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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processeur : 2.4GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9800 / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processeur : 2.4GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1 GB NVIDIA 460 / AMD Radeon 5870 DirectX : Version 10 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 7 GB d'espace disque disponible

HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition

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Released December 7, 2015
sample: 494 reviews posted after launch (129 AI-classified)
91/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 90 % · 33,267 reviews (« Very Positive »)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Co‑op mayhem fuels the experience, surfacing in 19 frequent mentions across reviews. The title enjoys a Very Positive standing, with 90% of its 33,267 Steam reviews favorable and 91% of the post‑release sample endorsing it.

What it's about: HELLDIVERS™ est un jeu de tir coopératif hardcore à double manette. Les joueurs rejoignent une unité d'élite appelée les HELLDIVERS, et doivent coopérer pour protéger la SUPER-TERRE et vaincre les ennemis de l'humanité dans une guerre intergalactique intense.

In-game

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« helldiver but it actually respect your time instead of 500 warbonds slop and massive ego trip dev that think they know everything but only keep making the game worse »
👍 anonymous review · 339 h played22
« A shockingly alive game considering its age and the sequel. Vastly different from Helldivers 2, but better in some ways honestly. If you like top-down satirical shooters, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Wow! So this is what it's like to play a Helldivers game that isn't a buggy mess. Looking forward to unlocking weapons that are nerfed to oblivion. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« Only Helldiver game that doesnt crash 6 times in a row at start up. Arrowhead, fix your sequal »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played111
« Don't let the shared camera deceive you. It's a polished and light game. There's always someone to join in your mission, but it's fun to play solo too, at your own pace. FOR LIBERTY! »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played1
« I may not be able to play Helldivers 2 with such a crappy laptop. But i can still play the first game any time, For Super Earth and For Democracy! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played111
« Impossible de trouver comment commencer le jeu par le début, avec des niveaux faciles. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Ergonomie catastrophique, pas possible de modder le jeu, système de visée atroce... Au moins ça permet de se rendre compte des améliorations implémentées dans le 2e opus. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« le jeux avec window 11 demarre et se quitte a chaque foit »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« If you skip on the DLC, the game is substantially harder on high difficulties. There's also a lot of grinding in a way. If you are into twin stick PS3 topdown shooters, it can be a fun time. But, NOT for the full 30 bucks they are asking! »
👎 anonymous review · 89 h played
« CBT Gordan Freeman. ♥♥♥♥ And Ball torture. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Is genuainely better than the second game in many ways despite being a top-down shooter <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 139 h played1

In players' words

« helldiver but it actually respect your time instead of 500 warbonds slop and massive ego trip dev that think they know everything but only keep making the game worse »
👍 anonymous review · 339 h played22
« Impossible de trouver comment commencer le jeu par le début, avec des niveaux faciles. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« A shockingly alive game considering its age and the sequel. Vastly different from Helldivers 2, but better in some ways honestly. If you like top-down satirical shooters, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Ergonomie catastrophique, pas possible de modder le jeu, système de visée atroce... Au moins ça permet de se rendre compte des améliorations implémentées dans le 2e opus. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Wow! So this is what it's like to play a Helldivers game that isn't a buggy mess. Looking forward to unlocking weapons that are nerfed to oblivion. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played11
« le jeux avec window 11 demarre et se quitte a chaque foit »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Only Helldiver game that doesnt crash 6 times in a row at start up. Arrowhead, fix your sequal »
👍 anonymous review · 38 h played111
« If you skip on the DLC, the game is substantially harder on high difficulties. There's also a lot of grinding in a way. If you are into twin stick PS3 topdown shooters, it can be a fun time. But, NOT for the full 30 bucks they are asking! »
👎 anonymous review · 89 h played
« Don't let the shared camera deceive you. It's a polished and light game. There's always someone to join in your mission, but it's fun to play solo too, at your own pace. FOR LIBERTY! »
👍 anonymous review · 87 h played1
« CBT Gordan Freeman. ♥♥♥♥ And Ball torture. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I may not be able to play Helldivers 2 with such a crappy laptop. But i can still play the first game any time, For Super Earth and For Democracy! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played111
« Is genuainely better than the second game in many ways despite being a top-down shooter <3 »
👍 anonymous review · 139 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
88 % pos · n=110
Multiplayer
89 % pos · n=18
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=12
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=10
Value for money
70 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
78 % pos · n=9
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=3
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1109758
Multiplayer181602
Interface / UX12408
Story / writing101000
Value for money10712
Content / longevity9702
Performance3300
Graphics / art3300
Stability / bugs3003
Audio / music2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 20 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.3 h.

<2h
58 % (n=36)
2-10h
93 % (n=136)
10-25h
92 % (n=120)
>25h
94 % (n=202)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
May 2024 : 95% positive95MayNov 2025 : 87% positive87NovDec 2025 : 88% positive88DecFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 90% positive90MayJun 2026 : 86% positive86JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

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

💶 Price history

€1.59€6.79€11.99€17.19€22.3920162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 23, 2015 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jan 08, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 39 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay dominates praise: 97 positive mentions out of 110 (≈88% positive)
  • Multiplayer shines with 16 positive mentions out of 18 (≈89% positive)
  • Long‑term engagement is high: 202 players logged >25 h, yielding a 94% positive rate
  • Story receives unanimous approval: 10 positive mentions out of 10
  • Graphics and performance both earn flawless scores: 3 positive mentions each

Weaknesses

  • User interface draws criticism in 8 of 12 mentions (≈67% negative)
  • Bugs are uniformly condemned: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Audio splits opinion, with 1 positive and 1 negative mention out of 2
  • Price attracts some pushback: 2 negative mentions out of 10 (20% negative)

Who is it for?

Players who thrive on chaotic, cooperative shooters and relish lengthy play sessions will find HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition rewarding, while those sensitive to UI quirks or occasional bugs should temper expectations.

Is HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 90% of 33,267 Steam reviews are positive (player score 91/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

The game delivers a solid, fun‑first experience that rewards teamwork and endurance, as reflected by its strong gameplay and multiplayer praise. Minor drawbacks in UI, bugs, and audio do not outweigh the overall enthusiasm, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of fast‑paced co‑op action.

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