Buy it if you like
- Story: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Linux compatibility: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 910 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
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
34 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Even if it didn't influence Alyx, it's still a highly relevant story on the progression of game physics and interactivity in first person shooters.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The interface encourages exploration—sections flow seamlessly into one another, and interactive features such as rotating concept art, timeline scrolls, and embedded videos provide context without interrupting the reading rhythm.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements the atmosphere subtly, using ambient cues and quiet music to create a contemplative tone.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Each section unfolds as a mix of long-form journalism, photo essays, animated graphics, and interactive segments that invite the reader to engage rather than simply observe.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story34 reviews
Gameplay16 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Graphics5 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface50% still recommend
Players complain
Linux compatibility67% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Commentary available
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Steam MachineUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$7.99
The lowest we've tracked is $0.71.
4 points recordedtoday · $7.99
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