Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island

Buy85%

Very Positive · 535 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. · RPG · Dec 11, 2024

Player review score
85%
Very Positive
Price
$17.99−55%
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
78
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
3
Full audio0 of 3
Subtitles0 of 3

Should I buy Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 31 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Story: 20 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 14 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 535 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 131 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
40% of themes are praise50% are divided10% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
31 of 131 sampled reviews raised it
The real story emerges through the countless adventures, failures, and victories experienced during dungeon exploration.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
20 of 131 sampled reviews raised it
Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the series, Shiren the Wanderer is a must-play for anyone who enjoys thoughtful gameplay, charming visuals, and a story that leaves you smiling.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
16 of 131 sampled reviews raised it
The 3D graphics are decent, the environments are clean and easy to "read", and the characters and monsters are cute and well-designed, so even for fans of pixel art, I think the game's presentation won't disappoint.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 131 sampled reviews raised it
The music is an absolute standout, offering a soothing and immersive soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.

Theme by theme

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

Players love
Gameplay31 reviews
Story20 reviews
Graphics16 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface
100% still recommend
Controls
100% still recommend
Combat
100% still recommend
Steam Deck
100% still recommend
Accessibility
100% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
93% 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

  • 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.

Lowest ever recorded
$17.99$39.99−55%

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

6 points recordedtoday · $17.99