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People Playground

People Playground

Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

98%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Developermestiez
PublisherStudio Minus
Release DateJul 23, 2019
$9.99
Peak Players15.6K
PlatformsWindows
Action
Casual
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

People Playground is a highly addictive physics-based sandbox that offers immense creative freedom for experimentation and emergent gameplay. While the core mechanics and modding scene provide hundreds of hours of entertainment, the game is currently plagued by security concerns following a major Steam Workshop hack and a perceived lack of developer updates.

Pros

  • Exceptional physics-based sandbox mechanics that allow for complex and creative scenarios.95%
  • Highly accessible performance that runs smoothly even on low-end PC hardware.85%
  • Extensive replayability driven by a historically robust and easy-to-use modding community.90%
  • Satisfying and detailed ragdoll interactions and experimentation possibilities.80%

Cons

  • Severe security risks and malware concerns stemming from a compromised Steam Workshop.95%
  • Perceived developer abandonment with no significant content updates for approximately two years.90%
  • Technical instability resulting in lost achievements and corrupted save files.75%
  • Core gameplay can become repetitive once the novelty of the sandbox wears off without new official content.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers report a specific 'virus' event in February 2026 that significantly impacted the modding community.
  • The game maintains an exceptionally high average playtime of 158 hours despite recent technical controversies.
Confidence: 62%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
4.0K
Peak · last 90 days
6.5K
All-time peak
15.6K

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$0.99since Jan 19, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
93%
All-time positive
98%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews317.3K
Positive: 312.4K (98%)Negative: 4.9K (2%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

158h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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