Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Buy91%

Very Positive · 1k player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Bizarre Creations · Arcade · Jun 18, 2007

Player review score
91%
Very Positive
Price
$3.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles0 of 1

Should I buy Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 35 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Controls: 22 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Crashes: 8 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
60% of themes are praise30% are divided10% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
35 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It's much more fun with the DLC anyway, adding plenty of new civilizations, and new gameplay elements.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
34 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The neon graphics and abstract shapes create a mesmerizing environment that is both retro and modern.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
GW1 suppports modern resolutions like 2560x1440 or 3840x2160 and supports every controller I've ever used - Neptune (Deck), xinput and Sony.
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It also runs flawlessly on Steam Deck with inherent controls that don't need to be modified at all.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The pulsating soundtrack, paired with sharp sound effects, creates a high-energy atmosphere that heightens the tension during intense moments.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
5 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
An awesome board-game like game that give hours of fun, especially with friends.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay35 reviews
Graphics34 reviews
Controls22 reviews
Steam Deck13 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Co-op5 reviews
Divided opinion
Difficulty
88% still recommend
Story
100% still recommend
Linux compatibility
67% still recommend
Players complain
Crashes
38% 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
  • Remote Play on TV

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$3.99

The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.

6 points recordedtoday · $3.99

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