Aarik And The Ruined Kingdom

Aarik And The Ruined Kingdom

Steam Deck · unrated

Shatterproof Games · Puzzle · Jun 20, 2024

Reviews look positive, but there are only a few so far.

At $7.99. It has been as low as $2.39.

91%
Very Positive
86 player reviews
Low confidence · few reviews
Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story and characters: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Combat: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 86 player reviews · updated 5 days ago

What players think

The recurring themes across 44 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are caveats
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
Its stunning visuals, perspective-driven gameplay, and atmospheric soundtrack make it an enjoyable experience for fans of the puzzle-adventure genre.
10 of 44 sampled reviews raised it
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
I loved the amount of different mechanics adding while moving through the story.
9 of 44 sampled reviews raised it
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
The game's soundtrack complements the on-screen action perfectly, enhancing immersion and setting the tone for the unfolding adventure.
6 of 44 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
Each biome—from lush forests to desolate deserts and frozen tundras—has its own personality, offering enough variety to make progression feel rewarding without straying from the game’s cohesive aesthetic.
4 of 44 sampled reviews raised it

Theme by theme

Every theme is scored by what reviewers actually said about it, not just whether they recommended the game.

LovedMixedComplained about
Players love4 themes
Graphics10 reviews
Story and characters9 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Gameplay4 reviews
Divided opinion% still recommend
Difficulty4 reviews
100%
Players complain% still recommend
Combat3 reviews
100%

Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.

Should you buy it now?

Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.

Prices have been lower

Currently $7.99. The lowest we've tracked is $2.39.

3 points recordedtoday · $7.99

The data behind the verdict

For the players who want the receipts.

Player review score
91%
Very Positive
Playing right now
Achievements
40
total to unlock
Rarest-achievement stats coming soon
Average playtime
Not tracked yet

We’ll surface hours-played once playtime ingestion ships.