How long is Species: Unknown?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 16 h; those who don't, 3.5 h.

How much does Species: Unknown cost?

Species: Unknown is currently 7,80€ (20% off) on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 (64 bits) Processeur : Intel Core i5 8th gen Mémoire vive : 12 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 8GB Desktop (or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile) Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

Species: Unknown

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Released October 23, 2025

Action IndieEarly Access

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

92/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 9,944 reviews (« Very Positive »)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 93% positive vs 94% overall (570 recent reviews)

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The co schol optic co-op gameplay hooks players into 25‑hour sessions, a major reason behind its rising popularity. Since launch, 92% of the 400 sampled reviews still rate the game as Very Positive, and 99% of those who reach 25 hours praise it as a great time‑investment.

What it's about: Species: Unknown est un “survival-horror” en coop de 1 à 4 joueurs. Accomplissez des missions à haut risque dans un vaisseau abandonné tout en étant traqué par une créature inconnue. Survivez, améliorez votre équipement, et affrontez chaque nouvelle menace qui rôde dans l'ombre.

In-game

« for 10$ this game is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ worth it and 4GB for these graphics is also insane! »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played14211

« Monster come Scared Throw fire bomb at monster Make boom Happy. Monster still alive. He eat ass Dead. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played11433

« very fun game with friends. but i wish there was more map variations and shuttles to choose from. if you watch this devs....add more places to go :) keep up the good work :3 »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played111

« I can't believe how fantastic this game is. The price is incredible - I highly suggest going into it blind! »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played211

« You like Dead Space ? you like Alien isolation ? you like phasmophobia ? You have everything in this game, in incredible graphic and realism »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played1111

« Great and beautiful game, but after around 20-25 hours there is no more content and no more reason to play this longer. i really hope that this will change in the future but i guess this will take around 2-3 years with their current roadmap »

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played6

« Nombreux bug , mécanique injuste , manque système de res en multi sinon tu te fais chier pendant 40 min »

👎 anonymous review · 23 h played

« Trop difficile, IA qui bouge casi pas et qui spam. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« Game trailer shows lots of combat etc. in gameplay but the reality of this game is that you just constantly run away from everything. No clue how this game made it to overwhelmingly positive lol »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« The cutscenes are pretty cool and the running form the exploding engines ending was pretty epic but those don't save the game from over all jank where it plays like all other scuffed horror games and the forever taking pipe puzzles. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« This game is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boring man, there's no actual scare factor to it, the ai is either both too aggressive or not aggressive enough there's no in-between It sucks, it's a snooze fest »

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

« Watched a five minute video from a youtuber. Bought copies for friends so they could stream. Fun ensued. 10/10 worth more than 10 dollars Great visuals, atmosphere, sound design, progression, customizability. hope this game grows well. »

👍 anonymous review · 27 h played3311

In players' words

« for 10$ this game is so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ worth it and 4GB for these graphics is also insane! »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played14211

« Nombreux bug , mécanique injuste , manque système de res en multi sinon tu te fais chier pendant 40 min »

👎 anonymous review · 23 h played

« Monster come Scared Throw fire bomb at monster Make boom Happy. Monster still alive. He eat ass Dead. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played11433

« Trop difficile, IA qui bouge casi pas et qui spam. »

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« very fun game with friends. but i wish there was more map variations and shuttles to choose from. if you watch this devs....add more places to go :) keep up the good work :3 »

👍 anonymous review · 36 h played111

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« I can't believe how fantastic this game is. The price is incredible - I highly suggest going into it blind! »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played211

👎 anonymous review · 2 h played

« You like Dead Space ? you like Alien isolation ? you like phasmophobia ? You have everything in this game, in incredible graphic and realism »

👍 anonymous review · 28 h played1111

👎 anonymous review · 8 h played

👍 anonymous review · 26 h played6

👍 anonymous review · 27 h played3311

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=136

Content / longevity

32 % pos · n=53

Graphics / art

91 % pos · n=34

Multiplayer

89 % pos · n=27

Value for money

96 % pos · n=23

Story / writing

69 % pos · n=13

Audio / music

85 % pos · n=13

Performance

57 % pos · n=7

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=3

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=2

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	136	118	4	14
Content / longevity	53	17	24	12
Graphics / art	34	31	1	2
Multiplayer	27	24	1	2
Value for money	23	22	0	1
Story / writing	13	9	1	3
Audio / music	13	11	1	1
Performance	7	4	0	3
Interface / UX	3	0	0	3
Stability / bugs	2	0	0	2

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.5 h.

<2h

61 % (n=23)

2-10h

89 % (n=137)

10-25h

97 % (n=161)

>25h

99 % (n=79)

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 Oct 23, 2025 · All-time low: €7.80 (Mar 19, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

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La rencontre avec terminator 😱🚀

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COMEDIC TIMING ON POINT

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i feel a little nostalgic

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Strengths

Co‑op shines brightest: 24 positive mentions out of 27 reviews cite it as a core strength.
Gameplay fuels the fun: 118 positive mentions out of 136 highlight tight controls and engaging mechanics.
Audio and atmosphere earn near‑universal praise: 11 positive mentions out of 13 for sound design, with 7 comments calling it immersive.
Graphics deliver strong visuals: 31 positive mentions out of 34 praise the art style and lighting.
Price feels like a steal: 22 positive mentions out of 23 call the cost justified for the content.

Weaknesses

Content divides the room: only 17 positive mentions out of 53 praise the quantity or variety, while 24 mixed comments question its depth.
UI frustrates a few: all 3 mentions of the interface społeczność negative, calling it clunky or unintuitive.
Performance hiccups linger: 3 out of 7 performance mentions are negative, citing occasional frame drops.
Bug reports are rare but sharp: both mentions of bugs are negative, though they represent less than 0.1% of reviews.

Who is it for?

If you crave a cooperative action game with strong atmosphere and replayable fun, dive in. Fans of horror‑lite co‑op will find the most to love, while those after a deep, solo narrative may leave wanting.

Is Species: Unknown worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 9,944 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Co‑op shines brightest. Current price: 7,80€ (20% off).

Verdict

Species: Unknown turns early‑access flaws into minor footnotes against a backdrop of stellar mei co‑op action and eerie charm. With 95% positive reviews and a 99% approval rate among long‑term players, it’s a standout for group adventures. Just temper expectations on post‑launch content additions—they’re the weakest link in an otherwise polished experience.

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