Buy it if you like
- Graphics: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Steam Deck: 5 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Controls: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Performance: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 1k 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
40% of themes are praise30% are divided30% are complaints
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Developed by Bandai Namco, this digital re-release stays true to the core gameplay that first captivated players in the early 1980s, offering a pure and authentic PAC-MAN experience with polished visuals, smooth controls, and a faithful recreation of the original game mechanics.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Not only because it's a classic, but because the gameplay is REALLY addictive.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Happy to report that the Steam Deck Joystick feels and works absolutely amazing with Namco's version on Steam.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The sound effects and music also remain faithful to the original, delivering that unmistakable PAC-MAN audio signature that instantly sparks nostalgia.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Graphics16 reviews
Gameplay15 reviews
Steam Deck5 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty71% still recommend
Story100% still recommend
Bugs33% still recommend
Players complain
Controls63% still recommend
Performance64% still recommend
Interface57% 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 Leaderboards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$3.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $3.99
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