions of 'combat'
The game's price has been universally well-received, with 14 positive mentions out of 14
Graphics have also been a strong point, with 27 positive mentions out of 29
Weaknesses
Some players have found the game to be repetitive, with 12 mentions of 'répétitif'
There have been some issues with bugs, with 7 negative mentions out of 8
The user interface has been criticized, with 4 negative mentions out of 4
Multiplayer has been a letdown for the one player who mentioned it, with 1 negative mention out of 1
Who is it for?
Fans of action-packed open-world games will enjoy Mad Max, particularly those who value intense combat sequences and immersive atmospheres. Players looking for a fun, engaging experience with a well-designed world to explore will also find this game to be a great fit.
Is Mad Max worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 89,744 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 19,99€.
Verdict
Mad Max has proven to be a successful game, with a strong focus on action-packed gameplay and an immersive open-world design. While some players have criticized the game's repetitive nature and technical issues, the overall reception has been very positive. With its engaging gameplay and well-designed world, Mad Max is a great choice for fans of the action-adventure genre.
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