Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Buy84%

Very Positive · 9k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

DON'T NOD · Vampires · Feb 12, 2024

Player review score
84%
Very Positive
Price
$14.99−70%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

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

Achievements
43
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
11
Full audio3 of 11
Subtitles11 of 11

Should I buy Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 247 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Combat: 177 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 162 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 43 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Performance: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 9k 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 praise300 helpful reviews33% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
247 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
A strong recommendation for players who value narrative depth and meaningful choices.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
177 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Switching between Red and Antea adds a layer of tactical variety, with physical and spectral abilities complementing each other in combat.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
162 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Combat and skill tree - combat seemed very unique to me because of the character switch, but you could feel that the creators placed their bets on Antea.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
58 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Lighting and atmosphere carry much of the visual appeal, giving each area a somber, melancholic tone that reinforces the narrative themes.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
54 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack is emotionally resonant, blending subtle orchestral pieces with ambient tension.
Characters
Players who bring up Characters mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
No problem with the character Design, kinda liked the look, but leave me alone with your stupid diversity Agenda.

+2 more players loved

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Story247 reviews
Combat177 reviews
Gameplay162 reviews
Graphics58 reviews
Audio54 reviews
Characters12 reviews
Controls9 reviews
Optimization9 reviews
Divided opinion

No themes split opinion in this sample.

Players complain
Difficulty
93% still recommend
Performance
83% still recommend
Crashes
70% still recommend
Bugs
57% 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

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Full controller support

Store features

  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime
  • Steam Achievements

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$14.99$49.99−70%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

8 points recordedtoday · $14.99

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