The thrill of downhill biking is palpable in Descenders, with players frequently mentioning the game's physics and tricks, as seen in the 5 and 7 mentions respectively. This attention to detail has contributed to the game's success, with 94% of 497 sampled reviews being positive post-release. The game's engaging gameplay has also led to high player investment, with 214 players having spent over 25 hours playing.
What it's about: Descenders est un jeu de descente VTT extrême avec génération procédurale du terrain, et où les erreurs ont de réelles conséquences. Allez-vous mener votre équipe à la victoire et devenir le prochain Descender de légende ?
In-game
« This game, is amazing to play, but i dont have much time to play it, anyway i started working at five guys 10 months ago (as of writing) and i hate it there, so dont get a job at 5 guys »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1« got geeked and accidentally listened to Bladee's entire discography while playing this on xbox. archetypal juicy j activity. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« Similar to car racing this ♥♥♥♥ is so much more difficult than doing it irl. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11« The closest thing to Downhill Domination. If you'd just let me knock other riders' socks off their bikes, I will buy this game across all platforms AT FULL PRICE! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« Ce jeu est très sympathique et il est calmant. Installez ce jeu »👍 anonymous review · 42 h played« Its my favorite video games, realiste gameplay and very funny »👍 anonymous review · 1194 h played
« beau graphisme, mais absolument pas réaliste »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Manette xbox ne fonctionne pas. Aucun problème avec 50 jeux sur steam. Redémarré steam, ordi, manette, mise manette à jour. Rien à faire, ça marche pas. Si quelqu'un a une piste... »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Le jeu est sympa, malheureusement, trop de problèmes pour jouer entre amis »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Game says it supports controller, but my Xbox controller works terribly with this game. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« I enjoy the game and used to play on console, but trying to play using a controller is beyond jank. will randomly stop reading any input which becomes a big issue when trying to actually do anything »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« 200h sur console de pur bonheur, je l'ai racheter par nostalgie, mais toujours aussi bon et vivant pour les soirs apres les cours juste pour penser :))) »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
In players' words
« This game, is amazing to play, but i dont have much time to play it, anyway i started working at five guys 10 months ago (as of writing) and i hate it there, so dont get a job at 5 guys »👍 anonymous review · 17 h played1« beau graphisme, mais absolument pas réaliste »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« got geeked and accidentally listened to Bladee's entire discography while playing this on xbox. archetypal juicy j activity. 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 3 h played11« Manette xbox ne fonctionne pas. Aucun problème avec 50 jeux sur steam. Redémarré steam, ordi, manette, mise manette à jour. Rien à faire, ça marche pas. Si quelqu'un a une piste... »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Similar to car racing this ♥♥♥♥ is so much more difficult than doing it irl. »👍 anonymous review · 0 h played11« Le jeu est sympa, malheureusement, trop de problèmes pour jouer entre amis »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« The closest thing to Downhill Domination. If you'd just let me knock other riders' socks off their bikes, I will buy this game across all platforms AT FULL PRICE! »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played1« Game says it supports controller, but my Xbox controller works terribly with this game. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Ce jeu est très sympathique et il est calmant. Installez ce jeu »👍 anonymous review · 42 h played« I enjoy the game and used to play on console, but trying to play using a controller is beyond jank. will randomly stop reading any input which becomes a big issue when trying to actually do anything »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Its my favorite video games, realiste gameplay and very funny »👍 anonymous review · 1194 h played« 200h sur console de pur bonheur, je l'ai racheter par nostalgie, mais toujours aussi bon et vivant pour les soirs apres les cours juste pour penser :))) »👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
89 % pos · n=101
Content / longevity
73 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
77 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
38 % pos · n=13
Performance
73 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Multiplayer
57 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=6
Value for money
100 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
101
90
6
5
Content / longevity
15
11
0
4
Graphics / art
13
10
0
3
Interface / UX
13
5
0
8
Performance
11
8
0
3
Stability / bugs
7
0
0
7
Multiplayer
7
4
0
3
Audio / music
6
4
0
2
Value for money
5
5
0
0
Story / writing
2
2
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.9 h.
🪤 42 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
29 % (n=17)
2-10h
92 % (n=110)
10-25h
100 % (n=156)
>25h
95 % (n=214)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 10, 2018 · All-time low: €4.59 (Aug 06, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1,1 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 42 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,8 % of players.
Gameplay dominates the praise with 90 positive mentions out of 101, highlighting the game's engaging and addictive nature.
Players have shown a strong commitment to the game, with 214 having played for over 25 hours and maintaining a 95% positive review rate.
The game's price has been well-received, with 5 positive mentions out of 5, indicating that players feel they are getting value for their money.
Weaknesses
Bugs have been a significant issue, with 7 negative mentions and no positive ones, indicating that the game still has some technical problems to resolve.
The user interface has received mixed reviews, with 5 positive mentions out of 13, suggesting that there is room for improvement in this area.
Who is it for?
Descenders is ideal for fans of action-packed sports games who enjoy fast-paced gameplay and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding experience. Players who value addictive gameplay and are willing to overlook some minor technical issues will find Descenders to be a compelling choice.
Is Descenders worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 94% of 23,457 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 22,99€.
Verdict
Overall, Descenders has proven to be a highly engaging and enjoyable game, with its addictive gameplay and well-designed physics being major strengths. While some technical issues and UI problems need to be addressed, the game's post-release reception and player commitment indicate a strong foundation for continued success. With its positive reviews and player loyalty, Descenders is a solid choice for fans of action sports games.
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