Crit

Runo

Buy92%

Very Positive · 588 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Unrated
  • Windows

runogame · Walking Simulator · Jul 5, 2021

Player review score
92%
Very Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
22
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio1 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Runo?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 102 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 56 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 23 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Bugs: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 588 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.
102 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Runo, developed by runogame and published by Srsface Studios, is a quiet and atmospheric narrative adventure that blends Finnish folklore, personal memories, and supernatural mystery into a deeply reflective experience.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
56 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The environments are not overloaded with detail, but the natural scenery feels believable and immersive thanks to strong lighting and environmental design.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
23 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its strongest qualities come not from action or complex mechanics, but from mood, cultural identity, and emotional sincerity.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack remains restrained and emotional, using soft melodies and atmospheric compositions to reinforce the game’s reflective tone.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story102 reviews
Graphics56 reviews
Gameplay23 reviews
Audio19 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs
40% 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

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

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