Buy it if you like
- Story: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 167 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 114 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
80% of themes are praise114 helpful reviews20% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
20 of 114 sampled reviews raised it
The writing avoids heavy-handedness, allowing dialogue to feel more like genuine reflection than scripted wisdom.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
10 of 114 sampled reviews raised it
What sets Glitchhikers apart is its unflinching exploration of mental health issues.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
10 of 114 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack, meanwhile, offers an ambient, dreamlike mixture of synth tones, slow percussion, and drifting melodies that hold space rather than direct it.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
7 of 114 sampled reviews raised it
While the visuals and general atmosphere are enjoyable, the characters are cardboard cut-outs.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story20 reviews
Gameplay10 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Graphics7 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Bugs75% 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
- Full controller support
Store features
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Captions available
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Achievements
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
$12.99
The lowest we've tracked is $4.54.
7 points recordedtoday · $12.99
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