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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Action
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases
Steam Leaderboards
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is a new era of the addictively unforgiving extraction shooter. In corrupted backwaters lost to history, fight back alone – or with friends – against timeless evil. Twisted monsters and other ruthless Hunters stand between you and your Bounty. Risk everything as Hunt consumes you

Developers: Crytek
Publishers: Crytek
Release Date: 27 Aug, 2019
Price (USD): HK$ 188.00
Current Players: 7.7k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(75%)
immersive atmosphere
sound design
rewarding gunplay
unique PvPvE
steep learning curve
game updates
community interactions
unintuitive UI
performance issues
unbalanced matchmaking
cheaters
The general sentiment for Hunt: Showdown is mixed, with strong enthusiasm for its immersive atmosphere and sound design, but significant frustration with performance issues, UI design, and unbalanced matchmaking. Many players find the game unique and rewarding once they overcome the steep learning curve, but ongoing technical problems and cheaters mar the experience for some, especially in high-MMR lobbies.

Positive Points

  • The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive and intense, often praised for its unique horror-western setting.
  • Sound design is noted to be some of the best in gaming, providing critical tactical information through environmental audio cues.
  • The gunplay is generally well-loved, feeling realistic and rewarding, with each weapon offering a unique experience.
  • Players appreciate the unique blend of PvP and PvE, making for unpredictable and thrilling encounters in matches.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's UI has received significant criticism for being unintuitive and difficult to navigate.
  • Performance issues, such as crashes and server problems, persist despite numerous updates.
  • Several players have reported unbalanced matchmaking, often ending up against much more experienced players.
  • Many reviews mention a persistent problem with cheaters, particularly in higher-ranked lobbies.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's updates have been a point of contention; while they fix certain issues, they often introduce new problems.
  • Player reviews are divided on the game's strategic depth and balance, with some enjoying the intense strategic play and others finding it too punishing.

    • Common Themes

  • The game has a steep learning curve, which can be both a positive challenge for some and a frustrating barrier for others.
  • Community interactions can be both a positive aspect and a negative, with experiences varying from cooperative teamwork to encountering toxic players.
    • Updated 8/7/2025, 12:01:57 AM UTC
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