Buy it if you like
- Story: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 36 sampled reviews
Based on 43 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 36 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise50% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
14 of 36 sampled reviews raised it
Developed and published by Spiderweb Software, the title continues the studio's long-running tradition of delivering expansive adventures built around narrative depth, tactical encounters, and player-driven exploration.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
8 of 36 sampled reviews raised it
The mechanics are consistent, and while it doesn't look like much, the writing keeps you invested in the fate of your party.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
7 of 36 sampled reviews raised it
The writing remains one of the game's greatest strengths, with extensive dialogue and detailed world-building that make Avernum feel like a believable place rather than simply a backdrop for combat.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story14 reviews
Gameplay8 reviews
Combat7 reviews
Divided opinion
Graphics100% still recommend
Difficulty50% still recommend
Audio100% 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
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$4.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.59.
8 points recordedtoday · $4.99
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