Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Core i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 1060 / RX 580 - 6GB VRAM Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 Processeur : Core i7-10700F / Ryzen 7 5700 Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600XT - 8GB VRAM Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 50 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR
s&box
Gamers are having fun but frustrated by performance and content gaps. Players who put in serious hours rate it highest, while newcomers leave quickly. The alpha promise looms over every complaint.
What it's about: Notre successeur spirituel de Garry's Mod, c'est une plateforme de création de jeux construite sur le moteur Source 2. Jouez, créez et partagez des jeux, explorez les créations de la communauté et profitez d'un plaisir sandbox sans fin avec des outils modernes et puissants.
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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 | 100 | 53 | 4 | 43 |
| Content / longevity | 93 | 25 | 8 | 60 |
| Performance | 36 | 5 | 2 | 29 |
| Value for money | 27 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| Stability / bugs | 14 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Multiplayer | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.9 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Strengths
- The core loop entertains: gameplay receives 53 positive mentions out of 100, with many calling it 'amusant' and 'fun'.
- Long-term engagement shines: players logging over 25 hours rate positivity at 68% (145 reviews).
- A vocal minority sees untapped potential: 21 mentions of 'potentiel' despite mixed reception overall.
Weaknesses
- Performance drags down the experience: negative performance reviews hit 29 out of 36 mentions, often citing 'lag' and 'optimisation' issues.
- Content falls short of expectations: 60 out of 93 content mentions are negative, with players calling the package 'décevant' for its scope.
- First impressions disappoint: over 80% of <2h players rate it poorly (20% positive), flagging early frustration.
Who is it for?
Completionists and modding communities willing to overlook rough edges will find value. Those seeking a polished, content-rich experience today should wait.
Is s&box worth it in 2026?
It depends — the community is divided: 59% of 8,928 Steam reviews are positive (player score 47/100). Most-praised strength: The core loop entertains. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
A game with undeniable charm and long-term appeal, but crippled by technical and content shortcomings. The 59% global rating masks a clear divide: love it if you commit, or leave after minutes. The 2026 launch date may be optimistic given current sentiment.
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