Players who enjoy it spent a median of 44 h; those who don't, 19 h.

How much does MENACE cost?

MENACE is currently 39,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-7600 (quad-core) or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 1500X (quad-core) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB) / AMD® Radeon™ RX 570 (4 GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows® 10 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-9600K (hexa-core) or AMD® Ryzen™ 5 2600X (hexa-core) Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 2070 (8 GB) or AMD® Radeon™ RX 5700 XT (8 GB) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommandé

MENACE

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Released February 5, 2026

RPG Simulation StrategyEarly Access

sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)

86/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 12,267 reviews (« Very Positive »)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 90% positive vs 91% overall (589 recent reviews)

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The tactical depth of MENACE has players hooked: 136 positive mentions out of 160 highlight a strategy experience that refuses to let go. Even after 25 hours, 93% of dedicated players still rate it highly, proving the gameplay outweighs early concerns.

What it's about: Affrontez une menace extraterrestre dans ce RPG tactique au tour par tour signé par les développeurs de Battle Brothers. Répondez à des appels de détresse, entraînez et équipez vos soldats, déployez des chars et des méchas et remplissez des missions toujours plus risquées.

In-game

« Love the game but the turn limit bonus objectives kill the vibe for me. »

👍 anonymous review · 45 h played1

« I like Menace. It's a game about a woman called Marta and the people she works with. »

👍 anonymous review · 56 h played7111

« I killed them all, not just the menace, but the womenace and the childrenace too »

👍 anonymous review · 29 h played57733

« Immersion incroyable, jeu très détaillé, beaux graphismes, histoire très prenante. Top jeu »

👍 anonymous review · 53 h played

« très bon jeux, très peut de bug , le contenue manque un peux même si 50h de jeux pour sont prix c'est bien je vous le conseil vivement »

👍 anonymous review · 49 h played

« love the game, played almost 24h in 2 days replayability is realy nice, changing the starting squad leads to new ways of thinking and playing the game »

👍 anonymous review · 110 h played

« Comparing this to xcom is an insult to xcom...really. This game got no soul...playing hide and seek with AI is painful. Awful »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« This game is boring and repetitive. The play dynamics are underwhelming and the character development is extremely basic. This game needs tons of work, I doubt it will ever get anywhere near a fun and engaging game. Prove me wrong devs. »

👎 anonymous review · 62 h played

« way too hard. characters underpowered »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

« Good game but way too bare bones to be 40 dollars in early access. »

👎 anonymous review · 52 h played

« its good , BUT not being able to save mid-game means i have lost many of hours because each game mission can take easily upto 2hrs +, i know its meant to be like authentic but its a very punishing decision :( »

👎 anonymous review · 36 h played

« Très bon jeu, quoi que difficile, à ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains. »

👍 anonymous review · 113 h played

In players' words

« Love the game but the turn limit bonus objectives kill the vibe for me. »

👍 anonymous review · 45 h played1

« Comparing this to xcom is an insult to xcom...really. This game got no soul...playing hide and seek with AI is painful. Awful »

👎 anonymous review · 6 h played

« I like Menace. It's a game about a woman called Marta and the people she works with. »

👍 anonymous review · 56 h played7111

👎 anonymous review · 62 h played

« I killed them all, not just the menace, but the womenace and the childrenace too »

👍 anonymous review · 29 h played57733

« way too hard. characters underpowered »

👎 anonymous review · 5 h played

« Immersion incroyable, jeu très détaillé, beaux graphismes, histoire très prenante. Top jeu »

👍 anonymous review · 53 h played

« Good game but way too bare bones to be 40 dollars in early access. »

👎 anonymous review · 52 h played

« très bon jeux, très peut de bug , le contenue manque un peux même si 50h de jeux pour sont prix c'est bien je vous le conseil vivement »

👍 anonymous review · 49 h played

👎 anonymous review · 36 h played

« love the game, played almost 24h in 2 days replayability is realy nice, changing the starting squad leads to new ways of thinking and playing the game »

👍 anonymous review · 110 h played

« Très bon jeu, quoi que difficile, à ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains. »

👍 anonymous review · 113 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

85 % pos · n=160

Content / longevity

75 % pos · n=63

Interface / UX

27 % pos · n=15

Story / writing

54 % pos · n=13

Graphics / art

75 % pos · n=12

Audio / music

82 % pos · n=11

Value for money

50 % pos · n=6

Stability / bugs

33 % pos · n=6

Performance

100 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	160	136	6	18
Content / longevity	63	47	6	10
Interface / UX	15	4	1	10
Story / writing	13	7	0	6
Graphics / art	12	9	0	3
Audio / music	11	9	0	2
Value for money	6	3	0	3
Stability / bugs	6	2	0	4
Performance	2	2	0	0

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 44 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.

<2h

29 % (n=14)

2-10h

62 % (n=40)

10-25h

90 % (n=59)

>25h

93 % (n=287)

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 Feb 05, 2026 · All-time low: €29.99 (Feb 05, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

35,7 % Accessible

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 56,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Billy1Kirby · 26 views

Test

Arkcard · 9 views

Return to Sender

Wabalabalam · 3 views

Can't Believe we even hit them there

themagicpantstm · 3 views

Murdoch's Rocket Organ Triggers OVERTIME... Twice! | MENACE

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MENACE Tips | Murdoch's Overtime Works with Mortars & Rocket Organs! 🤯

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Strengths

Tactical strategy shines brightest: 136 positive mentions out of 160 praise the gameplay’s depth and addictive nature.
Players who push past 10 hours rarely look back: 90% of those in the 10-25h bracket rate the experience positively.
Content surprises with consistent praise: 47 positive mentions out of 63 underscore a steady stream of engaging missions and systems.
Audio and visuals earn strong early marks: 9 positive mentions out of 11 for audio and 9 out of 12 for graphics reflect polished presentation.

Weaknesses

UI frustrations linger for some: 10 negative mentions out of 15 call out usability issues that break the immersion.
A handful of bugs still slip through: 4 negative mentions out of 6 flag occasional technical hiccups in post-release builds.
The opening hours test patience: only 62% of players who quit between 2 and 10 hours leave positive feedback, suggesting an uphill climb for newcomers.

Who is it for?

Fans of XCOM-style turn-based strategy who crave tactical depth will find MENACE a rewarding challenge. Those seeking a polished, friction-free experience from the first session may need to temper expectations.

Is MENACE worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 12,267 Steam reviews are positive (player score 86/100). Most-praised strength: Tactical strategy shines brightest. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

MENACE delivers on its core promise with a strategy experience that grows more satisfying the deeper you dig. Small but persistent rough edges—especially in UI—keep it from perfection, yet the majority of players remain thoroughly engrossed.

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