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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 6400 / AMD Athlon X4 845 Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA RTX 2060 w/ 6GB VRAM, NVIDIA GTX 1070 Ti w/8GB VRAM / AMD Radeon 5600XT w/ 6GB VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 64-bit Processeur : Intel i5-11500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR

Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 7, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
95/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 1,318 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
33,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Pilots are logging massive flight logs with 183 players spending upwards of 25 hours inside the capsule. The journey maintains an overwhelming trajectory backed by a 97 percent global positive history across 1318 reviews.

What it's about: Do you have what it takes to become an astronaut? Reentry is a realistic space flight simulator inspired by the early NASA space programs, from orbiting Earth in Mercury and Gemini, to the moon landing in project Apollo. Learn the procedures. Operate the spacecraft. Complete the mission.

In-game

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« KSP made me think I was good enough to run a space program and fly rockets, Reentry made me realise I was wrong. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played5321
« Amazing job done by Petri! Developer constantly updates the game and community. His dedication has not failed during EA which says a lot these days. Congrats on V1.0! »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played211
« If you think Kerbal Space Program is fun but not nearly realistic enough, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played1
« my laptop is ♥♥♥♥ but this game is good i cant even run it but i know »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« Amazing switch flipping simulator! I love the real audio clips and mission timelines. »
👍 anonymous review · 99 h played1
« Very good. Not sure if this cures my autism or makes it worse. Regardless, well executed, high replay value, ticks the boxes, possibly a masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« sry to say but this was to much check list and theoretical for me. I gave it back. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« the game is to complex you have to do all of crew members workload. »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« launching this game properly on VR is harder than landing on the moon, im very dissapointed as a die hard apollo fan »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« No invert mouse. Just a checkbox for it that does nothing. Game looks fine otherwise, I could not get the mouse inverted so had to return it. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Hasn't run beyond Menu yet. Might re-name 'er Rear-Entry, as that's what you'll get with this purchase. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Nice Sim, realstic and well documented. Nice community and very good tuto's to get ready »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

In players' words

« KSP made me think I was good enough to run a space program and fly rockets, Reentry made me realise I was wrong. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played5321
« sry to say but this was to much check list and theoretical for me. I gave it back. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Amazing job done by Petri! Developer constantly updates the game and community. His dedication has not failed during EA which says a lot these days. Congrats on V1.0! »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played211
« the game is to complex you have to do all of crew members workload. »
👎 anonymous review · 40 h played
« If you think Kerbal Space Program is fun but not nearly realistic enough, this is the game for you. »
👍 anonymous review · 63 h played1
« launching this game properly on VR is harder than landing on the moon, im very dissapointed as a die hard apollo fan »
👎 anonymous review · 6 h played
« my laptop is ♥♥♥♥ but this game is good i cant even run it but i know »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« No invert mouse. Just a checkbox for it that does nothing. Game looks fine otherwise, I could not get the mouse inverted so had to return it. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Amazing switch flipping simulator! I love the real audio clips and mission timelines. »
👍 anonymous review · 99 h played1
« Hasn't run beyond Menu yet. Might re-name 'er Rear-Entry, as that's what you'll get with this purchase. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Very good. Not sure if this cures my autism or makes it worse. Regardless, well executed, high replay value, ticks the boxes, possibly a masterpiece. »
👍 anonymous review · 18 h played11
« Nice Sim, realstic and well documented. Nice community and very good tuto's to get ready »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
92 % pos · n=128
Content / longevity
84 % pos · n=25
Graphics / art
68 % pos · n=19
Performance
24 % pos · n=17
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
30 % pos · n=10
Value for money
100 % pos · n=7
Stability / bugs
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
25 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12811828
Content / longevity252113
Graphics / art191333
Performance174310
Story / writing111100
Interface / UX10316
Value for money7700
Stability / bugs5104
Audio / music4301
Multiplayer4121

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 22 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.

🪤 47 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
80 % (n=40)
2-10h
94 % (n=87)
10-25h
99 % (n=90)
>25h
99 % (n=183)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 97% positive97NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 98% positive98JanFeb 2026 : 95% positive95FebMar 2026 : 92% positive92MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 97% positive97MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€11.32€17.72€24.13€30.53€36.9420192020202120222023202420252026€14.27

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 16, 2018 · All-time low: €14.27 (Nov 16, 2018)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,2 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 22 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive the experience with 118 positive mentions out of 128 in gameplay.
  • Historical depth captures the audience, yielding 11 positive mentions out of 11 for story elements.
  • Overall content satisfies space cadets, resulting in 21 positive mentions out of 25.
  • Visual fidelity earns appreciation with 13 positive mentions out of 19 in graphics.

Weaknesses

  • Interface hurdles frustrate operators, registering 6 negative mentions out of 10 in UI.
  • Performance stutters under heavy calculations, shown by 10 negative mentions out of 17.
  • Technical glitches disrupt flight paths, noted in 4 negative mentions out of 5 concerning bugs.

Who is it for?

Hardcore simulation enthusiasts and spaceflight purists willing to master complex orbital mechanics will find their ultimate checklist here.

Is Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 1,318 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the experience. Current price: 33,99€.

Verdict

Despite some interface friction and technical turbulence, the depth of this simulation keeps seasoned commanders in orbit. Sustained post-launch approval standing at 96 percent out of 400 sampled reviews proves the flight computer is locked on target.

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