Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Game
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Deep Rock Galactic
Developer Ghost Ship Games
Deep Rock Galactic is a cooperative first-person shooter video game developed by Danish studio Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Following its early access launch on February 28, 2018, the game was fully released on May 13, 2020 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One. It was later released for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in January 2022, and for Xbox Series X/S in September 2022. Deep Rock… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
656 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
459 positive · 38 negative
95% range 90–94%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 459 | 38 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 38 | 2 | 63 |
| Lemmy * | 9 | 0 | 25 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 2 | 15 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
211,214 of 216,448 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 273 yes, 30 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 303 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (369,813 of 380,840 positive).
Players praise Deep Rock Galactic for its cooperative gameplay and respect for players' time. [1][2][3] Many highlight the game's anti-FOMO features, free season passes, and lack of microtransactions. [4][5][6]
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- [10]
I genuinely love Deep Rock Galactic. I’ve put hundreds of hours into it, bought cosmetics, convinced friends to play it, and defended the game for years because it used to feel like one of the few co-op games made by developers who actually cared. But now it honestly feels abandoned. Instead of properly supporting the game that built the community, the studio seems more interested in chasing trends with spin-offs …
- [7]
My son and my grandkids bought Deep Rock Galactic for me. Once I become familiar with the play, it became my favorite game. It is so much fun to fight the big bugs on a team with them. Connecting with them this way is so precious. Also, this is the most entertaining way to maintain brain plasticity that I've discovered so far.
- [1]
As a middle-aged woman with bills, responsibilities, and limited gaming time, I love Deep Rock Galactic because it respects my time: clear missions, controlled chaos, satisfying teamwork, and a proper sense of completion. Even if someone gets distracted by an interesting flying bug (THAT'S ME), the team can usually still get the job done. No vague life-purpose crisis. No endless open-world wandering pretending to be …
- [12]
I jumped into Deep Rock Galactic thinking “yeah this looks alright,” and came out shouting ROCK AND STONE like it’s a legally binding greeting. This game is chaos in the best possible way. You and your friends drop into a cave, immediately get lost, accidentally split up, panic when bugs start pouring out of the walls, and somehow still make it out alive while laughing the whole time. It’s less “tactical mission” …
- [2]
After 84 hours in Deep Rock Galactic, I’ve learned two universal truths: teamwork matters, and someone is always going to press the button too early. Playing this with my kiddos has been an absolute blast — not just because shooting alien bugs is fun, and mining precious gems is lucrative, but because the game quietly teaches cooperation while pretending it’s just about yelling “I NEED AMMO” at full volume. Every …
Summarised from 34 of the 433 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Deep Rock Galactic talk about excellent cooperative gameplay with clear roles and teamwork; those who didn't talk about recent updates feel lacking and slow. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The early access version of Deep Rock Galactic was received positively by critics, who praised the game's atmosphere and challenging levels. Multiple reviewers compared parts of the experience to Left 4 Dead. Following Early Access, the full version of Deep Rock Galactic received "generally favorable reviews" according to review aggregator platform Metacritic. Nic Reuben of Rock, Paper, Shotgun liked how the game's classes meshed together, saying that "each class is both viable and enjoyable". Matt Miller of Game Informer appreciated how the unique secondary objectives gave the game a risk/reward dynamic. Phil Iwaniuk, writing for PC Gamer, enjoyed the tension that the exfiltration phase…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 656 · most liked firstMy son and my grandkids bought Deep Rock Galactic for me. Once I become familiar with the play, it became my favorite game. It is so much fun to fight the big bugs on a team with them. Connecting with them this way is so precious. Also, this is the most entertaining way to maintain brain plasticity that I've discovered so far.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't know why we keep having the game awards when Deep Rock Galactic has been scientifically established as the best game ever made
positive · AI labelView post →Absolutely amazing anti-FOMO features I've ever seen in games, should be the standard for all devs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a middle-aged woman with bills, responsibilities, and limited gaming time, I love Deep Rock Galactic because it respects my time: clear missions, controlled chaos, satisfying teamwork, and a proper sense of completion. Even if someone gets distracted by an interesting flying bug (THAT'S ME), the team can usually still get the job done. No vague life-purpose crisis. No endless open-world wandering pretending to be freedom. Just a contained mission with a finish line. And my tired brain…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic is just a cozy game for boys.
positive · AI labelView post →This is an in-depth comparative review, coming from someone who's been playing since the game went 1.0, and has sunk multiple hundreds of hours into Helldivers 2, Space Marine 2, and Darktide. I think that DRG is far more engaging and replayable than any other co-op PVE shooter on the market because of its level-design. Every other game in this genre I can think of has handmade levels. They look stunning but are partially memorized within ~5 runs and on the 20th they don't really have…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After 84 hours in Deep Rock Galactic, I’ve learned two universal truths: teamwork matters, and someone is always going to press the button too early. Playing this with my kiddos has been an absolute blast — not just because shooting alien bugs is fun, and mining precious gems is lucrative, but because the game quietly teaches cooperation while pretending it’s just about yelling “I NEED AMMO” at full volume. Every mission is different, every cave is a mystery, and every drop feels like a shared…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Danger. Darkness. Dwarves One of my all-time favourite games. I've been playing on and off for over 3 years on multiple platforms, and it's still a blast. Easy to pick up, nothing complicated, and no maze of menus to navigate. The gunplay is varied and fun, with satisfying feedback. You have 4 classes to choose from, each having their own set of main and secondary weapons, along with a choice of grenades, meaning most people will likely find a class and loadout that suits their style. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Which game do I get that's under 20GB?. I have 25GB-ish left on my steam deck. I like to save space for saves and stuff, so im looking for a game under 20. Whats a fun small-med sized game youve been playing? EDIT!! Awesome suggestions so far everyone. I picked up the following games right now: Farcry Primal Mina the Hollower Animal Well Streets of Rogue Deep Rock Galactic Heart of the Machine Inscryption Moonrise Fall Slay the Spire…
neutral · AI labelView post →Deep Rock Galactic is one of the best cooperative shooters. Clear roles for everyone, distinctive cave generation, and a constant sense of teamwork. (if you're lucky :D).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thousand Hour Review If there’s a game that I gotta leave a review for, it’s this one. A lot of passion and care is put into this game, and that’s something hard to find in a lot of mainstream games nowadays. Everything from the very cooperative gameplay and the engagingly complex mission designs, to the phenomenal soundtrack and immersive sound design, to the characters of the game and their many quirky voice lines, to the smaller details like the many neat things found in our hub area, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor releases Sept 17th on Xbox and coming to Game Pass
neutral · AI labelView post →Initially I was only playing this title for my kids and their friends, however, in short time, all the parents were playing together after the kids were asleep. It's just a lot of fun. I realize that's not the most insightful review, I'll leave that to the more hardcore critics, I just know this game has brought a lot of joy to me, my friends, and my family. Thanks to the developers. Cheers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I jumped into Deep Rock Galactic thinking “yeah this looks alright,” and came out shouting ROCK AND STONE like it’s a legally binding greeting. This game is chaos in the best possible way. You and your friends drop into a cave, immediately get lost, accidentally split up, panic when bugs start pouring out of the walls, and somehow still make it out alive while laughing the whole time. It’s less “tactical mission” and more “dwarven survival comedy.” The co-op is where it really shines. Every…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably one of the most addicting games I've ever played. Pros: 1. Ridiculously small size, it's only like, what...3-4 GB? 2. Season passes are completely free and you don't need to fear of missing them. You just started the game yesterday and you want to try the first season pass? You can do that. NO FOMO ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥! 3. Fun on both single player and co-op. If you play solo, a drone called Bosco will fight alongside you 4. Addicting gameplay loop. All the caves are randomly generated 5. If…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →top 5 reasons to play deep rock galactic: Maps always feel different. You can drink beer. You can pass out from drinking too much beer. You can play flappy bird. You can find jet boots in some games. Yes jet boots. Dwarf will fly. Honorable mention: the OST SLAPS ROCK AND STONE!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Now at 1400 hours, with a heavily explored game space. I can say this is one of the best coop games I've ever enjoyed, with a strong modding community. I hope for a Season 7 in the near future, but even if we were done here, I'd give it the highest acclaim. Good game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☑ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Goated game, friendly community, least greedy devs ive seen in a long time with zero microtransaction. i highly reccomend it its worth the money.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow me if you fw: Bugs Birds Space Monster Hunter Bug Fables In Stars and Time Hollow Knight Terraria Deep Rock Galactic Rain World Helldivers 2 Blasphemous (game) Everhood Hades (game) A Hat in Time Hyper Light Drifter One Shot Neon White Persona Signalis
neutral · AI labelView post →Just buy it. Easily best horde shooter I have ever played and I've played Helldivers 2 as well. I only unlocked all the free cosmetics and items at about 800 hours. This is what a game looks like when Devs actually give a ♥♥♥♥. All my love to Ghost Ship Studios
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have played this game for years now. Absolutely one of the best games I have ever played in my life. I have played thousands of games in my life. I started gaming when I was around 11 years old on an Atari 2600,then a commodore Vic 20, then a commodore 64 which I eventually had over 600 games for. I am 60 years old now and have been through many computers. My point being I have a massive amount of gaming experience and I am telling you this game makes my top 5 best games I have ever played…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good coop game. Good optimitazion. excellent with friends and super friendly for the user. 3 GB for the whole package. highly recommended it even for SOLO play ! ! !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got gifted this game during Season 3, but i haven't really gotten into it until Season 4 rolled around. I missed out on a lot. The game is simply good. The majority of players you encounter in the lobbies are really chill and usually have no problem with you messing something up. The gameplay loop is nice, there's no huge penalties for losing the mission, the only paid content is the game itself and the DLC armors and skins, which are purely cosmetic. The seasons have their own "season…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't fully understand this game when I first picked it up around its early access release. It sat forgotten in my library for a good year or two after that, gathering dust and honestly, I didn't even think about it. When I decided one day to try it out again I was shocked at why I didn't stick with the game the first time around. DRG has been like crack cocaine for me — the gameplay loop, weapons and gear customisation, enemy and mission variety — it has SO much content and SO much going…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Finished - all keys taken] Steam key giveaway. I have spare Steam keys for: ~~Psychonauts 2~~ Taken ~~Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor~~ Taken ~~Asgard's Fall - Viking Survivors~~ Taken First come, first served. Edit: All keys are taken.
neutral · AI labelView post →I really wish I could get myself to buy darktide but I'm sorry the GaaS shit that game pulls is poison to me. Sorry man I've played Deep Rock Galactic, I've tasted the forbidden fruit of an online multi-player game not treating me like a fucking atm
positive · AI labelView post →Step aside, wimps. Listen to a deepbeard. After almost 1000 hours of laboring in the maws of Hoxxes IV my unbegrudgingly verdict is that this enterprise rocks. The booming explosions, the glimmering metals, the mesmerizing music, the phat hips as the dwarves run. It's all magnificent. The whole endeavor is a crystal clear of a beauty to look at, the music is euphonic as it strikes those rich notes, and boy, when the bass drops it's a mystical mix between glory and synth dwarfness that takes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I genuinely love Deep Rock Galactic. I’ve put hundreds of hours into it, bought cosmetics, convinced friends to play it, and defended the game for years because it used to feel like one of the few co-op games made by developers who actually cared. But now it honestly feels abandoned. Instead of properly supporting the game that built the community, the studio seems more interested in chasing trends with spin-offs like Survivor — which is basically “Vampire Survivors but with dwarves” — and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, great co-op, great gunplay. The only thing missing is a button to kick Molly’s metal butt.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its a tragic deep dive into the rich history of Snow White's original four dwarves, before they were enslaved by the prince, poorly cloned and captured Karl only to rename him Dopey. A brilliant regaling of what once was, and a stark reminder that even in a place far off, nothing is untouchable by the greed of men.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(And followed up romantasy reading by Family Board Game Afternoon (Deep Rock Galactic -- we won!), and Family Movie Night (silly monster movie that we laughed our way through).) Lot worse ways to spend a Saturday.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hades returns to Xbox Game Pass this month, alongside Visions of Mana, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and more news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →We need more games like Deep Rock Galactic. The game is close to perfection, by being simple and straightforward. Simple engagement, lore/world, look and style. Straightforward gameplay, progress, setup and customization. Worth to mention, no predatory DLC (only to support) and free Battle Pass.
positive · AI labelView post →ALSO: THE DEEP ROCK GALACTIC BOARD GAME
neutral · AI labelView post →Incredible game. Always have a good time jumping back in. The map generation constantly impressed me with how grand or dynamic it felt. The constant updates show a love for the game most other developers sorely lack. 4.5/5
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic is what I would consider a near perfect video game. It has everything I love in games, all wrapped up into a single, chaotic package. Satisfying guns to shoot, rewarding grinding, fun movement mechanics, and masterful use of procedural generation that ensures every mission is fun and endlessly replayable. Each of the characters are genuinely funny, full of character, and impossible not to love. The gameplay swings between moments of tense combat, and brief well-earned…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Probably the best coop game since L4D2. Despite its age, it still has a very active community (as of Aug 2026), and there are players online 24/7.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →597 days passed since release of S5 which was kinda meh Season 5 content was fun for like a week at most And now after such long wait time of almost 2 years we got an update with not even overclocks/balance changes just couple mobs and a biome... No new weapons since forever No new gameplay interactions All of that update (s6) was outsourced to Invisible Walls game studio and was not made by main devs Why not create a monthly vote/workshop (tf2 style) to vote for user content even an non…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is one of the best values in gaming. Any season content they introduce is both free AND stays around after (sometimes). Events give you previous years rewards too. Overall, they do a good job preventing FOMO while being a buy once- play forever live service game. All DLC is entirely cosmetic, and I bought it just to support the devs. Fun game solo, more fun with friends. Rock and Stone Forevermore!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is disappointing so far. I went in with an open mind knowing it'd be a very different type of game - but the roguelike mechanics just aren't fun here. Giving it a few more runs later to see if it gets better.
negative · AI labelView post →Deep Rock Galactic (Steam) is $9.89 on Humble buff.ly/chAE3K0 Deep Rock Galactic Special Edition (PS5) $13.99 at PNP Games buff.ly/GyYbyke Deck playable also on Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →after about 530 hours in drg and after getting every achievement, i think it's safe to say this is probably my newest favourite game since tf2. pretty much everything about the game is great: all the classes are fun the overclocks are amazing and even the cosmetics are great. it's also nice that none of the battle passes are limited time and you can always revisit them. the gunplay is also some of the best imo realistically i could probably grind another 500 hours and still never be bored of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whatever you do, do NOT listen to Sleek Movie's review of this game. This game is awesome, he doesnt know what hes talking about! FOR CARL!!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favourite games of all time, if you couldn't tell by the playtime. The way you interact with terrain with Engineer and Driller as well as the sheer speed and movement flexibility of scout (my main, on which I have almost 30 elite promotions at the time of writing this review) make it incredibly fun to play. Killing bugs feels satisfying, the objectives on most missions allow for a fair amount of player autonomy so you don't need to play too close to your team all the time. There's a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic (Steam) is $8.99 on Humble buff.ly/8TdrM3i #ad Ultimate $13.74 US PS+ buff.ly/mXaerhH PS5 SE $14.75 at VGP buff.ly/xb5AU67 Deck playable also on Game Pass Premium
neutral · AI labelView post →Deep Rock Galactic is $8.99 on Steam buff.ly/rok0Hbq PS5 Special Edition $19.99 Amazon buff.ly/0zTHKFc $14.32 VGP buff.ly/6lShiFf PNP Games buff.ly/gJVaRd8 Deck playable also on Game Pass Premium
neutral · AI labelView post →A Glyphid Bulk Detonator from the Deep Rock Galactic Board game I did a while ago.
neutral · AI labelView post →Deep Rock Galactic (Steam) $9.89 on Humble buff.ly/V3tfGza Deck playable also on Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →Teamwork games? Like Rematch or Foxhole. (This isn't about co-op with 4 friends games like PEAK or RV There Yet, Borderlands or Magicka) # Stage 1 - purely individualistic games In many games - COD comes to mind - you can just bust into a room and solo everyone. That's individualistic gameplay, where other players are merely pedestrians in a saga where you are the main character. # Stage 2 - shallow teamwork Then there's games that have **"** _teamwork_ **"** that boils down to…
neutral · AI labelView post →After 350+ hours i can confidently say this game has rocks and stones! and one more thing . . . . . . . . . . "MuShRoOm"
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While the baseline gunplay and movement have remained excellent, seasonal changes have been mixed or poor in quality since season 2. The core technology that makes the game super replayable, the cave generation, has been tweaked over the years seemingly with less care than it should have been, and it has made the game environments less scenic to explore and less fun to traverse than in prior iterations. I would have recommended this game for most of my time playing, but after several…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deep Rock Galactic has quickly become one of my favorite co-op games. My friend and I can sink hours into it without even noticing the time pass. The visual style is striking and instantly recognizable, and the characters’ voice lines add a ton of charm and personality to every mission. The teamwork, the hectic fights and the sense of progression all come together perfectly. Honestly, it’s one of the best cooperative experiences you can play right now. Rock and stone!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has received a tremendous amount of love and dedication for a reason. 🗣️ROCK AND STONE! ⛏️🔥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass PC: Hades, Visions of Mana, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, and more! news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →DRG is the gift that keeps on giving. Co-op gameplay is fun and immersive. Frequent updates and randomly generated terrain allows for infinite replayability. IMO the best part of the game is the supportive and wholesome community - it really brings out the best in people. Rock & stone! p.s. Thank you to the myriad of players who have shared their life experiences and advice to my 'troubles'. "Internet strangers are the best people to get a straight answer from" - Owers03
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the only thing that's missing is crossplay, if they ever add this it'll absolutely blow up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the most polished, feature-complete co-op shooter I have played. It stands above Left 4 Dead, Payday 2's golden era, and Space Marine 2 for me. These devs do not disappoint, and I have gone out of my way to buy every bonus cosmetic pack they release for the game, just to support them further. The game starts out a little slow with the progression, as that is how it teaches you all of the different mechanics of your weapons and gear. However, the longer you play, the more the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[Itch] Forever-Free Friday: Manic Miners (Lego Rock Raiders), a strategy game. The original Lego Rock Raiders strategy game made to work flawlessly on modern PC, with new expanded content. If you've never played this, and like games like Deep Rock Galactic, Lord of the Rings Return to Moria, Minecraft, top down strategy games, or other Lego games, this is for you.
neutral · AI labelView post →you will like our indie game if you played these games: - Deep Rock Galactic 🪨 - Destiny 2 🪐 - The Borderlands Series ⚙️ - Risk of Rain 🌧️
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