Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 70 sampled reviews
Based on 176 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 70 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
63% of themes are praise37% are divided0% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
29 of 70 sampled reviews raised it
Despite its small scale the wonderfully crafted 2D gameworld is rich in thematic activities that invite exploration.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
14 of 70 sampled reviews raised it
Cyclopean: The Great Abyss delivers a commendable old school RPG experience with retro audio-visuals that generate a spooky atmosphere to match the Lovecraftian setting.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
8 of 70 sampled reviews raised it
You also got a huge list of commands outside combat, lock picking, digging up treasure, setting up camps.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
7 of 70 sampled reviews raised it
The result is a game that feels both nostalgic and unconventional, offering a deep but sometimes unforgiving adventure for players willing to engage with its systems.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 70 sampled reviews raised it
The audio design complements this atmosphere with subtle ambient sound effects and haunting background music.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay29 reviews
Graphics14 reviews
Combat8 reviews
Difficulty7 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Story100% still recommend
Interface75% 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
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $6.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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