Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : 2.4 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 260, Radeon HD 5770, 1024 MB, Shader Model 3.0 Carte son : DirectX compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : 2.5+ GHz Quad Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 660 or better, Radeon HD 7950 or better, Shader Model 3.0 DirectX : Version 9.0c Carte son : DirectX compatible
This War of Mine
The game’s narrative, centered on the abantu of civilians trapped in war, dominates player experience. It boasts a 94 % overall favorable rating and an 89 % favorable score since launch, with most players spending over 25 hours in its world. While gameplay and story receive strong praise, technical performance and bugs are the main sources of criticism.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 67 | 53 | 5 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 35 | 34 | 0 | 1 |
| Graphics / art | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Content / longevity | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 15, 2014 · All-time low: €0.94 (Jun 09, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Storytelling dominates praise: 34 positive mentions out of 35.
- Core gameplay mechanics are well received: 53 positive mentions out of 67.
- Audio design is highly appreciated: 6 positive mentions out of 7.
- The game’s price is considered fair: 3 positive mentions out of 3.
Weaknesses
- Performance is a concern: 2 negative mentions out of 2.
- Bugs are universally reported: 4 negative mentions out of 4.
- UI issues appear in all 4 mentions, all negative.
Who is it for?
Players who relish narrative‑driven, morally complex simulation games that challenge their empathy will find this title engaging, even if they are tolerant of occasional technical hiccups.
Is This War of Mine worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 97,294 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Storytelling dominates praise. Current price: 2,84€ (85% off).
Verdict
With a 94 % favorable global rating, This War of Mine stands out for its gripping story and solid gameplay loops. The consistent technical complaints, however, can dampen the experience for some. Overall, it offers a powerful, if sometimes frustrating, glimpse into the civilian side of war.
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