Buy it if you like
- Story: 68 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 51 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 181 sampled reviews
Based on 248 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 181 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
68 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
The story, both main objective and side quests alike are whimsical, heartfelt, humorous and above all brimming with character.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
51 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
Afterplace, developed by Evan Kice and published by indie.io, is a deeply imaginative indie adventure that blends exploration, mystery, and a touch of whimsy into a world that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
33 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
Combat in Afterplace is simple but satisfying, serving more as a complement to exploration than as the game’s main focus.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
11 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
Movement and combat feels really smooth (almost soulslike, Hollow Knight inspiration!).
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
The pixel art style evokes a strong sense of nostalgia for the 16-bit era, but its use of color, lighting, and subtle animation makes it feel modern and expressive.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
8 of 181 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack reinforces this mood perfectly, combining gentle melodies with ambient soundscapes that shift with each new area.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story68 reviews
Gameplay51 reviews
Combat33 reviews
Difficulty11 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Interface100% still recommend
Characters100% 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
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
- Gamepad Recommended
Store features
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Adjustable Text Size
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $3.74.
6 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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