Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Dual Core 2.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 2 GB memory (dedicated VRAM or shared RAM), Shader Model 2.0+ DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 64-bit operating system is required
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions) Processeur : Quad Core 3.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon R9 370 or equivalent with at least 2 GB VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : 64-bit operating system is required
Barotrauma
Barotrauma entices crews to dive deep, with the average player logging dozens of hours before surfacing. Since launch, post‑release sentiment sits at 95% positive across 493 sampled reviews, and the overall Steam history shows a 94% approval from 88,081 reviews.
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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 | 125 | 115 | 3 | 7 |
| Multiplayer | 61 | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 28 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Performance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 58 h on median; those who dislike it: 19 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 05, 2019 · All-time low: €4.99 (Jan 27, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 76 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 10,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanics anchor the experience firmly, earning 115 positive mentions out of 125 total.
- Multiplayer sessions deliver memorable teamwork, generating 58 positive mentions out of 61.
- Expansive in‑game content satisfies long‑haul explorers, with 26 positive mentions out of 28.
- Engaging narrative elements build the atmosphere, reflected in 9 positive mentions out of 9.
Weaknesses
- Interface hurdles frustrate navigators, leading to 3 negative mentions out of 4.
- Technical performance stumbles occasionally, drawing an even split of 3 positive and 3 negative mentions out of 6.
Who is it for?
Dedicated groups of friends looking for chaotic, immersive cooperative survival in a claustrophobic submarine environment will find endless replayability.
Is Barotrauma worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 88,081 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics anchor the experience firmly, earning. Current price: 19,99€ (50% off).
Verdict
Players invest heavily in the depths—over 70 percent of reviewers log more than 25 hours—cementing its status as a premier cooperative simulation. Despite minor interface hurdles, the voyage remains an overwhelmingly positive triumph.
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