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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Intel i5-2400, AMD FX-8320 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 660 2GB, AMD Radeon 7850 2GB Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Intel i7-2600K, AMD FX-8350 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 970 4GB, AMD R9 290 4GB Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible

Prey

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Released May 4, 2017
sample: 489 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 91 % · 54,164 reviews (« Very Positive »)
29,99€ 5,99€ -80%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over half of the sampled players have pushed past the 25-hour mark, forging a deeply loyal following that yields a 91 percent positive score historically and 435 positive mentions out of 489 in recent post-launch evaluations. Players uncover a station where systemic freedom and atmospheric dread anchor a modern immersive sim classic, despite minor interface friction.

What it's about: Dans Prey, vous vous réveillez au cours de l'année 2032, à bord de Talos I, une station spatiale en orbite autour de la lune. Vous êtes le sujet clef d'une expérience censée altérer l'humanité à jamais, mais la situation s'est transformée en cauchemar.

In-game

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« > Releases incredible im-sim > Forced to make live service slop that fails spectacularly > Studio gets shut down What did Microsoft mean by this? »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played2111
« One of the greatest space horror RPGs out there. RIP Arkane Austin, you deserved better than Microsoft »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played61
« One of my favorite games of all time. RIP Arkane Studios Austin and F Microsoft for killing that studio. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played21
« I don't review games, ever, but [i] Prey [/i] is super underrated so I am telling you all to buy and play this game. Quite possibly the best immersive sim to exist. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played111
« S tier game. A spiritual successor to games like System Shock and Deus Ex. Shame they didn't make a sequel. EDIT: After beating the game I can safely say this is one of the best games EVER. »
👍 anonymous review · 78 h played111
« One of the best games ever made. This game needs to make a comeback making trillions of dollars and have its own cinematic universe like the marvel and dc movies. I will spit on the people who made this game flop at its launch. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played1
« Je comprend rien. On sais pas ou aller.Bref ce jeux ne m à pas donne une bonne impression »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« C'est jolie et immersif mais le moindre truc plus gros qu'un mimic te pète le cul. les armes assez inefficaces. je ne suis peut être pas allé assez loin. mais la vitre des premiers heures de jeu m'on pas convaincu. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Le Bioshock du pauvre Très moyen Mécanique de jeu archaïque »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Un jeu avec histoire sans histoire. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Great game. Unfortunately crashes every 15 minutes on PC between random crashing or "memory read" issues. Only negatively downvoting due to technical issues. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Humanity was born to deliver this game to the world. It is a gift placed in the hands of us fragile mortals. Exceptional. Timeless. I love Prey. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played2

In players' words

« > Releases incredible im-sim > Forced to make live service slop that fails spectacularly > Studio gets shut down What did Microsoft mean by this? »
👍 anonymous review · 66 h played2111
« Je comprend rien. On sais pas ou aller.Bref ce jeux ne m à pas donne une bonne impression »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« One of the greatest space horror RPGs out there. RIP Arkane Austin, you deserved better than Microsoft »
👍 anonymous review · 31 h played61
« C'est jolie et immersif mais le moindre truc plus gros qu'un mimic te pète le cul. les armes assez inefficaces. je ne suis peut être pas allé assez loin. mais la vitre des premiers heures de jeu m'on pas convaincu. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« One of my favorite games of all time. RIP Arkane Studios Austin and F Microsoft for killing that studio. »
👍 anonymous review · 26 h played21
« Le Bioshock du pauvre Très moyen Mécanique de jeu archaïque »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I don't review games, ever, but [i] Prey [/i] is super underrated so I am telling you all to buy and play this game. Quite possibly the best immersive sim to exist. »
👍 anonymous review · 52 h played111
« Un jeu avec histoire sans histoire. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« S tier game. A spiritual successor to games like System Shock and Deus Ex. Shame they didn't make a sequel. EDIT: After beating the game I can safely say this is one of the best games EVER. »
👍 anonymous review · 78 h played111
« Great game. Unfortunately crashes every 15 minutes on PC between random crashing or "memory read" issues. Only negatively downvoting due to technical issues. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« One of the best games ever made. This game needs to make a comeback making trillions of dollars and have its own cinematic universe like the marvel and dc movies. I will spit on the people who made this game flop at its launch. »
👍 anonymous review · 43 h played1
« Humanity was born to deliver this game to the world. It is a gift placed in the hands of us fragile mortals. Exceptional. Timeless. I love Prey. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played2

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=130
Story / writing
85 % pos · n=85
Graphics / art
93 % pos · n=28
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=27
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
22 % pos · n=9
Performance
38 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay130110812
Story / writing857258
Graphics / art282611
Content / longevity272214
Audio / music111100
Interface / UX9207
Performance8305
Stability / bugs6006
Value for money4400
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 34 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.5 h.

<2h
33 % (n=24)
2-10h
62 % (n=42)
10-25h
87 % (n=133)
>25h
98 % (n=290)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-8 pts) — reception has worsened
Aug 2025 : 94% positive94AugDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 100% positive100JanMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 91% positive91AprMay 2026 : 88% positive88MayJun 2026 : 89% positive89JunJul 2026 : 88% positive88Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€17.13€34.27€51.40€68.54201820192020202120222023202420252026€2.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 26, 2017 · All-time low: €2.99 (Nov 13, 2023)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 58 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE Marurashi 23 viewers · EN — Did that chair just move!?LIVE tenneyboxtv 6 viewers · EN — Prey (2017) Is A VERY Strange but Awesome Game? 👽 | Blind Playthrough (Part 2)LIVE kitsunicfae 5 viewers · EN — Foxy Friday, Finishing off my Prey

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h14

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Strengths

  • Systemic gameplay mechanics drive the praise, generating 110 positive mentions out of 130.
  • Narrative depth captivates the audience, backed by 72 positive mentions out of 85.
  • Visual execution shines through the station design with 26 positive mentions out of 28.
  • Soundscapes build effective tension, earning a spotless 11 positive mentions out of 11.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design creates navigation hurdles, resulting in 7 negative mentions out of 9.
  • Technical glitches disrupt sessions entirely for a small group, with 6 negative mentions out of 6.
  • Performance struggles on certain setups, drawing 5 negative mentions out of 8.

Who is it for?

Fans of cerebral immersive sims and atmospheric sci-fi thrillers who value player choice and environmental storytelling above linear action.

Is Prey worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 91% of 54,164 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Systemic gameplay mechanics drive the praise, generating. Current price: 5,99€ (80% off).

Verdict

Prey stands as a towering achievement in Level design and player agency, holding strong with a Very Positive global rating and 98 percent approval among veterans playing over 25 hours. While menu navigation and occasional bugs demand patience, the sheer depth of the Talos I experience secures its masterpiece status.

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Prey: 89/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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