Buy it if you like
- Story: 47 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 35 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 178 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 125 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
45% of themes are praise33% are divided22% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
47 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
However, the visual, sound, and story design are everything in this game and well worth a look into as it left me wanting more out of this world outside the system we as player's are dumped into.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
45 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
Recompile is an ambitious 3D Metroidvania that transports players into the depths of a decaying digital ecosystem, crafting an experience that is as philosophical as it is action-driven.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
28 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
The art style has been masterfully realized and the soundtrack is the best one I've heard in ages.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
11 of 125 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements this atmosphere with ambient electronic tones and subtle audio cues that heighten tension without overwhelming the experience.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story47 reviews
Gameplay45 reviews
Graphics28 reviews
Audio11 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls60% still recommend
Interface50% still recommend
Bugs67% still recommend
Players complain
Combat54% still recommend
Difficulty67% 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
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$19.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
7 points recordedtoday · $19.99
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