Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 100 MB d'espace disque disponible
TIS-100
TIS‑100’s core mechanic—programming in a minimalist assembly language—keeps players iterating puzzles for hours. With a 97 % positive rating and 94 % post‑release approval, the title has over 4 000 reviews and 98 % of players who spent more than 25 hours praised it.
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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 | 173 | 151 | 12 | 10 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay: 151 positive mentions out of 173
- Content: 12 positive mentions out of 14
- Story: 6 positive mentions out of 6
- Price: 3 positive mentions out of 3
- Multiplayer: 4 positive mentions out of 4
Weaknesses
- Performance: 0 positive mentions out of 2
- UI: 8 positive mentions out of 12, with 3 negative
- Bugs: 0 positive mentions out of 1, with 1 negative
Who is it for?
Puzzle‑solvers and programming hobbyists who enjoy a steep learning curve and debugging will thrive, while players seeking a polished user interface or lighter challenge may find it frustrating.
Is TIS-100 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 4,092 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 6,89€.
Verdict
TIS‑100 rewards patience and logical thinking, delivering a deeply satisfying experience for those willing to invest the time to master its quirks. Its high praise among veterans of programming puzzles underscores its status as a cult classic in indie simulation.
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