Lay of the Land

Buy80%

Very Positive · 1k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Steam Deck Unsupported
  • Windows

Southern Cross Interactive · Adventure · Apr 8, 2026

Player review score
80%
Very Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
25
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
9
Full audio0 of 9
Subtitles0 of 9

Should I buy Lay of the Land?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 180 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 64 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Co-op: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Combat: 79 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Multiplayer: 38 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 29 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 1k 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
33% of themes are praise8% are divided59% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
180 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
But, if you're wanting a game that has a rich combat system, deep RPG elements, endless things to craft, progression galore and multiplayer!
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
64 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
firstly, Lay of the land is stunning. a really pleasing vibe and cozy visuals and I feel rather emersed especially when it rains and I love that.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
If ever possible adding a multiplayer or just coop would be wonderful to see one day.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Audio: I'm not a sound snob but, to me, the sound design is great so far.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay180 reviews
Graphics64 reviews
Co-op16 reviews
Audio10 reviews
Divided opinion
Story
80% still recommend
Players complain
Combat
84% still recommend
Multiplayer
82% still recommend
Crashes
62% still recommend
Interface
84% still recommend
Difficulty
79% still recommend
Performance
83% still recommend
Optimization
57% 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

  • Partial Controller Support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements
  • Stereo Sound

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSPlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$19.99

The lowest we've tracked is $14.99.

5 points recordedtoday · $19.99

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