Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel i5-4670k or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GT 1030 or Radeon RX 550 DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Game also playable on GeForce Now.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel i7-8700k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Mémoire vive : 10 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB or Radeon RX 580 8GB DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 22 GB d'espace disque disponible
Holdfast: Nations At War
Bayonets fix and musket smoke fills the air as regiments charge into chaotic multiplayer battles, driving 210 players with over 25 hours logged to keep returning. Across 29,166 total reviews, the game maintains a 90% positive rating, backed by 445 positive reviews out of the 494 sampled since launch.
In-game
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 | 151 | 122 | 11 | 18 |
| Multiplayer | 53 | 42 | 2 | 9 |
| Audio / music | 35 | 27 | 5 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 18 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| Value for money | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Performance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 21 h on median; those who dislike it: 15 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 Sep 22, 2017 · All-time low: €4.99 (Dec 19, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 38 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,5 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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This game on Twitch
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Strengths
- Core mechanics drive the engagement, yielding 122 positive mentions out of 151 regarding gameplay.
- Massive skirmishes thrive online, highlighted by 42 positive mentions out of 53 for the multiplayer aspect.
- Sound design anchors the battlefield atmosphere, with 27 positive mentions out of 35 dedicated to audio.
- In-game value satisfies the ranks, generating 9 positive mentions out of 10 for the price.
Weaknesses
- Technical stability falters in the heat of battle, shown by 9 negative mentions out of 9 concerning bugs.
- Interface navigation frustrates recruits, registering 5 negative mentions out of 5 for the UI.
- Frame rates stutter under pressure, reflected in 4 negative mentions out of 7 for performance.
Who is it for?
History buffs and tactical shooters seeking chaotic, community-driven line infantry skirmishes with voice chat antics will enlist here.
Is Holdfast: Nations At War worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 90% of 29,166 Steam reviews are positive (player score 90/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the engagement, yielding. Current price: 9,49€ (50% off).
Verdict
Technical blemishes and interface hurdles fail to break the musket line, leaving a remarkably sturdy 90% historical approval rating in its wake. Soldiers seeking large-scale multiplayer camaraderie will find plenty of reasons to shoulder arms.
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