Buy it if you like
- Combat: 31 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 27 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Difficulty: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 262 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 201 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise30% are divided20% are complaints
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
31 of 201 sampled reviews raised it
The combat is the true highlight, delivering tight, visceral gunplay that feels impactful and satisfying.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
27 of 201 sampled reviews raised it
Graphically, the game leans into its lo-fi retro style with confidence, using pixelated textures, flickering lights, and claustrophobic spaces to create a sense of dread and disorientation.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
16 of 201 sampled reviews raised it
From a gameplay standpoint, REVEREND is a clear homage to classic "boomer shooters" like Blood and Hexen, with a heavy dose of surrealism and grotesque art design layered on top.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 201 sampled reviews raised it
The enivornments, color palette, music, sound effects, and ambiance create an excellent atmosphere, with ominous synthesizer music reminiscent of John Carpenter’s films.
Performance
Players who bring up Performance mostly praise it.
15 of 201 sampled reviews raised it
Every weapon feels like it was pulled from a heretic's arsenal, adding texture and personality to what could otherwise be standard FPS fare.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Combat31 reviews
Graphics27 reviews
Gameplay16 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Performance15 reviews
Divided opinion
Crashes100% still recommend
Bugs33% still recommend
Steam Deck100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty93% still recommend
Story60% 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
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$2.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.49.
6 points recordedtoday · $2.99
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