Players dive deep: nearly all who push past 10 hours give it glowing marks, and more than four out of five reviews remain positive since launch. Yet the opening hours frustrate many, with one-third calling the early stretch underwhelming.
What it's about: A militaria collecting simulator where you hunt for items through metal detecting, auctions, and markets to build your collection and customize your home. Travel to various locations to uncover the relics of different conflicts throughout history.
In-game
« I agree with the review about where gameplay needs improvement but this game aggressively tickled my autism enough to still enjoy playing especially since I collect militaria irl »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 19 h played111« The game is fun i know it just came out but i wish there was more of an introduction to the game and i hope they do add more stuff to this game in the future because i really like this game and its concept but overall its decent right now »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played1« I reccomend this game, its incredibly addicting and enjoyable however devs i highly reccomend allowing us to memorise the books so we dont need to carry them around constantly. thats my only complaint. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 21 h played11« Been waiting for this one for a while. As someone interested in military history and militaria, this was an instant buy. It's a refreshing concept that you don't see often in games. Looking forward to seeing how it grows. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played11« It satiates the need to collect. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played1« Very fun game for weapon and war enthousiasts, it's in early release but it hs made a good start and i think it has a lot of pottential. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 39 h played1
« Nope, the game isn't even finished, maps are very small with ... emptyness ? Everywhere ? The game isn't fun, nobody should buy it, I'll ask for a reimboursement. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« its very bare bones with very bad controls it needs ALOT of work before its really ready to sell, as of right now its not worth it to buy it at full price id say wait a while »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« Jank, and not in a good way. No ultra wide monitor support, unintuitive controls, useless hunger and thirst, wait for a sale or futures updates/ abandonment. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« The game sucks. It isn´t fun, the brightness of the game gives me headaches, the graphics are also pretty bad. It´s just a crappy simulator game. I bought this full of hope and refunded full of dissapointment. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played« cant even sell and i think the tutorial is bugged »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« A chill and relaxing game where you dig up incredibly dangerous stuff from the ground and proudly put it on display in your yard or on your windowsills to scare the hell out of your neighbors. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 55 h played
In players' words
« I agree with the review about where gameplay needs improvement but this game aggressively tickled my autism enough to still enjoy playing especially since I collect militaria irl »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 19 h played111« Nope, the game isn't even finished, maps are very small with ... emptyness ? Everywhere ? The game isn't fun, nobody should buy it, I'll ask for a reimboursement. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« The game is fun i know it just came out but i wish there was more of an introduction to the game and i hope they do add more stuff to this game in the future because i really like this game and its concept but overall its decent right now »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 6 h played1« its very bare bones with very bad controls it needs ALOT of work before its really ready to sell, as of right now its not worth it to buy it at full price id say wait a while »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« I reccomend this game, its incredibly addicting and enjoyable however devs i highly reccomend allowing us to memorise the books so we dont need to carry them around constantly. thats my only complaint. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 21 h played11« Jank, and not in a good way. No ultra wide monitor support, unintuitive controls, useless hunger and thirst, wait for a sale or futures updates/ abandonment. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« Been waiting for this one for a while. As someone interested in military history and militaria, this was an instant buy. It's a refreshing concept that you don't see often in games. Looking forward to seeing how it grows. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played11« The game sucks. It isn´t fun, the brightness of the game gives me headaches, the graphics are also pretty bad. It´s just a crappy simulator game. I bought this full of hope and refunded full of dissapointment. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played« It satiates the need to collect. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played1« cant even sell and i think the tutorial is bugged »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played« Very fun game for weapon and war enthousiasts, it's in early release but it hs made a good start and i think it has a lot of pottential. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 39 h played1« A chill and relaxing game where you dig up incredibly dangerous stuff from the ground and proudly put it on display in your yard or on your windowsills to scare the hell out of your neighbors. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 55 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
71 % pos · n=132
Content / longevity
66 % pos · n=44
Interface / UX
6 % pos · n=32
Graphics / art
15 % pos · n=13
Stability / bugs
18 % pos · n=11
Value for money
60 % pos · n=10
Performance
29 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
0 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
132
94
15
23
Content / longevity
44
29
7
8
Interface / UX
32
2
0
30
Graphics / art
13
2
1
10
Stability / bugs
11
2
3
6
Value for money
10
6
1
3
Performance
7
2
0
5
Audio / music
3
0
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 42 min.
🪤 80 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Gameplay earns near-universal acclaim: 94 positive mentions out of 132 reviews focused on it
Players who stick with it become hooked—everyone logging over 25 hours rates the experience flawlessly
Content rewards exploration: 29 out of 44 mentions highlight satisfying unlocks and surprises
Weaknesses
The first two hours trip up most newcomers: only 30 percent of those players leave positive feedback
UI sparks near-uniform irritation: 30 negative mentions out of 32 comments about interface design
Graphics and audio trail behind, with 10 of 13 visual critiques and all 3 audio mentions calling them lacking
Who is it for?
Casual gamers who love cozy collection mechanics and don't mind rough edges at the start will find their groove, especially if they commit to logging serious playtime.
Is Osta worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 85% of 229 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay earns near-universal acclaim. Current price: 13,99€.
Verdict
Osta shines once you move past the rocky tutorial and settle into its rhythm, turning potential detractors into devoted completionists. The game’s rough launch polish hasn’t stopped it from carving out a dedicated niche among indie collectors.
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