Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 122 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 90 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 78 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 39 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 28 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 22 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 192k 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 praise300 helpful reviews50% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
122 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Instead of committing to a single build for the entire playthrough, this game gave me the chance to adapt and experiment with different weapons, while trying different characters, each with their own unique playstyle, abilities, and skills.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
90 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
At least it's much better than previous FromSoftware games, where the co-op system felt like hell without mods.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
78 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whether it's the hundreds of unique weapons, countless spells/incantations, diverse enemy types, or unforgettable bosses, there is always something new to discover.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
41 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
All playable characters are so much fun to play and master, with different costumes to acquire and relics to customize your loadout.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
35 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This game provides a smooth multiplayer experience with almost no connectivity or network lag issues.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
29 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I love everything about the world of Elden Ring—the bosses, characters, music, worldbuilding, lore, and the incredible diversity of its weapons, skills, enemies, spells, and so much more.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay122 reviews
Co-op90 reviews
Combat78 reviews
Characters41 reviews
Multiplayer35 reviews
Story29 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Difficulty59% still recommend
Crashes36% still recommend
Performance41% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking55% still recommend
Optimization45% still recommend
Monetization45% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
- Steam Input API Support
Store features
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Playable without Timed Input
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$39.99
The lowest we've tracked is $29.99.
3 points recordedtoday · $39.99
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