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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : 10 or later Processeur : Intel i5 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated GPU DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : 10 or later Processeur : Intel i7 or equivalent Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Dedicated GPU with 2GB memory DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Particul

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Released February 10, 2026
sample: 406 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
77/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 80 % · 706 reviews (« Very Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 78% positive vs 80% overall (63 recent reviews)
1,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over a quarter of the player base is already logging more than 25 hours into this simulation, finding an addictive loop that keeps them hooked despite glaring interface hurdles. Since launch, the game has secured an 80 percent approval rating across 406 sampled reviews out of 706 total reviews.

What it's about: Click to mine particles and watch your pile grow. Turn resources into profit, automate extraction, research new technologies and trade. Can you mine the rarest particle and ascend? There is just one way to find out.

In-game

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« I’m trying to make a belt out of gold nuggets, ...but it was a waist of ore. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11
« I love it ! Become an experimented pro mining manager with this game and fill your screen with a crazy amount of sand and ore ! »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« Encore un super jeu incrémental/idle, dommage que les succès steam s'arrête au premier prestige. Au moins le 100% est facile à faire »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Simple et super efficace pour un prix très abordable. Nous n'en demandons pas tant 😊 »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« Lovely little game definitly worth the price, go for it. An achievement for getting all end game stars would be nice ! »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played
« Fais passer le temps tranquillement ! Le jeu a quelque chose de satisfaisant, difficilement descriptible ! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« pire jeu de ma vie meme si on me paye je ne jouerais pas a ce jeu a fuir meme si c 2 euros ca ne les vaut pas car c est un jeu qui est horrible »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« a lot of promise and quite a lot of bug fixes but unfortunately I can't recommend this. Progress is bottlenecked by random chance and most of my playthrough was lost not knows what to upgrade next. Progress was too slow »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« A complete waste of time. Progress is unbelievably slow and the experience of actually playing the game is mind-numbingly boring and repetitive. Horrible, horrible game »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Not in early access yet contains tons of bugs... Also, CONSTANTLY write to disk !! Good thing is the pricing when on sale :) »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Idle game without a windowed mode? Why would you release this »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Fun but the end part is without any strategy and too long... »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« I’m trying to make a belt out of gold nuggets, ...but it was a waist of ore. »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played11
« pire jeu de ma vie meme si on me paye je ne jouerais pas a ce jeu a fuir meme si c 2 euros ca ne les vaut pas car c est un jeu qui est horrible »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I love it ! Become an experimented pro mining manager with this game and fill your screen with a crazy amount of sand and ore ! »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played
« a lot of promise and quite a lot of bug fixes but unfortunately I can't recommend this. Progress is bottlenecked by random chance and most of my playthrough was lost not knows what to upgrade next. Progress was too slow »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Encore un super jeu incrémental/idle, dommage que les succès steam s'arrête au premier prestige. Au moins le 100% est facile à faire »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« A complete waste of time. Progress is unbelievably slow and the experience of actually playing the game is mind-numbingly boring and repetitive. Horrible, horrible game »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Simple et super efficace pour un prix très abordable. Nous n'en demandons pas tant 😊 »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« Not in early access yet contains tons of bugs... Also, CONSTANTLY write to disk !! Good thing is the pricing when on sale :) »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Lovely little game definitly worth the price, go for it. An achievement for getting all end game stars would be nice ! »
👍 anonymous review · 59 h played
« Idle game without a windowed mode? Why would you release this »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Fais passer le temps tranquillement ! Le jeu a quelque chose de satisfaisant, difficilement descriptible ! :) »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Fun but the end part is without any strategy and too long... »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
70 % pos · n=113
Value for money
94 % pos · n=53
Interface / UX
5 % pos · n=21
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=20
Content / longevity
24 % pos · n=17
Performance
20 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=10
Audio / music
80 % pos · n=10
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay113791321
Value for money535012
Interface / UX211119
Stability / bugs200020
Content / longevity174013
Performance153012
Graphics / art10802
Audio / music10802
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.5 h.

<2h
4 % (n=27)
2-10h
81 % (n=170)
10-25h
84 % (n=103)
>25h
92 % (n=106)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Feb 2026 : 76% positive76FebMar 2026 : 85% positive85MarApr 2026 : 79% positive79AprMay 2026 : 79% positive79MayJun 2026 : 75% positive75JunJul 2026 : 74% positive74Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.49€0.99€1.49€1.99€2.49€0.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 10, 2026 · All-time low: €0.99 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

52 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 27 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 92,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Pricing satisfaction stands out clearly, with 50 positive mentions out of 53.
  • Core gameplay captures strong engagement, securing 79 positive mentions out of 113 total mentions.
  • Visuals charm those who notice them, backed by 8 positive mentions out of 10.
  • Audio design hits the right notes, earning 8 positive mentions out of 10.
  • Dedicated long-term players reward the progression, as shown by the 92 percent approval rate among those playing over 25 hours.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design frustrates navigation, generating 19 negative mentions out of 21.
  • Technical instability disrupts sessions, with 20 negative mentions entirely pointing out bugs and zero positive feedback.
  • Content depth falls short for some, resulting in 13 negative mentions out of 17.
  • Performance struggles under certain conditions, counting 12 negative mentions out of 15.

Who is it for?

Strategic simulation fans who enjoy idle progression loops and can overlook rough UI elements will find plenty to love here.

Is Particul worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 80% of 706 Steam reviews are positive (player score 77/100). Most-praised strength: Pricing satisfaction stands out clearly. Current price: 1,99€.

Verdict

Particul delivers an undeniably addictive strategic simulation that rewards patience past the initial hours. While UI friction and bugs need patching, the core experience proves robust enough to satisfy dedicated players.

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Particul: 77/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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