Players are deeply invested in Dystopika, with 43 out of 43 giving positive feedback after playing for more than 25 hours, indicating a high level of engagement. The game's success is also reflected in its overall positive reception, with 96% positive reviews. Its post-release reception remains strong, with 91% positive reviews out of 461 sampled.
What it's about: Un bac à sable de construction de villes futuristes. Pas d'objectifs, pas de gestion, juste de la créativité et des ambiances sombres et agréables.
In-game
« I love playing this game at night when the world is dark and I need a cozy game to quiet my mind. beautiful vibes, would recommend. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played11« Just buy it already, its like 6 bucks and if thats to much than you got bigger priorities than buying steam games. I hope your pillows cold tonight »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played2« Cute game, a little overpriced for what it is. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played1« The simplicity of this game belies the depth of its moment to moment gameplay. I've already lost several hours to this game and plan on losing many more. Can't wait for more content in the future! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played1« Très sympa, jolis graphismes et bonnes musiques. C'est un jeu d'ambiance où l'on crée une ville futuriste comme on veut. Pour le moment, le seul défaut du jeu est qu'il manque un peu de contenu (types de bâtiments et de décorations). »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 11 h played« Le jeu est beau et hyper créatif. Mais on s'y lasse très vite, je trouve, et c'est juste le petit défaut de celui ci. Mais si vous êtes passionner par l'univers du cyberpunk. Ce jeu est pour vous »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 3 h played
« "VWS may suspend or terminate your access to the Game at any time for any reason (or for no reason)" »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played2« Creux. A peine un shareware. Et c'est l'avis d'un amateur de builders casu qui a passé 38 heures sur Townscaper. »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 0 h played« Le jeu a de l'intérêt 10 min, il n'y a pas de réel évolution, pas d'histoire, pas de mécanique de jeu , rien , juste tu poses des bâtiments à l'infinie et tu t'ennuies. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 0 h played« pretentious do you know only 20.9% of the players get the achievement "Mood Shift - Use the camera movement tool"? »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« Cool idea but gets pretty boring quickly since there's not much point or challenge other than placing free buildings, adjusting the lighting, and taking pictures. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played« ni plus, ni moins qu'un Townscaper à la Cyberpunk. Je recommande à ceux qui cherche à faire des belles captures d'écrans pour leurs profils et aux fans du style cyberpunk. oui »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 6 h played
In players' words
« I love playing this game at night when the world is dark and I need a cozy game to quiet my mind. beautiful vibes, would recommend. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 4 h played11« "VWS may suspend or terminate your access to the Game at any time for any reason (or for no reason)" »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 9 h played2« Just buy it already, its like 6 bucks and if thats to much than you got bigger priorities than buying steam games. I hope your pillows cold tonight »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 10 h played2« Creux. A peine un shareware. Et c'est l'avis d'un amateur de builders casu qui a passé 38 heures sur Townscaper. »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2025 · 0 h played« Cute game, a little overpriced for what it is. »👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 8 h played1« Le jeu a de l'intérêt 10 min, il n'y a pas de réel évolution, pas d'histoire, pas de mécanique de jeu , rien , juste tu poses des bâtiments à l'infinie et tu t'ennuies. »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 0 h played« The simplicity of this game belies the depth of its moment to moment gameplay. I've already lost several hours to this game and plan on losing many more. Can't wait for more content in the future! »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 8 h played1« pretentious do you know only 20.9% of the players get the achievement "Mood Shift - Use the camera movement tool"? »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played« Très sympa, jolis graphismes et bonnes musiques. C'est un jeu d'ambiance où l'on crée une ville futuriste comme on veut. Pour le moment, le seul défaut du jeu est qu'il manque un peu de contenu (types de bâtiments et de décorations). »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 11 h played« Cool idea but gets pretty boring quickly since there's not much point or challenge other than placing free buildings, adjusting the lighting, and taking pictures. »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1 h played« Le jeu est beau et hyper créatif. Mais on s'y lasse très vite, je trouve, et c'est juste le petit défaut de celui ci. Mais si vous êtes passionner par l'univers du cyberpunk. Ce jeu est pour vous »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2025 · 3 h played« ni plus, ni moins qu'un Townscaper à la Cyberpunk. Je recommande à ceux qui cherche à faire des belles captures d'écrans pour leurs profils et aux fans du style cyberpunk. oui »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 6 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=131
Graphics / art
92 % pos · n=48
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=30
Content / longevity
50 % pos · n=24
Value for money
79 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=9
Performance
60 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
131
114
8
9
Graphics / art
48
44
1
3
Audio / music
30
29
0
1
Content / longevity
24
12
2
10
Value for money
19
15
0
4
Interface / UX
9
0
2
7
Performance
5
3
0
2
Stability / bugs
3
0
0
3
Story / writing
1
0
0
1
Multiplayer
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 45 min.
🪤 82 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
77 % (n=141)
2-10h
97 % (n=189)
10-25h
98 % (n=88)
>25h
100 % (n=43)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
5,5 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,9 % of players.
Gameplay dominates the praise: 114 positive mentions out of 131
Graphics are widely appreciated: 44 positive mentions out of 48
Audio design is commendable: 29 positive mentions out of 30
Weaknesses
Some players experience issues with the user interface: 7 negative mentions out of 9
A few players encounter bugs: 3 negative mentions out of 3
The story is barely mentioned and when it is, it's negative: 1 negative mention out of 1
Who is it for?
This game is ideal for fans of simulation and indie games who value creativity and relaxation, as evidenced by the frequent keywords 'détente', 'créativité', and 'relaxing'.
Is Dystopika worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 3,414 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 3,44€ (50% off).
Verdict
Dystopika's engaging gameplay, impressive graphics, and soothing audio design make it a must-play for those who enjoy simulation and indie games. With its strong post-release reception, it's clear that the game continues to captivate players. While some minor issues exist, they do not detract from the overall experience.
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