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
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.
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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 | 130 | 110 | 8 | 12 |
| Story / writing | 85 | 72 | 5 | 8 |
| Graphics / art | 28 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 27 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Performance | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 33 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.5 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 26, 2017 · All-time low: €2.99 (Nov 13, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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)
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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: 29,99€.
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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