Baldur's Gate 3

Buy97%

Overwhelmingly Positive · 859k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Larian Studios · RPG · Aug 3, 2023

Player review score
97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Price
$59.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
55,983
concurrent players
#20 by players on Steam
Achievements
54
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
15
Full audio1 of 15
Subtitles15 of 15

Should I buy Baldur's Gate 3?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 137 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 109 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 68 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Interface: 17 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 859k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews25% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
137 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story, characters, and very impressive accounting for different gameplay styles are intriguing- probably one of the best in recent years.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
109 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The gameplay is Phenomenal and it is hands-down the best adaptation of D&D ever made.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
68 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story, the music, the turn based combat, the graphics, the freedom and re-playability are truly spectacular.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
39 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Your party is filled with an ensemble of interesting characters, each with their own backstory and companion questline, coupled with an outstanding voice acting performance from each one.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
33 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game runs smoothly after patches, boasting stunning visuals, an orchestral score, and seamless co-op.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
31 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The character customization & gameplay might be the most fun I've ever had working with, especially with the in-game mod manager.

+3 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story137 reviews
Gameplay109 reviews
Combat68 reviews
Audio39 reviews
Co-op33 reviews
Characters31 reviews
Graphics29 reviews
Difficulty20 reviews
Multiplayer13 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Interface
71% still recommend
Crashes
46% still recommend
Bugs
50% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer
  • LAN Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • Online Co-op
  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Remote Play Together

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$59.99

The lowest we've tracked is $41.99.

8 points recordedtoday · $59.99

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