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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : Intel Atom N270 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel UHD Graphics 600 Espace disque : 370 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : AMD FX-8800P Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon R7 M360 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Zortch

Niche cult favorite
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Released June 8, 2023
sample: 404 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
99/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 98 % · 1,377 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
4,60€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Zortch’s frantic, boomer-style first‑person shooter keeps players on the move with a relentless blend of humor and nostalgic weaponry. Since launch, 99% of the 404 sampled reviews are positive, and the game has seen 2–10 hour sessions from the majority of players.

In-game

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« Le jeu il paie pas de mine mais il est bien ✅ Bon boomer shooter avec de super mouvements ! 🏇 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Bah c'était sympa. J'ai pris du plaisir à chercher les secrets ! Bande originale pas top, peut être un hommage à une époque révolue. Le jeu se fait bien même pour ceux qui rament sur DOOM. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« +custom engine with lower system requirements than the steam client +price of a takeaway sandwich +great level design, secrets +great movement +fresh takes on the standard fps weapons roster -i will never make anything this cool »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Quite good! It understood the assignment. So many Quake-likes don't try to match the music. Good work! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« at the scammed holiday jail. straight up "zortching it". and by "it", haha, well, let's justr say, my wrenchits »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« This is legitimately the worst game I have ever played. Really don't get the positive reception. Really, really, really jank. Feels like it was made by AI. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Would not recommend. Looks weird, feels weird, gunplay is unsatisfying, movement is floaty, enemy and level design is bad. There are so many other, better boomer shooters you should play instead of this one - in my opinion. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Lost for most of the play time. Worth $5, but not very fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« you owe it to yourself to play this the care and passion this was crafted with is staggering this is the antithesis to AAA slop this is anti-slop please play this »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« the quality/price ratio is as insane as a fake holiday scheme »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played

In players' words

« Le jeu il paie pas de mine mais il est bien ✅ Bon boomer shooter avec de super mouvements ! 🏇 »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« This is legitimately the worst game I have ever played. Really don't get the positive reception. Really, really, really jank. Feels like it was made by AI. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Bah c'était sympa. J'ai pris du plaisir à chercher les secrets ! Bande originale pas top, peut être un hommage à une époque révolue. Le jeu se fait bien même pour ceux qui rament sur DOOM. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Would not recommend. Looks weird, feels weird, gunplay is unsatisfying, movement is floaty, enemy and level design is bad. There are so many other, better boomer shooters you should play instead of this one - in my opinion. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« +custom engine with lower system requirements than the steam client +price of a takeaway sandwich +great level design, secrets +great movement +fresh takes on the standard fps weapons roster -i will never make anything this cool »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Lost for most of the play time. Worth $5, but not very fun. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Quite good! It understood the assignment. So many Quake-likes don't try to match the music. Good work! »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« you owe it to yourself to play this the care and passion this was crafted with is staggering this is the antithesis to AAA slop this is anti-slop please play this »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« at the scammed holiday jail. straight up "zortching it". and by "it", haha, well, let's justr say, my wrenchits »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« the quality/price ratio is as insane as a fake holiday scheme »
👍 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
93 % pos · n=163
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=46
Value for money
100 % pos · n=44
Content / longevity
89 % pos · n=27
Audio / music
71 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=19
Interface / UX
29 % pos · n=17
Performance
60 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
50 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16315184
Graphics / art464501
Value for money444400
Content / longevity272421
Audio / music211515
Story / writing191702
Interface / UX175012
Performance10613
Stability / bugs6312
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.2 h.

🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=22)
2-10h
99 % (n=264)
10-25h
100 % (n=94)
>25h
100 % (n=24)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2024 : 94% positive94OctNov 2024 : 94% positive94NovDec 2024 : 100% positive100DecJan 2025 : 100% positive100JanFeb 2025 : 100% positive100FebMar 2025 : 100% positive100MarApr 2025 : 100% positive100AprMay 2025 : 96% positive96MayJun 2025 : 100% positive100JunJul 2025 : 100% positive100JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugSep 2025 : 94% positive94SepNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprJun 2026 : 93% positive93Jun

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,5 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 151 positive mentions out of 163
  • Graphics: 45 positive mentions out of 46
  • Story: 17 positive mentions out of 19
  • Price: 44 positive mentions out of 44
  • Performance: 6 positive mentions out of 10

Weaknesses

  • UI: 12 negative mentions out of 17
  • Performance: 3 negative mentions out of 10

Who is it for?

Fans of nostalgic 90s shooters who enjoy tight controls and a good dose of humor will appreciate Zortch’s fast‑paced action, while budget‑conscious indie players will find the price unbeatable.

Is Zortch worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 98% of 1,377 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 4,60€.

Verdict

Zortch delivers a slick, action‑heavy experience that resonates withsx shooters who love classic mechanics and a lighthearted tone. Its minimal bugs and stellar graphics add polish, but a clunky UI may frustrate some. Overall, it’s a solid, enjoyable title for those seeking a nostalgic yetクラップ.

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