Buy it if you like
- Story: 55 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Co-op: 52 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 26 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 819 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
42% of themes are praise50% are divided8% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
55 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Its premise immediately stands out thanks to the unusual partnership between a discarded robot and a wandering soul, creating a story that feels both imaginative and emotionally driven.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
52 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Sonder is an absolutely fantastic co-op puzzle adventure that my friend and I stumbled upon—and we were blown away by how polished and engaging it is, for what it is!
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
26 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Whether played locally or online, the mechanics consistently reinforce the game's central message about trust and collaboration.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The game favors expressive lighting, carefully selected color palettes, and dreamlike scenery over graphical realism, allowing every location to contribute to the emotional tone of the story.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than constantly demanding attention, the soundtrack adapts naturally to the pacing of the adventure, emphasizing important scenes while allowing silence to enhance moments of reflection.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story55 reviews
Co-op52 reviews
Gameplay26 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Audio5 reviews
Divided opinion
Combat100% still recommend
Difficulty50% still recommend
Multiplayer100% still recommend
Optimization0% still recommend
Performance33% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking67% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs67% 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
- Shared/Split Screen
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play Together
- Remote Play on TV
- Stats
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
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