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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel Core i5-10505 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® 1070 GTX 8 GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 5600 6 GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : This game requires a SSD hard drive

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10/11 Processeur : Intel i5-11400 / AMD Ryzen 5 5600 XT Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia® GeForce RTX™ 3060Ti 8GB / AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT 8GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : This game requires a SSD hard drive

Samson

Cold reception
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Released April 8, 2026
sample: 472 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
50/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 54 % · 3,112 reviews (« Mixed »)
Critics' score : 54/100 (15 OpenCritic reviews)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 55% positive vs 56% overall (132 recent reviews)
24,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Devoted players are finding their stride only after the 25-hour mark, where satisfaction climbs significantly compared to early-game frustration. The post-release reception sits at a precarious 51% positive across 472 sampled reviews, reflecting a title struggling to bridge the gap between its visual ambition and its mechanical execution.

What it's about: Samson revient à Tyndalston, une ville dure et sans merci qui l'a profondément marqué. Il a des dettes importantes envers des gens dangereux, qui utilisent sa sœur pour le contraindre à agir. Le temps passe. La seule issue est de passer par quiconque se dresse sur son chemin.

In-game

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« Don't expect a GTA game when purchasing this, but for $25 it's well worth it. The driving is solid and while there isn't any gunplay, it works fine as a beat-em-up. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played3111
« Needs a bit more time in the oven, but the devs are already being open honest and reactive to the feedback. I look forward to seeing their adjustments »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2111
« After the recent patches, I have started to enjoy this game a lot more! Hopefully more updates and content along the way! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played21
« It started off clunky, Couldnt even start the game with out it crashing, online videos helped with this. The last few update have change the whole feel of the game. They are going in the right direction »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played11
« un bon gta-like a petite échelle mais intéressant et brutal »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« J'avais peur de l'acheter vu les commentaires sur ce jeu, et je ne regrette pas. Perso je le trouve très bien. Avec quelques mises à jour il sera très bon :) »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« 100% hair physics ✅ 0% gameplay ❌ Bully: middle age 😕 It feels like this game needed (and deserved) two more years of development. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« game looks fun overall but optimization just kills me, it ruined all my joy. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« nul nul nul n'achetez pas. redondant et dur sans aucun intéret . »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« tres tres mauvaise optimisation le jeux tourne très mal sur une bonne config c'est un scandal!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« tres mal optimisé beaucoup de plantage extrement repetitif en 2026 c'est de l'arnaque pur et dure pour des anciens de GTA c'est honteux je regrette vraiment mon achat »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« le jeux est super bien me fait penser a driver de l'époque »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played

In players' words

« Don't expect a GTA game when purchasing this, but for $25 it's well worth it. The driving is solid and while there isn't any gunplay, it works fine as a beat-em-up. »
👍 anonymous review · 29 h played3111
« 100% hair physics ✅ 0% gameplay ❌ Bully: middle age 😕 It feels like this game needed (and deserved) two more years of development. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Needs a bit more time in the oven, but the devs are already being open honest and reactive to the feedback. I look forward to seeing their adjustments »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2111
« game looks fun overall but optimization just kills me, it ruined all my joy. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« After the recent patches, I have started to enjoy this game a lot more! Hopefully more updates and content along the way! »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played21
« nul nul nul n'achetez pas. redondant et dur sans aucun intéret . »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It started off clunky, Couldnt even start the game with out it crashing, online videos helped with this. The last few update have change the whole feel of the game. They are going in the right direction »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played11
« tres tres mauvaise optimisation le jeux tourne très mal sur une bonne config c'est un scandal!!!! »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« un bon gta-like a petite échelle mais intéressant et brutal »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« tres mal optimisé beaucoup de plantage extrement repetitif en 2026 c'est de l'arnaque pur et dure pour des anciens de GTA c'est honteux je regrette vraiment mon achat »
👎 anonymous review · 13 h played
« J'avais peur de l'acheter vu les commentaires sur ce jeu, et je ne regrette pas. Perso je le trouve très bien. Avec quelques mises à jour il sera très bon :) »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« le jeux est super bien me fait penser a driver de l'époque »
👍 anonymous review · 41 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
29 % pos · n=134
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=54
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=47
Content / longevity
15 % pos · n=41
Story / writing
55 % pos · n=29
Value for money
74 % pos · n=27
Performance
12 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
78 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay134392372
Stability / bugs543843
Graphics / art474421
Content / longevity416629
Story / writing291649
Value for money272016
Performance253319
Audio / music9711
Interface / UX1001
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.3 h.

<2h
22 % (n=86)
2-10h
46 % (n=166)
10-25h
58 % (n=155)
>25h
83 % (n=65)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2026 : 53% positive53AprMay 2026 : 55% positive55MayJun 2026 : 47% positive47JunJul 2026 : 48% positive48Jul

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

💶 Price history

€15.50€18.18€20.86€23.54€26.23€16.74

Steam price tracked automatically since Apr 08, 2026 · All-time low: €16.74 (Jul 16, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 46 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,5 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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Strengths

  • Visual fidelity is a clear standout, with 44 positive mentions out of 47.
  • Long-term engagement is high, boasting an 83% positive rating among those playing over 25 hours.
  • The narrative provides a solid foundation for the experience, earning 16 positive mentions out of 29.
  • The pricing structure is viewed as fair by the majority, with 20 positive mentions out of 27.

Weaknesses

  • Technical instability plagues the experience, with 43 negative mentions out of 54 regarding bugs.
  • Core gameplay mechanics fail to impress, tallying 72 negative mentions out of 134.
  • Content depth is a major pain point, resulting in 29 negative mentions out of 41.
  • Performance issues severely hamper the experience, cited as a negative factor in 19 out of 25 mentions.

Who is it for?

This title is intended for patient players who value atmospheric visuals over polished mechanics and are willing to push through significant technical hurdles to reach the rewarding endgame.

Is Samson worth it in 2026?

Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 54% of 3,112 Steam reviews are positive (player score 50/100). Most-praised strength: Visual fidelity is a clear standout. Current price: 24,99€.

Verdict

Samson remains a divisive experience that currently feels like an unpolished diamond. While the long-term fans appreciate the journey, the prevalence of bugs and repetitive mission design leave it in a state of mixed uncertainty.

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