Buy it if you like
- Story: 124 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 85 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 43 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 8k 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
67% of themes are praise33% are divided0% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
124 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
STORY: Story-driven, with a clear environmental message balanced by a whimsical “childhood holiday” tone.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
85 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The island is small and cozy, and exploring it feels intimate — much like A Short Hike.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
43 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
With its cute graphics, bug-free polish, and relaxing, short experience, Alba is a must-play.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
17 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The presentation can be a bit simplistic at times, but the color palette—and especially the sound design—make the world feel alive, breathing, and dynamic.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
13 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
A completely stress free game about nature with a peaceful story, relaxing music and easy achievements. oh and it runs great on the deck!
Steam Deck
Players who bring up Steam Deck mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
It runs flawlessly on the Steam Deck and will leave you smiling long after the credits roll.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Story124 reviews
Gameplay85 reviews
Graphics43 reviews
Audio17 reviews
Difficulty13 reviews
Steam Deck12 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls100% still recommend
Bugs75% still recommend
Combat100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- DualSense Controller Support
- DualShock Controller Support
- Full controller support
Store features
- Camera Comfort
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Family Sharing
- Save Anytime
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Stereo Sound
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Lowest ever recorded
$3.39$16.99−80%
That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.
8 points recordedtoday · $3.39
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