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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Any at least semi-modern processor should work fine Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Any at least semi-modern (non-integrated) graphics card should also be fine Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Yes please

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 15 GB d'espace disque disponible

It Takes a War

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 6, 2025
sample: 403 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 882 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 87% positive vs 92% overall (76 recent reviews)
5,89€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Most players call it an emotional standout, but some voice frustration over its short length. Almost everyone who tried it felt something—good or bad—within hours.

What it's about: Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based tactical shooter genre.

In-game

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« It Takes a War is one of the worst FPS games I've ever played in my life BUT... It Takes a War has one of the best stories I've seen recently (bound to change ofc) and i can't explain it without spoiling it »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2
« It's a solid old-school style FPS game. Worth checking out. Not many servers still running but you can usually find a game and the community is still pretty chatty. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Slightly less upsetting than joining an actual counter strike voice chat. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« So glad this little gem is finally on Steam. Well worth the trip down memory lane, even if the gameplay has not aged well lmao I wonder how those guys I used to hang out on here are doing. Wish I still had their details. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Lowkey really good story, creepy, and unexpected moments. on god its worth the $5 »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« One of the best gaming experiences I've had in so long. It really emerges you within the story and all. PERFECT! So excited to be given the opportunity to have played this game. Must play for sure. Just for the experience of it. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« Not as interesting as I thought it would be after playing the demo. Also, it uses your webcam without asking. Not cool. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I'm sorry, I hate to leave a negative review but this games lacks any subtlety that The Corridor had (The previous game by the same developer which I wholeheartedly recommend). »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« this could been a youtube video »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« it kept re-queuing me with these same european nerds who need couples therapy. who tf argues in public chat 😭😭😭 and they were garbage too this fricking scottish girl wouldn't shut up about cream soda »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« cool concept didn't like the execution one bit »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A great example of how a video game can cross the boundaries of traditional art forms. If you're considering playing it, stop reading reviews and just try it for yourself. It's an experience worth going through. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1

In players' words

« It Takes a War is one of the worst FPS games I've ever played in my life BUT... It Takes a War has one of the best stories I've seen recently (bound to change ofc) and i can't explain it without spoiling it »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2
« Not as interesting as I thought it would be after playing the demo. Also, it uses your webcam without asking. Not cool. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It's a solid old-school style FPS game. Worth checking out. Not many servers still running but you can usually find a game and the community is still pretty chatty. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« I'm sorry, I hate to leave a negative review but this games lacks any subtlety that The Corridor had (The previous game by the same developer which I wholeheartedly recommend). »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Slightly less upsetting than joining an actual counter strike voice chat. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11
« this could been a youtube video »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« So glad this little gem is finally on Steam. Well worth the trip down memory lane, even if the gameplay has not aged well lmao I wonder how those guys I used to hang out on here are doing. Wish I still had their details. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« it kept re-queuing me with these same european nerds who need couples therapy. who tf argues in public chat 😭😭😭 and they were garbage too this fricking scottish girl wouldn't shut up about cream soda »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Lowkey really good story, creepy, and unexpected moments. on god its worth the $5 »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« cool concept didn't like the execution one bit »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« One of the best gaming experiences I've had in so long. It really emerges you within the story and all. PERFECT! So excited to be given the opportunity to have played this game. Must play for sure. Just for the experience of it. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played1
« A great example of how a video game can cross the boundaries of traditional art forms. If you're considering playing it, stop reading reviews and just try it for yourself. It's an experience worth going through. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 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
61 % pos · n=71
Story / writing
72 % pos · n=65
Multiplayer
68 % pos · n=22
Value for money
25 % pos · n=12
Content / longevity
38 % pos · n=8
Performance
0 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=6
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay7143424
Story / writing6547513
Multiplayer221561
Value for money12318
Content / longevity8305
Performance6006
Audio / music6600
Graphics / art5401
Stability / bugs3003
Interface / UX2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 min on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.

🪤 98 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
91 % (n=384)
2-10h
94 % (n=18)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 81% positive81NovFeb 2026 : 88% positive88FebMar 2026 : 97% positive97MarApr 2026 : 94% positive94AprMay 2026 : 89% positive89MayJun 2026 : 85% positive85JunJul 2026 : 82% positive82Jul

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

💶 Price history

€3.91€4.53€5.15€5.77€6.392026€4.41

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 06, 2025 · All-time low: €4.41 (Apr 27, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

15,5 % Moderate

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 52,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The narrative drives the experience home: 47 positive mentions out of 65
  • Multiplayer moments shine brighter than single-player: 15 positive mentions out of 22
  • Sound design earns universal praise: 6 positive mentions out of 6

Weaknesses

  • Performance hiccups stand out like a sore thumb: 6 negative mentions out of 6
  • Price draws fire more than praise: 8 negative mentions out of 12
  • Bugs frustrate with no silver lining: 3 negative mentions out of 3

Who is it for?

Fans of story-rich action adventures with tight co-op will find their match here. Those needing long campaigns or flawless framerates should look elsewhere.

Is It Takes a War worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 92% of 882 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative drives the experience home. Current price: 5,89€.

Verdict

It Takes a War delivers a memorable, emotional ride, but its 91% positive post-release score comes with asterisks: a condensed runtime and technical stumbles. A must-try for cooperative players, but not a marathon.

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