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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-3110M @ 3.00 GHz / Ryzen 5 3550H Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD Graphics 620 DirectX : Version 11 Notes supplémentaires : This is a CPU-intensive application. Test the free base game before purchasing any DLCs!

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i7-8700K @ 3.70 GHz / Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 DirectX : Version 11

Steam Engine Simulator

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Released June 7, 2023
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 99 % · 8,943 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

Gameplay dominates the discussion – 136 positive mentions out of 153 – and the game’s humor and learning curve keep players engaged. With a 99 % overall positive rate and 96 % of post‑release reviews praising it, Steam Engine Simulator has earned an overwhelmingly favorable reputation. The community enjoys its audio, story, and content, while a few users flag UI, bugs, and performance hiccups.

What it's about: The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

In-game

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« The engine was hitting boiler pressures over 1,200 PSI and speeds over 4,000 RPM, and the noise was almost loud enough to drown out my parents fighting. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played211
« This is the best game humanity has ever created. If you think otherwise you're a government spy »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« A kinda different simulator game like "Powerwash Simulator". A free game that earns some respect! 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I had the game running on my computer and then i fell asleep. when i woke up i had all the achivements »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played1
« Comment passer une heure de ta vie à regarder une roue qui tourne, et qui fait tchou tchou. Et puis tu trouves le sifflet, et tu peux pas t’empêcher. C'est c*on mais à ce moment là, tu as 5 ans. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« life changing. beautiful. a true masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Cool j'ai déja passé 3heures pour 14/16 succes ma vie mentale va dépendre de ces 2 derniers succes. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« the most generic and boring ass non graphical game i played in my life »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« i cant get it to spin Edit, i got it to 100 rpm »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« trash bad tutorial bad dlc boring base game »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Not good you need to buy it THE FREE VERSION IS USELESS WHATS THE POINT? »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« J'ignorais que l'on pouvait autant s'amuser avec un simulateur, c'est toujours aussi bien même après des heures »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« The engine was hitting boiler pressures over 1,200 PSI and speeds over 4,000 RPM, and the noise was almost loud enough to drown out my parents fighting. »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played211
« Cool j'ai déja passé 3heures pour 14/16 succes ma vie mentale va dépendre de ces 2 derniers succes. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« This is the best game humanity has ever created. If you think otherwise you're a government spy »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« the most generic and boring ass non graphical game i played in my life »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« A kinda different simulator game like "Powerwash Simulator". A free game that earns some respect! 9/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« i cant get it to spin Edit, i got it to 100 rpm »
👎 anonymous review · 31 h played
« I had the game running on my computer and then i fell asleep. when i woke up i had all the achivements »
👍 anonymous review · 21 h played1
« trash bad tutorial bad dlc boring base game »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Comment passer une heure de ta vie à regarder une roue qui tourne, et qui fait tchou tchou. Et puis tu trouves le sifflet, et tu peux pas t’empêcher. C'est c*on mais à ce moment là, tu as 5 ans. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Not good you need to buy it THE FREE VERSION IS USELESS WHATS THE POINT? »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« life changing. beautiful. a true masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« J'ignorais que l'on pouvait autant s'amuser avec un simulateur, c'est toujours aussi bien même après des heures »
👍 anonymous review · 8 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
89 % pos · n=153
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
62 % pos · n=8
Value for money
86 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
14 % pos · n=7
Performance
67 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay153136611
Content / longevity251645
Audio / music121200
Graphics / art8512
Value for money7601
Interface / UX7106
Performance6402
Story / writing6600
Stability / bugs4004
Multiplayer3201

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=106)
2-10h
98 % (n=185)
10-25h
98 % (n=146)
>25h
96 % (n=57)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2023 : 100% positive100JulDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 99% positive99JanFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 96% positive96JunJul 2026 : 100% positive100Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

5,8 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 18 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 36 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 136 positive mentions out of 153 (89 % positive)
  • Audio: 12 positive mentions out of 12 (100 % positive)
  • Story: 6 positive mentions out of 6 (100 % positive)
  • Content: 16 positive mentions out of 25 (64 % positive)
  • Price: 6 positive mentions out of 7 (86 % positive)

Weaknesses

  • UI: 6 negative mentions out of 7 (86 % negative)
  • Bugs: 4 negative mentions out of 4 (100 % negative)
  • Performance: 2 negative mentions out of 6 (33 % negative)
  • Multiplayer: 1 negative mention out of 3 (33 % negative)

Who is it for?

Fans of detailed simulation and construction games will appreciate the depth and humor, while casual players drawn to the simple mechanics and learning opportunities will find the experience approachable. Those who enjoy tackling small bugs or tweaking performance will still enjoy the creative sandbox.

Is Steam Engine Simulator worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 99% of 8,943 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Steam Engine Simulator delivers a richly praised gameplay experience, underpinned by stellar audio, story, and value. Minor UI and bug issuesωτερ, but the overall reception remains overwhelmingly positive, making it a solid pick for simulation enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

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