Back in the Swamp

Buy94%

Very Positive · 67 player reviews · Low confidence

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

Cryo Swamp · Exploration · Mar 4, 2026

Player review score
94%
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
16
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
15
Full audio0 of 15
Subtitles0 of 15

Should I buy Back in the Swamp?

Buy it if you like
  • Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story and characters: 8 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 7 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Crashes: 3 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 67 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 23 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
83% of themes are praise23 helpful reviews17% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 23 sampled reviews raised it
-Gorgeous graphics, many varied environments.
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
8 of 23 sampled reviews raised it
******Edited: I realize I should have added this to my review after finishing the game, in the interest of fairness: I DID think the game's ending, after so much leading UP to the ending , was somewhat short-shrifted.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
7 of 23 sampled reviews raised it
It's really helpful for replayability) and auto-saving (upon exiting the game).
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
4 of 23 sampled reviews raised it
-User interface is friendly; the help box, always present up above if needed (and not intrusive), is there to guide you in how to combine inventory items (if needed), or how to navigate when you start the game.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 23 sampled reviews raised it
I love the soundtrack, and the environments are very immersive.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Graphics11 reviews
Story and characters8 reviews
Gameplay7 reviews
Interface4 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Crashes
100% 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

  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements
  • Stereo Sound

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 $6.49.

6 points recordedtoday · $9.99

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