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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP 64bit (latest SP) Processeur : 2.2Ghz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 GB Dedicated VRAM DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 4Ghz Quad Core Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 3 GB Dedicated VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible

Besiege

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Released February 18, 2020
sample: 488 reviews posted after launch (165 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 52,966 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
14,79€ 2,95€ -80%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A physics-driven sandbox where players build war machines, Besiege turns frustration into pure delight for the majority. Over 9 out of 10 reviews glow after the first 10 hours, and deep dives past 25 hours push satisfaction to 99 percent.

What it's about: Besiege est un jeu de simulation physique dans lequel vous construisez des machines pour attaquer des villages, des armées et des châteaux. Lancez-vous dans la campagne ou affrontez vos amis en multijoueur !

In-game

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« Ce jeu lague un peut avec un ordinateur portable mais ça reste jouable, les mécaniques mon bien forcer a arrêter d'être un abruti. (Temporairement...) »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played1
« peak game even with my potato pc! i only go under 30 fps when i use a build with 600+ pieces and if im just making stuff i stay at 60 with medium settings! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played3331
« I bought this game in like 2016 and its still getting updates?? I would have recommended it on day 1 of playing, this is nuts »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played7
« the trinity of game engineers babtft: building everything BUT boats create aeronautics: building everything BUT airships besiege: building everything BUT medieval weapons of war 10/10 would make orbital railgun again »
👍 anonymous review · 255 h played31
« BEST BUILDING GAME EVER FOR ME. Nothing compares. Nothing. Goodbye, for I must get back to my latest creation. »
👍 anonymous review · 2442 h played111
« One of the best sandbox physics game I've ever played. Simple and easy to understand. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« c'est mieux de regarder des gens jouer au jeu que de jouer, le jeu est chianttttttttttttt »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Game play vraiment bancale, assez désagréable à jouer même si les mécaniques sont intéréssantes »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« quand vous aurez changer le 1er niveau de la region Valfross parce que ce niveau pue literralement la merde ya pas dautre mot pour decrire ce niveau a la con meme avec des tuto youtube sa ne fonctionne alez vous faire foutre »
👎 anonymous review · 24 h played
« Certains succès nécessitent un DLC payant. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« setting change not working , look like a fun game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« i respect what the game is doing and im glad a game like it exists but aside from ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ around with it every once in a blue moon it is not compelling enough for me to want to complete. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played1

In players' words

« Ce jeu lague un peut avec un ordinateur portable mais ça reste jouable, les mécaniques mon bien forcer a arrêter d'être un abruti. (Temporairement...) »
👍 anonymous review · 156 h played1
« c'est mieux de regarder des gens jouer au jeu que de jouer, le jeu est chianttttttttttttt »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« peak game even with my potato pc! i only go under 30 fps when i use a build with 600+ pieces and if im just making stuff i stay at 60 with medium settings! »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played3331
« Game play vraiment bancale, assez désagréable à jouer même si les mécaniques sont intéréssantes »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I bought this game in like 2016 and its still getting updates?? I would have recommended it on day 1 of playing, this is nuts »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played7
« quand vous aurez changer le 1er niveau de la region Valfross parce que ce niveau pue literralement la merde ya pas dautre mot pour decrire ce niveau a la con meme avec des tuto youtube sa ne fonctionne alez vous faire foutre »
👎 anonymous review · 24 h played
« the trinity of game engineers babtft: building everything BUT boats create aeronautics: building everything BUT airships besiege: building everything BUT medieval weapons of war 10/10 would make orbital railgun again »
👍 anonymous review · 255 h played31
« Certains succès nécessitent un DLC payant. »
👎 anonymous review · 12 h played
« BEST BUILDING GAME EVER FOR ME. Nothing compares. Nothing. Goodbye, for I must get back to my latest creation. »
👍 anonymous review · 2442 h played111
« setting change not working , look like a fun game »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« One of the best sandbox physics game I've ever played. Simple and easy to understand. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« i respect what the game is doing and im glad a game like it exists but aside from ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ around with it every once in a blue moon it is not compelling enough for me to want to complete. »
👍 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
87 % pos · n=135
Content / longevity
72 % pos · n=25
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=14
Value for money
69 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
8 % pos · n=12
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=11
Performance
40 % pos · n=10
Multiplayer
44 % pos · n=9
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay135118413
Content / longevity251825
Interface / UX140014
Value for money13904
Stability / bugs12129
Graphics / art111100
Performance10415
Multiplayer9414
Story / writing4202
Audio / music2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 1 h.

🪤 65 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
60 % (n=72)
2-10h
94 % (n=151)
10-25h
95 % (n=129)
>25h
99 % (n=136)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jul 2025 : 94% positive94JulAug 2025 : 100% positive100AugDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 87% positive87FebMay 2026 : 82% positive82MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€4.25€8.50€12.75€17.0120162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.47

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 29, 2015 · All-time low: €1.47 (Jun 26, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 54 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The sandbox thrills: creativity and construction dominate, with 118 positive mentions out of 135 for gameplay.
  • Graphics earn unreserved praise: 11 glowing reviews with zero negatives.
  • Players who cross the 25-hour mark stay hooked, reporting 99 percent positive feedback in that bracket.
  • The price tag wins over most: 9 favorable reviews out of 13 mentions.

Weaknesses

  • The UI frustrates relentlessly: all 14 mentions of it are negative.
  • Bugs sting early adopters: 9 out of 12 mentions are complaints.
  • Performance stutters in reviews: 5 out of 10 mention it negatively.

Who is it for?

Anyone who craves open-ended engineering playgrounds will relish Besiege’s physics-driven chaos. Veteran builders and newcomers alike find endless amusement once they push past the tutorial’s hurdles.

Is Besiege worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 95% of 52,966 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: The sandbox thrills. Current price: 2,95€ (80% off).

Verdict

Besiege’s overwhelming 95 percent positive rating reflects a game that turns creative struggle into triumph. Its UI and early bugs lurk as the only real shadows in an otherwise bright sandbox sky, but most players shrug them off as part of the journey.

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Besiege: 91/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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