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Besiege

Besiege

Besiege is a physics building game about constructing medieval machines to annihilate armies, obliterate castles and overcome challenging obstacles. Conquer the campaign or skirmish with friends in Multiplayer!

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperSpiderling Studios
PublisherSpiderling Studios
Release DateFeb 18, 2020
$14.99
Peak Players11.1K
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Indie
Simulation
AI Review Summary

Besiege is a highly creative physics-based building game that allows players to construct elaborate siege engines for destructive campaigns and sandbox experimentation. While it is celebrated as a genre classic with years of developer support and a massive modding community, it is hampered by significant optimization issues and a lack of structured onboarding for new players.

Pros

  • Satisfying physics-based destruction and complex building mechanics that reward creativity.95%
  • Extensive Steam Workshop support providing a nearly infinite supply of community-made content and mods.90%
  • Impressive long-term developer support with updates continuing many years after the initial release.85%
  • Versatile gameplay modes including a challenging campaign, sandbox, and multiplayer combat.80%
  • High appeal for players interested in engineering and technical problem-solving.75%

Cons

  • Poor optimization and performance issues that can cause significant lag even on high-end PCs.90%
  • Frequent crashes and lack of official support for Linux and Steam Deck users.70%
  • Inadequate tutorials and a lack of pre-built examples to help beginners understand the mechanics.65%
  • Co-op multiplayer lacks structured levels, forcing players to manually create their own scenarios.60%
  • Frustration among early access buyers regarding the introduction of paid DLC.50%

Notable Mentions

  • The game has a strong cultural legacy tied to popular YouTube creators like Matt Shea and Drae.
  • Engineering students frequently cite the game as a practical and fun application of their studies.
  • Despite being a decade old, the game maintains a very high positive rating due to its core physics engine.
Confidence: 60%
Based on the 112 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
195
Peak · last 90 days
3.1K
All-time peak
11.1K

Price

Current price
$14.99
Lowest tracked
$1.49since Feb 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
92%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews53.2K
Positive: 50.6K (95%)Negative: 2.6K (5%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

2%

Dev Response Rate

44h

Avg Playtime at Review

56%

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