Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 200 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 112 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
63% of themes are praise12% are divided25% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
43 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Lone Ruin mixes frenzied pacing, stylish audio and visuals, and twin-stick shooter gameplay into an addictive roguelite package.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
26 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
The sound effects are good, adding immersion and overall elevating the game's atmosphere while enhancing the gameplay experience.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
23 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
In Lone Ruin, you engage in combat against waves of corrupted enemies using an arsenal of powerful and satisfying spells. you can equip up to four spells at a time, including a dash spell for quick movement and evasive maneuvers.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
The game's stunning combination of 2D and 3D pixel art, coupled with its expert use of color and contrast, creates a visually impressive and immersive atmosphere that makes the game's art style and combat its two standout features.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
7 of 112 sampled reviews raised it
Like many roguelites, this is perfect for a quick go - and Steam deck owners will be pleased to know that everything runs beautifully out-of-the-box at a rock solid 60fps.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay43 reviews
Audio26 reviews
Combat23 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Steam Deck7 reviews
Divided opinion
Accessibility67% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty75% still recommend
Story90% 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
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$13.63
The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.
8 points recordedtoday · $13.63
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