Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 Processeur : 2.5 GHz Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Direct X9.0c Compatible Card DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 130 MB d'espace disque disponible
DEADBOLT
A steep difficulty curve wrapped in tongue‑in‑cheek humor defines Deadbolt’s core appeal. The game maintains an overwhelming 96% positive rating on Steam, with 95% of post‑release reviews still praising 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 | 143 | 122 | 6 | 15 |
| Audio / music | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Story / writing | 24 | 18 | 1 | 5 |
| Content / longevity | 24 | 19 | 0 | 5 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Performance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.5 h.
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. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,6 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Gameplay leads the applause: 122 positive mentions out of 143 total (86% positive).
- Audio receives flawless praise: 50 mentions, all positive (100%).
- Graphics are uniformly praised: 18 mentions, 100% positive.
- The soundtrack and humor resonate with players, appearing in 13 and 9 frequent keyword counts respectively.
- Longer play sessions are rewarded: players spending 10‑25 hours record a 98% positive rate (169 reviews).
Weaknesses
- Performance is a recurring gripe: 3 negative mentions out of 5 total (60% negative).
- Bugs dominate the criticism: 8 negative mentions out of 9 (89% negative).
- User‑interface issues surface in 6 negative mentions out of 9 (67% negative).
- Multiplayer support is essentially absent, with the sole mention being negative.
Who is it for?
Fans of challenging action‑stealth games who appreciate dark humor and a strong audio‑visual experience will find Deadbolt rewarding. Players tolerant of occasional performance hiccups and willing to overlook UI quirks will enjoy it the most.
Is DEADBOLT worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 5,633 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay leads the applause. Current price: 9,99€.
Verdict
Deadbolt delivers a tightly designed, humor‑laden stealth action experience that has earned near‑universal approval on Steam. While its difficulty and audio shine, performance and bug concerns temper the experience. Overall, it stands as a solid indie title for players seeking a tough but entertaining challenge.
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