Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 76% positive across 75 stored reviews. Simulation games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 83% (median of 3051 games).
Price & value71% positive · 49 mentions
“A lot of the negative reviews for Pinball FX seem to focus almost entirely on pricing and the fact that tables from previous games have to be purchased again. Very little of that criticism seems to acknowledge what an extraordinary product…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio67% positive · 39 mentions
“This is recommended, depending on what you are looking for. If you have played Williams or Bally on previous games, this one just carries those along. Yes I know theres the FX3 vs FX and I have both and you cant go wrong with either FX is…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 28 h played · Report / request removalPerformance & stability50% positive · 36 mentions
“If you want the best commercial pinball simulator, this is it. Has provided me many hours of entertainment and will continue to do so. It's one of those games I just don't uninstall ever, it's always good for a quick five minute's…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 329 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity96% positive · 24 mentions
“A lot of the negative reviews for Pinball FX seem to focus almost entirely on pricing and the fact that tables from previous games have to be purchased again. Very little of that criticism seems to acknowledge what an extraordinary product…”
Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics76% positive · 21 mentions
“Ok. I am NOT a pinball snob. Read all these negative reviews, and I just don't get you. I was born and grew up in the era of pinball, just before all the other forms of gaming were born. As a kid, one or two quarters could get you a few…”
Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 2 h played · Report / request removalControls & UI58% positive · 12 mentions
“If you want the best commercial pinball simulator, this is it. Has provided me many hours of entertainment and will continue to do so. It's one of those games I just don't uninstall ever, it's always good for a quick five minute's…”
Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 329 h played · Report / request removal359 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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