Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 44 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 25 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 138 sampled reviews
Based on 262 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 138 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
78% of themes are praise22% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
44 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
B.I.O.T.A., developed by small bros and published by Retrovibe, is a thrilling 2D action-platformer that successfully captures the spirit of classic retro games while incorporating modern design elements that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
25 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
Together, the audio-visual package creates a cohesive world that feels alive and compelling, drawing players deeper into its narrative and challenges.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
20 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, B.I.O.T.A. is a loving homage to the pixel art style that defined the golden era of 8-bit and 16-bit gaming.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
20 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
The core gameplay of B.I.O.T.A. offers a satisfying blend of exploration, intense combat, and puzzle-solving.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
17 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements the visuals perfectly with a soundtrack steeped in chiptune and synthwave influences, evoking a strong retro-futuristic vibe that elevates the overall atmosphere.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
13 of 138 sampled reviews raised it
The presentation is fantastic, with numerous ways to play and a difficulty level that's accessible.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay44 reviews
Story25 reviews
Graphics20 reviews
Combat20 reviews
Audio17 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Characters11 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
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 Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.49.
8 points recordedtoday · $9.99
If you liked this one
Reviewed games that overlap most with this one.
No recommendations for this game yet.
This game doesn’t overlap enough with games Crit has reviewed.