Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64bit) Processeur : Dual-Core 2.2 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p. DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 70 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 (64bit) Processeur : Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 or better Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 95 GB d'espace disque disponible
War Thunder
Over 300 players have logged more than 25 hours, yet performance complaints linger. The game holds a "Mostly Positive" label with 71% of all Steam reviews favorable, while post‑launch sentiment drops to 65% positive among the sampled 493 reviews.
What it's about: War Thunder est un jeu de combat MMO gratuit dédié aux véhicules militaires de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et la Guerre de Corée. Combattez dans les airs, sur terre ou sur mer avec des joueurs de toutes nations et dans un jeu en développement constant.
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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 | 82 | 40 | 11 | 31 |
| Value for money | 18 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Content / longevity | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Multiplayer | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Performance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 50 h on median; those who dislike it: 299 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 91 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay earns 40 positive mentions out of 82 total, showing it as the most lauded aspect.
- Graphics receive 3 positive mentions out of 5, indicating visual appreciation despite the modest sample.
- Long‑term engagement is high: 327 mentions belong to players with >25 h playtime, even if only 59% of them rate it positively.
- The overall Steam rating is 71% positive, reflecting broad approval across the community.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a pain point, with 6 negative mentions against just 1 positive out of 7.
- Price/monetisation draws criticism: 16 negative mentions versus only 2 positive.
- Bugs are uniformly condemned, 7 negative mentions and no positives.
- Multiplayer experiences are largely unsatisfactory, with 8 negative mentions compared to 3 positive.
Who is it for?
Players who crave realistic military vehicle combat and are willing to invest long sessions will find War Thunder engaging, but they should be prepared for performance hiccups and aggressive monetisation.
Is War Thunder worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 71% of 771,018 Steam reviews are positive (player score 65/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay earns. The game is free to play.
Verdict
War Thunder delivers a deep, simulation‑heavy experience that many gamers appreciate, as reflected by its 71% positive Steam score. However, technical and pricing issues keep a sizable portion of the community dissatisfied, pulling the post‑release sentiment down to 65% positive. Prospective players should weigh the robust gameplay against the noted performance and monetisation drawbacks.
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