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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8 (64 Bit) Processeur : 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics (512MB) Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Additional Notes: Requires a system running DirectX 11 as a minimum. Graphics cards over 10 years old may find some graphics display issues. Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64 Bit) Processeur : 3.0GHz i5 Dual Core or equivalent Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Radeon HD 3600 (1GB) Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Additional Notes: Requires a system running DirectX 11 as a minimum. Graphics cards over 10 years old may find some graphics display issues. Unsupported video chipsets: Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel GMA X3100, Intel GMA 950.

Plague Inc: Evolved

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Released February 18, 2016
sample: 497 reviews posted after launch (131 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 64,603 reviews (« Very Positive »)
14,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A viral experiment in absurdity and strategy, Plague Inc: Evolved turns players into microscopic architects of global annihilation—66 of them have already spent over 25 hours plotting world domination. Over 94% of its 64,603 reviews sing its praises, and post-launch reception holds steady at 93% positive among sampled players. The gameplay itself is the consensus favorite, driving 90 out of 103 mentions while keeping critics hooked with equal parts wit and challenge.

What it's about: Plague Inc: Evolved est un terrifiant mélange entre jeu de simulation réaliste et hautement stratégique. Votre agent pathogène vient d'infecter le "Patient Zero" - vous devez désormais mettre un terme à l'histoire de l'humanité en développant une épidémie mortelle et globale, tout en vous adaptant contre chaque mesure prise par...

In-game

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« This game recognizes us for what we truly are: a statistic waiting to be zeroed out. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played3222
« Went from playing Plague inc on an IPad when I was younger to living it every 5 years or so in real life as an adult 10/10, Soundtrack is amazing too. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played211
« love the game but wish it was updated with hd graphics. its so pixilated i can barely read the text »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« Pros: - Gameplay is a fun balance between complex and simple - Soundtrack, SFX, and visuals are top notch - Lots of ways to play the game - Fun system of rewards Cons: - Greenland »
👍 anonymous review · 1153 h played31
« Launch the game. Casually ask yourself: how do i want to destroy earth today? Proceed with your mission. Eliminate everything that breaths. You win! The world is no more. Sadistic? Maybe. Fun? For sure 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1111
« Playing this with World War Z soundtrack makes me feel like I'm running Umbrella Corporation's quarterly meeting. "Sir, humanity has started researching a cure." "Excellent. Add total organ failure." 10/10. Greenland is my greatest enemy. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« It's bad because you need the new dlc to have every achievement, BAD DEVS. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Je n'arrive plus à démarrer le jeu, il crash dès le lancement... »
👎 anonymous review · 23 h played
« Plague Inc. has become a political tool with this last DLC »
👎 anonymous review · 101 h played
« Ne gâchez pas votre argent et votre temps ... Vraiment »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Same game as it was ten plus years ago as a free game. It's fine at a steep discount but unless you really dig deep into the strategies, each round feels the same. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« truth be told I pirated this like 3 times across the years and just now decided to get it legally 'cause I did get my time's worth after all so yeah, good game. Devs deserve those bucks. Just sorry it couldn't be sooner lol »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1

In players' words

« This game recognizes us for what we truly are: a statistic waiting to be zeroed out. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played3222
« It's bad because you need the new dlc to have every achievement, BAD DEVS. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Went from playing Plague inc on an IPad when I was younger to living it every 5 years or so in real life as an adult 10/10, Soundtrack is amazing too. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played211
« Je n'arrive plus à démarrer le jeu, il crash dès le lancement... »
👎 anonymous review · 23 h played
« love the game but wish it was updated with hd graphics. its so pixilated i can barely read the text »
👍 anonymous review · 16 h played11
« Plague Inc. has become a political tool with this last DLC »
👎 anonymous review · 101 h played
« Pros: - Gameplay is a fun balance between complex and simple - Soundtrack, SFX, and visuals are top notch - Lots of ways to play the game - Fun system of rewards Cons: - Greenland »
👍 anonymous review · 1153 h played31
« Ne gâchez pas votre argent et votre temps ... Vraiment »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Launch the game. Casually ask yourself: how do i want to destroy earth today? Proceed with your mission. Eliminate everything that breaths. You win! The world is no more. Sadistic? Maybe. Fun? For sure 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 23 h played1111
« Same game as it was ten plus years ago as a free game. It's fine at a steep discount but unless you really dig deep into the strategies, each round feels the same. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Playing this with World War Z soundtrack makes me feel like I'm running Umbrella Corporation's quarterly meeting. "Sir, humanity has started researching a cure." "Excellent. Add total organ failure." 10/10. Greenland is my greatest enemy. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« truth be told I pirated this like 3 times across the years and just now decided to get it legally 'cause I did get my time's worth after all so yeah, good game. Devs deserve those bucks. Just sorry it couldn't be sooner lol »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
87 % pos · n=103
Content / longevity
78 % pos · n=27
Value for money
50 % pos · n=16
Interface / UX
60 % pos · n=5
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=3
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
0 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1039049
Content / longevity272124
Value for money16817
Interface / UX5302
Performance4301
Multiplayer4310
Stability / bugs3102
Story / writing2110
Graphics / art2002
Audio / music2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.1 h.

<2h
79 % (n=53)
2-10h
93 % (n=251)
10-25h
95 % (n=127)
>25h
95 % (n=66)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 95% positive95SepDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 90% positive90JanApr 2026 : 84% positive84AprMay 2026 : 80% positive80MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€4.25€8.50€12.75€17.01201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.47

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 21, 2014 · All-time low: €1.47 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,1 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 250 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay is the beating heart of adoration: 90 positive mentions out of 103 praise its strategic depth, absurd humor, and addictive escalation.
  • Players return compulsively: 6 mentions of ‘addictif’ and 3 of ‘rejouabilité’ show the game’s replay value is a major draw.
  • Content shines with broad approval: 21 positive mentions out of 27 confirm players value the variety and scale of the experience.
  • Post-release support sustained momentum: 93% positive reviews after launch prove the game’s design held steady beyond early access.
  • Performance rarely draws ire: 3 out of 4 performance-related mentions are positive, signaling smooth execution isn’t a common complaint.

Weaknesses

  • Graphics fall noticeably flat: 2 outright negative mentions out of 2 suggest visuals didn’t meet everyone’s expectations.
  • A handful of bugs slipped through: 2 negative mentions out of 3 indicate sporadic technical hiccups.
  • Price polarizes players: 7 negative mentions out of 16 imply some feel the game’s cost outweighs its value.

Who is it for?

Strategy and simulation fans who thrive on creative problem-solving and darkly comedic storytelling will find Plague Inc: Evolved irresistible. Those who relish conquering—or failing at—global-scale catastrophes will love its premise and replayability.

Is Plague Inc: Evolved worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 64,603 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay is the beating heart of adoration. Current price: 14,79€.

Verdict

Plague Inc: Evolved is a rare game that delivers equal doses of menace and mirth, turning players into ruthless puppet-masters of humanity’s downfall. Its 94% approval rating isn’t just a number—it’s proof that a simple, thematically audacious concept can breed enduring appeal. Minor slips in visuals or pricing don’t dull its edge; they’re footnotes in a masterclass of infectious gameplay.

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