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Open-world action sandbox for solo, co-op, and MMO play with building and survival.

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of ORMOD: Directive (7h 46m in total). The problem that came up most: inventory fills fast and bulky items cannot be carried, in 5 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 46m analysed · English, German, French · analysed in the week of 5 Oct 2026 · Steam page

Problems
91
Ideas
8
Highlights
17

Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 197 in all.

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 1h analysed: 29 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 11 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 3, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 46 min analysed: 26 problems, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 23 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 6, 1h analysed: 24 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 8, 1h analysed: 14 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 2 highlights.
Show moments:

Problems (91)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.

  1. #46Frustration

    inventory fills fast and bulky items cannot be carried

    5 of 8 streams · 13 moments

    13 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #47Frustration

    nights are too dark to see surroundings or enemies

    4 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #48Frustration

    food and water are too scarce to sustain exploration

    3 of 8 streams · 12 moments

    12 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #6Confusion

    how to eat and drink found items is not explained

    3 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #7Confusion

    buying and selling controls at the trader are hard to discover

    2 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #8Confusion

    players cannot locate the trader in the world

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #49Frustration

    ammo is too scarce and must be rationed

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #1Bugblocking

    stuck in geometry next to a truck until suicide by grenade

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #2Bug

    placed stations disappear from the base

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #3Bug

    severe lag and choppy movement at nightfall

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #9Confusion

    radio and team setup need a skill and unclear prompts

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #10Confusion

    unclear whether co-op players share the same session

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #11Confusion

    vehicles stay unusable after refueling with no clear reason

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #12Confusion

    first crafting steps and controls are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #13Confusion

    dead sticks objective does not register collected sticks

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #14Confusion

    target spots for base center materials are hard to see

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #15Confusion

    setting an access code on the base keypad is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #16Confusion

    pve server shows up as pvp after joining

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #17Confusion

    parachute quest marker cannot be found in the world

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #18Confusion

    farming blueprints stay locked after taking farming skills

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #50Frustration

    inventory layout is hard to read and items get lost in it

    1 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #51Frustration

    dogs attack constantly while travelling

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #52Frustration

    co-op partners have no reliable way to find each other

    1 of 8 streams · 4 moments

    4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #53Frustration

    dead bodies never despawn and hide dropped items

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #54Frustration

    unclear how to locate smelter or refinery

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #55Frustration

    backpack handling is unclear and one vanished

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #56Frustration

    large enemy overwhelms players with only a pistol

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #57Frustration

    placed building pieces are hard to remove or rotate

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #58Frustration

    no french localization makes objectives hard to follow

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #59Frustration

    friends cannot join each other in co-op

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #60Frustration

    console key only works with a us keyboard layout

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #61Frustration

    systems must be figured out without guidance

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #62Frustration

    safe zone guards kill aggressors repeatedly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #63Frustration

    nearby buildings already claimed by other clans

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #64Frustration

    robot dog takes too many hits for the stone knife

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #4Bug

    waypoints missing from the map or compass

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #5Bug

    crashed helicopter spawned without loot

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #19Confusion

    no clear indication of what is dealing damage

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #20Confusion

    farming items behave in unclear ways

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #21Confusion

    safe zone and pvp zone rules are not explained

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #22Confusion

    container and bottle fill state is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #23Confusion

    safe zone items look lootable but must be bought

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #24Confusion

    unexplained star marker

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #25Confusion

    odd loot placement in houses

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #26Confusion

    learning blueprints is unclear and duplicates drop

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #27Confusion

    ammo types for each weapon are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #28Confusion

    base center cannot be moved after placement

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #29Confusion

    quest location seems to move on the map

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #30Confusion

    unclear where building is allowed around the base claim

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #31Confusion

    lean and fire mode controls catch new players off guard

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #32Confusion

    loot restock timing is unknown to players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #33Confusion

    guns without a magazine are unusable with little explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #34Confusion

    no clear way to expand inventory space

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #35Confusion

    decorative shelves look like storage containers

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #36Confusion

    respawn bed ownership is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #37Confusion

    purifier state unclear after filling with water

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #38Confusion

    pine cones look like apples

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #39Confusion

    resource quality tiers and tool requirements are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #40Confusion

    unclear whether the fire barrel can be used for cooking

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #41Confusion

    placing a map marker is not discoverable

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #42Confusion

    flashlight toggle key is hard to find

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #43Confusion

    crafted bundle seems to vanish after crafting

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #44Confusion

    no warning before drinking contaminated water

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #45Confusion

    unclear that clicking a skill learns it

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    repairs depend on scarce toolkits that cannot be crafted yet

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    picked up items are forced into the hotbar

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    turrets hit players who cannot see where they are

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    harvesting is slow and crates are often empty

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    seeds take up space and do not stack

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    survival and combat feel too easy once armed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  71. #71Frustration

    stamina runs out too soon when fleeing enemies

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  72. #72Frustration

    house doors cannot be opened

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  73. #73Frustration

    compass prevents aiming down sights

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  74. #74Frustration

    reloading with full inventory discards the magazine

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  75. #75Frustration

    base upgrades locked until a cement mixer is repaired

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  76. #76Frustration

    money runs out quickly at the merchant

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  77. #77Frustration

    items vanish or drop to the ground when managing inventory

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  78. #78Frustration

    tents deploy by accident and are hard to pack up

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  79. #79Frustration

    official servers late in the wipe leave new players far behind

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  80. #80Frustration

    low quality food makes the character sick

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  81. #81Frustration

    pickaxe is hard to obtain early

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  82. #82Frustration

    clicking to refocus the window fires the gun

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  83. #83Frustration

    trader sells few useful tools

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  84. #84Frustration

    respawn point right next to the enemy that killed you

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  85. #85Frustration

    food tutorial points to an already harvested tree

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  86. #86Frustration

    items dropped on the road despawn

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  87. #87Frustration

    changing clothes means moving every item by hand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  88. #88Frustration

    small stash box has a very large footprint

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  89. #89Frustration

    crafting prerequisites are unclear or feel like extra steps

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  90. #90Frustration

    backpack loot goes from scarce to everywhere

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  91. #91Frustration

    playtest map feels small

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (8)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #92Suggestion

    no unstuck option and no recent save when trapped

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #93Suggestion

    wish for more advanced medical treatment

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #94Suggestion

    wants a craftable rail push car

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #95Suggestion

    furniture cannot be broken down for materials

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #96Suggestion

    no preview of claim area size before claiming

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #97Comparison

    look and buildings strongly resemble legacy rust

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #98Comparison

    plays like a zombie survival crafting game despite the rust look

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #99Comparison

    automation compared to satisfactory but with scavenged machines

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (17)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #100Highlight

    game holds a high, stable frame rate

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #101Highlight

    larger backpacks found in the world feel like a strong upgrade

    2 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #102Highlight

    finding useful loot and furnished houses feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #103Highlight

    helicopter crash and weapon finds are exciting

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #104Highlight

    military camp loot and water pumps reward the trip

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #105Highlight

    death marker makes gear recovery satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #106Highlight

    mining with the pickaxe is satisfying

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #107Highlight

    coordinates help players meet up

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #108Highlight

    found objects can be placed and arranged freely

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #109Highlight

    locked buildings opened with tools hold the best loot

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #110Highlight

    toolboxes are easier to find than before

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #111Highlight

    teammates can open doors in a shared base

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #112Highlight

    trader voice lines are funny and full of references

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #113Highlight

    map fog of war works well

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #114Highlight

    many town buildings can become a base

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #115Highlight

    hitting boulders with sticks to get rocks is a welcome change

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #116Highlight

    finding a buildable spot feels good

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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