FAQ: GTA 6 Rival Samson Becomes Third Worst Reviewed Game of 2026

What is Samson and why is it compared to GTA 6?

Samson is an open-world crime game developed by Liquid Swords, a studio founded by ex-Avalanche Studios veteran Christopher Sundberg. It was positioned as an alternative to GTA 6 for PC gamers, since GTA 6 won't launch on PC in 2026.

How bad are Samson's reviews?

Samson has a Metacritic score of 48, making it the third-lowest scored game of 2026. Critics gave it scores as low as 2/10, and Steam reviews are only 53% positive.

Is the Samson developer fixing the game?

Yes, Liquid Swords founder Christopher Sundberg acknowledged the issues and released a first patch on April 10, 2026 — just two days after launch — addressing game-breaking bugs, performance issues, and mission progression problems.