Archons

Buy93%

Very Positive · 443 player reviews · Low confidence

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

BulletHell Studios · Action Roguelike · Dec 6, 2024

Player review score
93%
Very Positive
Price
$9.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
18
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
15
Full audio0 of 15
Subtitles0 of 15

Should I buy Archons?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 54 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Co-op: 40 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Difficulty: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • No recurring complaint surfaced in 196 sampled reviews

Based on 443 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 196 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
73% of themes are praise27% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
54 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
Huge replay value thanks to random builds, different weapons, and an endless mode that just keeps piling on the heat.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
40 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
Local co-op is another highlight, allowing two players to tackle the challenges together, creating opportunities for coordinated strategies and shared triumphs.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
28 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
While this mechanic introduces a steep learning curve, it also delivers a sense of accomplishment and depth once mastered, making combat encounters intensely satisfying.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
25 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
Every weapon and ability has satisfying audio cues, and the soundtrack does a good job of keeping the pace up without becoming distracting.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
18 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
They build on this well and all the starting weapons/abilities are interesting and enjoyable.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
10 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
The art style is sharp and readable, even with bullets flying everywhere.

+2 more players loved

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay54 reviews
Co-op40 reviews
Difficulty28 reviews
Audio25 reviews
Combat18 reviews
Graphics10 reviews
Controls10 reviews
Steam Deck9 reviews
Divided opinion
Story
100% still recommend
Characters
100% still recommend
Interface
67% 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

  • Co-op
  • Multi-player
  • Shared/Split Screen
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op
  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support
  • Gamepad Recommended

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Remote Play Together
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$9.99

The lowest we've tracked is $0.99.

11 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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