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THE BUTTON by Elendow

Buy93%

Very Positive · 3k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Verified
  • Windows
  • Linux

Elendow · Incremental · May 26, 2023

Player review score
93%
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
10
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
3
Full audio0 of 3
Subtitles3 of 3

Should I buy THE BUTTON by Elendow?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews

Based on 3k 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
80% of themes are praise20% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
THE BUTTON by Elendow offers a compelling exploration of risk and reward through its minimalist design and straightforward mechanics.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The art style transcends the conventional, embracing a blend of avant-garde aesthetics and otherworldly elements that mesmerize and disorient simultaneously.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
7 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
the story is compelling, the combat is complex yet satisfying, and the characters are full of personality.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sound design is not just an accompaniment but an integral part of the insanity.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay22 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Story7 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
83% 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

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Remote Play on Phone
  • Remote Play on TV

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Linux

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

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