Buy it if you like
- Story: 98 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 19 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 15 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 2k 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
50% of themes are praise38% are divided12% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
98 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Through its richly developed characters and thought-provoking narrative, it explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the longing for genuine connection in a world increasingly dominated by technology.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
26 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
From its mesmerizing visuals to its profound exploration of human connection, this game is a true work of art that left me spellbound.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Thankfully, it does have a decent checkpoint system that some other Chilla's games lack and could use, and it's still an intriguing experience with some decent scares and an interesting premise.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack of Parasocial is a work of art in its own right, enhancing the emotional impact of every scene and drawing you further into the game's immersive world.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story98 reviews
Graphics26 reviews
Gameplay19 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters100% still recommend
Difficulty100% still recommend
Co-op100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs87% 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
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$7.99
The lowest we've tracked is $5.59.
5 points recordedtoday · $7.99
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