Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 63 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 47 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 39 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 1k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 257 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
55% of themes are praise27% are divided18% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
63 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
Imagine Hollow Knight, but less focus on world building, more focus on broader appeal, a retro vibe, faster paced gameplay, and emphasis on movement.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
47 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
Minus some clunkiness in controls/abilities and some uninteresting boss designs (several cases where you can cheese by pogoing in one spot, or you get forced towards one style of combat), the game plays really well.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
39 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
For those who find these moments too punishing, the developer has included a variety of difficulty settings and assist options that ensure the game remains accessible to a broader audience without compromising the core experience.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
24 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
Admittedly, Hollow Knight has a beautiful style and a bit more intrigue in its story, but dammit put a save point by the bosses!
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
19 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, the game embraces a colorful, charming pixel art style that feels cohesive and rich in personality.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 257 sampled reviews raised it
The good: I really liked most of the OST, especially the first area (I didn't really care for the fort music).
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay63 reviews
Combat47 reviews
Difficulty39 reviews
Story24 reviews
Graphics19 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls50% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Bugs67% still recommend
Players complain
Interface57% still recommend
Performance33% 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 Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $5.99.
6 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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