Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 74 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 13 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Controls: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 533 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 243 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise8% are divided25% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
74 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
I have no concerns regarding with the gameplay or any of the mini-games, all of them are so fun.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
26 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
All the classes feel fun and there even seems to be some variation in how melee weapons function rather than just the visual difference.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
23 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
The remake also introduces both online and local co-op, allowing friends to experience the full campaign together, making dungeon crawling and boss fights far more dynamic and communal than before.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
18 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, 9th Dawn Remake embraces a refined pixel-art style that walks a fine line between nostalgic charm and modern clarity.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
18 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
It runs great on the Steam Deck, the combat is satisfying, and the creature collection system adds a unique twist.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
11 of 243 sampled reviews raised it
The sense of progression is steady and satisfying, with each dungeon cleared unlocking new routes, gear, and story tidbits that deepen your understanding of the world.
+2 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay74 reviews
Combat26 reviews
Co-op23 reviews
Graphics18 reviews
Steam Deck18 reviews
Story11 reviews
Characters10 reviews
Bugs6 reviews
Divided opinion
Performance100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty85% still recommend
Interface67% still recommend
Controls86% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$15.99
The lowest we've tracked is $9.59.
6 points recordedtoday · $15.99
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