Buy it if you like
- Story: 240 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 123 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 56 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 837 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
64% of themes are praise27% are divided9% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
240 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lost Words: Beyond the Page is a narrative adventure that is nothing short of a masterpiece.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
123 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The writers finesse boldly shines through each and every chapter, creating exactly what the store page states, "a powerful and potent experience." Gameplay
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
56 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack is captivating and one of the key factors in inducing empathy among players.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
51 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
This game had me grinning from ear to ear giddy and childlike from how much I enjoyed the art style, the story, and the music.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
From the soundtrack, to the character design, to the story plot - the entire game is beautiful.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The level of difficulty is not too difficult, and the characters and voices match well, making it even more immersive!
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story240 reviews
Gameplay123 reviews
Audio56 reviews
Graphics51 reviews
Characters15 reviews
Difficulty12 reviews
Linux compatibility3 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface100% still recommend
Controls100% still recommend
Combat100% still recommend
Players complain
Bugs100% 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
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$14.99
The lowest we've tracked is $7.49.
7 points recordedtoday · $14.99
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