BRINK

Class-based first-person shooter with parkour and objective-focused faction battles

Splash Damage · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released May 9, 2011

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 8,852
Recent reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 17 in 30 days
Players: 8; daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: Unknown; no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC: HD 2900; 2 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is BRINK?

This first-person shooter takes place on the Ark, a floating city where Security and Resistance fight for control amid tensions between residents and refugees. Choose a side and combat role, then fight through a campaign alone or cooperatively, or play competitive multiplayer.

For you if...

+you like fast movement in team-based firefights
+you enjoy customizing your character and weapons
+you want to play faction campaigns with friends

Not for you if...

−you want a solo campaign unlike multiplayer matches
−you expect a busy online multiplayer community
−you prefer precise gunplay over movement-focused combat

What players say

63% of 8,852 reviews are positive · 76% of 17 in the last 30 days

Players praise the parkour, customization, and art style. Common complaints include poor bot AI, inaccurate gunplay, and a sparse multiplayer community. Some players also report bugs and trouble launching the game.

How many players finish BRINK?

15% of Steam players have unlocked «You've escaped the Ark», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

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BRINK system requirements

Minimum: HD 2900, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: XP(SP3)/Vista/Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz or equivalent
Graphics: NVIDIA 8800GS / ATI Radeon HD 2900 Pro or equivalent
Memory: 2GB RAM
Storage: 8GB of free space

Does BRINK have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does BRINK run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 43
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain.

Does BRINK use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam