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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Quad Core 3GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR, Valve Index Controllers, Oculus Touch, Vive Wands Notes supplémentaires : Minimum 72Hz VR support

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : 8-16 Core 4GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 2070 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR, Valve Index Controllers, Oculus Touch, Vive Wands Notes supplémentaires : Recommended 90Hz VR support

UNDERDOGS

Niche cult favorite
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Released January 25, 2024
sample: 425 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 2,862 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
28,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Heavy steel fists crunching into scrap metal drive this brutal VR arena brawler, where 38 players have already logged over 25 hours of intense combat. Across 425 post-release evaluations, the title secures an overwhelmingly positive 95 percent approval rating.

What it's about: DES COMBATS DE MÉCHAS SOUTERRAINS ! Installez-vous dans 5 tonnes de métal et détruisez tout sur votre passage dans une scène sombre à la violence métal contre métal débridée !

In-game

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« It is normal when first piloting the mecha to feel a sense of limitless power. Mecha operators receive weeks of training to counteract this phenomenon. You will have to make do with self discipline. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111
« I broke my grandma while swinging my giant digital iron balls, So i replaced my grandma with flour. I hope no one would find out. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played32
« This game will make you sweat but it's probably the best VR experience i've had. Everything feels great and looks good (i love the art). The creativity you can have on your build is crazy. I just don't feel my arms. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« The ONLY VR game that makes you feel like you actually are fighting for your life. Brutal, messy, and way too much fun to put down until your VR dies from running out of battery. »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« On peut mettre des grosses patates de forain je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« C'est LE meilleur jeu VR sorti pour le moment ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« la mécanique de mouvement combiné avec une difficulté trop haute dès le début gâche vraiment l'expérience Très bonne idée mauvaise exécution »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Pas trop aimé le système de déplacement, trop de confusion in game. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Amusing for 5 minutes, and then it feels repetitive and boring with clunky controls and movement. The upgrade system is unengaging and the music score and dialog are a turn-off. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Really cool, but (to me) very low replayability. Once the inital charm wears off its boring »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« if the game had more depth i would like it, its just punching robots though »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Moi singe taper clébard de merde avec gros bras »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

In players' words

« It is normal when first piloting the mecha to feel a sense of limitless power. Mecha operators receive weeks of training to counteract this phenomenon. You will have to make do with self discipline. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played111
« la mécanique de mouvement combiné avec une difficulté trop haute dès le début gâche vraiment l'expérience Très bonne idée mauvaise exécution »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I broke my grandma while swinging my giant digital iron balls, So i replaced my grandma with flour. I hope no one would find out. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played32
« Pas trop aimé le système de déplacement, trop de confusion in game. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« This game will make you sweat but it's probably the best VR experience i've had. Everything feels great and looks good (i love the art). The creativity you can have on your build is crazy. I just don't feel my arms. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played1
« Amusing for 5 minutes, and then it feels repetitive and boring with clunky controls and movement. The upgrade system is unengaging and the music score and dialog are a turn-off. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« The ONLY VR game that makes you feel like you actually are fighting for your life. Brutal, messy, and way too much fun to put down until your VR dies from running out of battery. »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played1
« Really cool, but (to me) very low replayability. Once the inital charm wears off its boring »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« On peut mettre des grosses patates de forain je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« if the game had more depth i would like it, its just punching robots though »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« C'est LE meilleur jeu VR sorti pour le moment ! »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Moi singe taper clébard de merde avec gros bras »
👍 anonymous review · 3 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
88 % pos · n=164
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=23
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=23
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=20
Multiplayer
57 % pos · n=14
Content / longevity
45 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
9 % pos · n=11
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay164145712
Story / writing232102
Graphics / art232300
Audio / music201901
Multiplayer14806
Content / longevity11524
Interface / UX111010
Performance7313
Value for money5500
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.

🪤 41 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
87 % (n=71)
2-10h
97 % (n=214)
10-25h
96 % (n=102)
>25h
97 % (n=38)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 97% positive97NovDec 2025 : 92% positive92DecJan 2026 : 92% positive92JanFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 96% positive96MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

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

💶 Price history

€12.32€17.03€21.74€26.45€31.16€14.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 24, 2026 · All-time low: €14.49 (Jul 24, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat mechanics form the core of the praise, registering 145 positive mentions out of 164 total statements.
  • Visual presentation hits the mark with 23 positive mentions out of 23 regarding the distinctive graphics.
  • Audio design punches hard with 19 positive mentions out of 20.
  • Narrative elements pull players into the pit, backed by 21 positive mentions out of 23.

Weaknesses

  • Menu navigation frustrates operators, resulting in 10 negative mentions out of 11 regarding the user interface.
  • Multiplayer features draw mixed reactions, showing 6 negative mentions alongside 8 positive mentions out of 14.

Who is it for?

Virtual reality enthusiasts hungry for visceral, physics-driven mech combat and aggressive arena brawling.

Is UNDERDOGS worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 2,862 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Combat mechanics form the core of the praise, registering. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Despite clumsy menus, UNDERDOGS delivers a knockout VR experience backed by a stellar 98 percent positive global Steam history across 2862 reviews. It stands as a premier underground fighting pit simulator for those willing to get their digital hands dirty.

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