Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 115 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 76 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 51 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Performance: 65 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Servers and matchmaking: 51 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Multiplayer: 46 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 4k 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 praise300 helpful reviews67% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
115 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Unlike many MMOs that rely on predatory pay‐to‐win mechanics, Pioner keeps progression skill‐based and accessible, while offering optional cosmetic purchases for those who want them.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
76 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The weapons feel satisfying to use, and the attachments genuinely add depth and utility.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
51 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The story is there and easy to follow, which is great — though that’s not where my main concerns lie.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
37 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The art style is visually stunning, reminiscent of Stalker and Metro Exodus.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay115 reviews
Combat76 reviews
Story51 reviews
Graphics37 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Performance46% still recommend
Servers and matchmaking51% still recommend
Multiplayer57% still recommend
Bugs43% still recommend
Optimization59% still recommend
Crashes26% still recommend
Co-op59% still recommend
Interface42% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- MMO
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
- Online PvP
- PvP
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- In-App Purchases
- Steam Achievements
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckUnsupported
SteamOSUnsupported
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$29.99
The lowest we've tracked is $14.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $29.99
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