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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct X Compatible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-Bit Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Direct X Compatible Notes supplémentaires : SSD recommended

Red Dead Redemption

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Released October 29, 2024
sample: 490 reviews posted after launch (150 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 20,430 reviews (« Very Positive »)
49,99€ 24,99€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The western frontier vibe dominates discussions, with the keyword “western” appearing 10 times among the top tags. Steam’s overall sentiment is Very Positive at 92% across 20,430 reviews, and post‑release sentiment climbs to 94% positive among the most recent 490 reviews.

What it's about: Vivez l'histoire de John Marston, un ancien hors-la-loi qui traque les derniers membres de la célèbre bande de Van der Linde avec l'arrivée sur PC de l'illustre prédécesseur de Red Dead Redemption 2.

In-game

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« this game is peak but a rdr1 port shouldnt cost more than rdr2 wait for a sale dont pay full price for a port »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played35332
« good game but wait until it reaches $10, which should be the standard price. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« it's great, but too expensive for a 15 year old game. wish there was a real remake done instead for this kind of price. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played3111
« amazing game, terrible price. you can get this game for 10 bucks at gamestop other than that top 3 best western games »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played22
« game would be 10x better if they made a enchanced version with better graphics and bug fixes »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played5422
« Really good game I think most people should play at least once, but waaaaaaaaay too expensive for a port of a 15 year-old game. Definitely should wait for a sale to buy »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played111
« Greedy ass company excluded their game from family sharing, although it's Single!! ♥♥♥♥ you Rockstar and Take-two »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played22543
« Remove the Rockstar Launcher you idiots. "But the launcher provides enhanced user experience through the Rockstar account 🤓" No, all it does is punish people who bought the game and reward pirates. P.S. You stink, take a shower. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played7754
« Only rating it this because a PORT of a 15 year old game being any more than 30 bucks is pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played5211
« Great game but being forced to log in to an online service for a game that has had all online features removed is ridiculous. Rockstar bad. »
👎 anonymous review · 54 h played13842
« Rockstar's launcher is crazy. I should be able to play the game I payed for whenever and however I want. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1072
« good game, not worth 50 bucks, get it on sale »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

In players' words

« this game is peak but a rdr1 port shouldnt cost more than rdr2 wait for a sale dont pay full price for a port »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played35332
« Greedy ass company excluded their game from family sharing, although it's Single!! ♥♥♥♥ you Rockstar and Take-two »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played22543
« good game but wait until it reaches $10, which should be the standard price. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played21
« Remove the Rockstar Launcher you idiots. "But the launcher provides enhanced user experience through the Rockstar account 🤓" No, all it does is punish people who bought the game and reward pirates. P.S. You stink, take a shower. »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played7754
« it's great, but too expensive for a 15 year old game. wish there was a real remake done instead for this kind of price. »
👍 anonymous review · 60 h played3111
« Only rating it this because a PORT of a 15 year old game being any more than 30 bucks is pretty ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid »
👎 anonymous review · 17 h played5211
« amazing game, terrible price. you can get this game for 10 bucks at gamestop other than that top 3 best western games »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played22
« Great game but being forced to log in to an online service for a game that has had all online features removed is ridiculous. Rockstar bad. »
👎 anonymous review · 54 h played13842
« game would be 10x better if they made a enchanced version with better graphics and bug fixes »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played5422
« Rockstar's launcher is crazy. I should be able to play the game I payed for whenever and however I want. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played1072
« Really good game I think most people should play at least once, but waaaaaaaaay too expensive for a port of a 15 year-old game. Definitely should wait for a sale to buy »
👍 anonymous review · 25 h played111
« good game, not worth 50 bucks, get it on sale »
👍 anonymous review · 6 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
80 % pos · n=95
Story / writing
82 % pos · n=73
Graphics / art
77 % pos · n=22
Performance
35 % pos · n=17
Value for money
31 % pos · n=16
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
88 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
14 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9576910
Story / writing736058
Graphics / art221705
Performance176110
Value for money165011
Content / longevity11704
Audio / music8701
Stability / bugs7106
Interface / UX3102
Multiplayer2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.

<2h
67 % (n=18)
2-10h
94 % (n=70)
10-25h
94 % (n=164)
>25h
96 % (n=238)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 78% positive78NovDec 2025 : 96% positive96DecJan 2026 : 78% positive78JanFeb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 81% positive81MarApr 2026 : 88% positive88AprJun 2026 : 76% positive76JunJul 2026 : 94% positive94Jul

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

💶 Price history

€21.24€29.36€37.49€45.61€53.7420252026€24.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2024 · All-time low: €24.99 (Nov 20, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,3 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay earns 76 positive mentions out of 95 total, making it the most praised aspect.
  • Story receives 60 positive mentions out of 73, underscoring a strong narrative.
  • Graphics gather 17 positive mentions out of 22, with no mixed sentiment reported.
  • Players who log >25 hours show 96% positive sentiment (238 reviews), indicating lasting appeal.
  • Post‑release sentiment is 94% positive (490 reviews), confirming a strong launch reception.

Weaknesses

  • Performance registers only 6 positive mentions out of 17 and 10 negative mentions, highlighting technical concerns.
  • Price draws 11 negative mentions versus 5 positive, suggesting cost is a frequent gripe.
  • Bugs attract 6 negative mentions out of 7 total, indicating notable stability issues.
  • UI receives 2 negative mentions out of 3, pointing to usability friction.

Who is it for?

Fans of narrative‑driven western action games and players who enjoy deep open‑world exploration will find plenty to love. Those sensitive to performance hiccups or high price tags should weigh the technical criticisms before diving in.

Is Red Dead Redemption worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 92% of 20,430 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay earns. Current price: 24,99€ (50% off).

Verdict

Red Dead Redemption delivers a compelling story and polished visuals that resonate with the majority of its audience, as reflected by its high Steam scores. However, performance and pricing concerns temper the experience for some. Overall, it stands as a strong entry for western action enthusiasts, provided they can tolerate its technical shortcomings.

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Red Dead Redemption: 94/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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