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Steam app 581320 · updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:06 UTC

Insurgency: Sandstorm

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

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Insurgency: Sandstorm Steam header artwork
New World InteractiveFocus Entertainment
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Game information

Updated 10 Sep 2026, 17:06 UTC
App ID
581320
Product type
Game
Developer
New World Interactive
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Release date
12 Dec, 2018
Release status
Released
Early Access
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Game modes
Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Declared DRM
Achievements
35
Steam Deck
Playable
Metacritic
78

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudStatsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

FPSRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalMultiplayerActionFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-OpCo-opGoreViolentAtmosphericDifficultSimulationOpen WorldMassively MultiplayerIndieChoices Matter
About this gameFull description from Steam
Insurgency: Sandstorm delivers hardcore tactical combat where death is instant, ammunition is precious, and victory demands skill and coordination. Experience modern warfare's raw brutality through deadly ballistics, devastating artillery strikes, light attack vehicles, and HDR audio that puts the fear back into combat. Push through war-torn streets, secure objectives, and survive lethal firefights. With no crosshair, minimal HUD, and realistic damage, every engagement demands tactical awareness and precision. Manage your ammunition carefully, use cover wisely, and coordinate with your squad—because in Sandstorm, there are no second chances. Modern combat rewards those who communicate and adapt. Choose from specialized classes, coordinate devastating support strikes with your spotter, and respond to constantly shifting frontlines. Individual skill matters, but teamwork wins the fight. Battle in intense PvP matches with up to 14v14 players or face relentless AI in co-op missions that demand tactical precision and squad coordination. Whether you prefer competitive firefights or cooperative survival under pressure, Sandstorm delivers. Powered by gritty visuals and an unmatched soundscape, the chaos of combat comes alive without clutter or distraction. This isn't your typical shooter—this is war as it truly is: brutal, ruthless, and unforgettable.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 3 regional ratings

Content notice

Gameplay consists of frequent combat scenarios with characters using their weapons to shoot enemies.

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência
ESRBmBlood and Gore · Violence · Strong Language
IGRS18Interaksi Daring · Kekerasan · Penggunaan bahasa
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz) Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760/AMD Radeon HD 7970 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 40 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bits) Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz)/AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz) Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980/AMD Radeon R9 390X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 40 GB available space Additional Notes: SSD is recommended.

macOS

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Linux

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Supported languages23 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Simplified Chinese
Russian
Spanish - Latin America
Spanish - Spain
Traditional Chinese
Korean
Danish
Finnish
Hungarian
Japanese
Norwegian
Dutch
Polish
Portuguese - Portugal
Portuguese - Brazil
Swedish
Czech
Thai
Turkish

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Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

35 achievements in total.

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CarryingAchievement
Turf WarAchievement
Special DeliveryAchievement
Self-destructiveAchievement
First BloodAchievement
Flaccid ParalysisAchievement
It's All in the ReflexesAchievement
EfficientAchievement
High Speed Low DragAchievement
Thanks Station!Achievement

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