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Empyreal
Developer Silent Games
Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation. From the Steam store page
158 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 16, 2026 · last updated Oct 16, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
74
Fresh
73 positive · 26 negative
95% range 64–81%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 73 | 26 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 12 | 1 | 39 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 7 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
82 of 110 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
73% recommend · 74 yes, 27 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 101 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (111 of 161 positive).
Many find the combat janky and frustrating, especially early on, but some say it improves with time. [1][2][3] Some reviewers complain about unfair difficulty, stunlocks, and a lack of weapon variety. [4][5][6]
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- [15]
TLDR: A promising Monster Hunter-Diablo hybrid that starts strong but quickly unravels. Bland loot, weak builds, cheap bosses, and non-randomized levels expose a game that's all premise and no depth. PROS: ➕Good amount of graphical options/DLSS ➕Good exploration and game world ➕Three different weapons, each with a distinct gameplay style NEUTRALS: 🔹Story is okay, but the way the quests are handled are not great and …
- [16]
Empyreal is great. I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys action RPGs. It is well-designed with engaging gameplay, a cool art direction, and high replayability. I consider this to be a shining example in the AA development space and was impressed at what such a small team managed to create. Even after 40 hours I am still having fun chasing down collectibles and trying different builds. Pros: +Combat: Combat …
- [9]
If Remnant, Hellgate: London and Firefall were mashed together. Combat feels good, dodging feels visceral. The difficult is just right. Loot feels rewarding. Sleeper hit for me that I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I do. Looking forward to putting lots of hours in.
- [17]
Empyreal is criminally underrated. There must have been something horribly wrong with the marketing strategy because the number of reviews and players dont reflect the quality of the game. The maps are breathtakingly beautiful. Gameplay is polished with a very small amount of jank. I personally love being a lootgoblin so thats a big plus for me. Interesting story with a more than 1 ending. My only gripe is that …
- [1]
Video: https://youtu.be/fsWwVa77Xoc Empyreal is one of the more frustrating games I've played lately. There's a good game here, hidden under a layer of weird decisions. Combat is the core focus here, and I have mixed feelings about it. The trailer makes it looks pretty fancy, but in reality it's like reaching into a bag full of stale candy with only a few tasty morsels left. The mace and shield has one overhead …
Summarised from 34 of the 162 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
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Empyreal sits at 74% positive across 99 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 158 · most liked firstVideo: https://youtu.be/fsWwVa77Xoc Empyreal is one of the more frustrating games I've played lately. There's a good game here, hidden under a layer of weird decisions. Combat is the core focus here, and I have mixed feelings about it. The trailer makes it looks pretty fancy, but in reality it's like reaching into a bag full of stale candy with only a few tasty morsels left. The mace and shield has one overhead attack and a charge attack, plus the added benefit of blocking/parrying.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You've heard us talking about the game all month and now it's time for us to hop into it! Let's play Empyreal, out now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S! youtube.com/watch?v=JNNd... #sponsored
neutral · AI labelView post →Has a similar gameplay loop as remnant and I love that game that is why I gave this game a fair chance on release becausue I did not enjoy the demo. It is just way to difficult for how jank the combat is. Needs more weapon archetypes and a proper lock to target mechanic and I would probably give this game another go. Nice to see how little work was done for this game. Not giving this nothing chance.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empyreal is great. I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoys action RPGs. It is well-designed with engaging gameplay, a cool art direction, and high replayability. I consider this to be a shining example in the AA development space and was impressed at what such a small team managed to create. Even after 40 hours I am still having fun chasing down collectibles and trying different builds. Pros: +Combat: Combat feels very smooth and responsive. The game has a unique status effect system and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: A promising Monster Hunter-Diablo hybrid that starts strong but quickly unravels. Bland loot, weak builds, cheap bosses, and non-randomized levels expose a game that's all premise and no depth. PROS: ➕Good amount of graphical options/DLSS ➕Good exploration and game world ➕Three different weapons, each with a distinct gameplay style NEUTRALS: 🔹Story is okay, but the way the quests are handled are not great and the ending is a disappointment CONS: ➖UI doesn’t look or feel…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →LIVE STARTING WITH A SPONSORED SEGMENT WITH THE GAME EMPYREAL - stoked to check out this action rpg! And then spooky vibes later as the sun goes down 👁️👁️ Get in! #ad Twitch.tv/detune
neutral · AI labelView post →Combat is great, until this game decides to throw some nonsense difficulty at you, particularly with certain enemy types, the sorcerer as a boss is quite possibly the most ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ boss I've ever seen in a game, they decided that this enemy should be allowed to summon drones that heal, a gigantic goliath type enemy that's way too hard to dodge effectively, elemental darts that follow you, mines that can't be destroyed (even with the cannon) totems that pulse debilitating status effects (like…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am supremely glad that I got this on a crazy sale, because if I had paid full price I would be raging. This game seems cool, I like the style of play and the witty banter that can be chosen through the dialog, but one thing overshadows the whole experience for me. This game is a repetitive mission game... Like go do this map 800 different times with different enemies and different starting points. It makes the game boring and seem to not progress. The story doesn't flow when it is just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have one eye on a game called Empyreal. Tainted grail can't be day one, but demo was fun. Aside from that, I might stick with this second run + end game of Clair obscur and changing play style every 5 minutes in oblivion🙃 Untill death stranding 2 releases. 💭 🤔
neutral · AI labelView post →Ok, so I played for about 12 hours and gave this game a lot of chances despite so much flaws and unfair mechanics, yet thought if I can get stronger later in the game I may counter a lot of "unfair" mechanics. But, unfortunately, it just gets worse. If you want to torture yourself with ridiculous stuff like instant death attack, endless stunlock from every type of enemy (random mob, elite mob or bosses), stunlock, freezed, dotted, endless stunlock, die all the time because of endless…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empyreal is a real testament to what indie game development is about. Is the combat the most polished it could be? No. Are the graphics the best ever? Also no. Are there some janky bits? For sure. But all in all, it is really good fun. The combat and exploration are very engaging - you really feel like someone trying to figure out the secrets of the monolith. The voice acting is really well done, and the NPCs (though not overly involved) have clear personalities and feel real. The combat may…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey everyone, Today we announced the game we've been working on for the last few years, Empyreal! We're very excited to finally share it with everyone <3 If you love complex, feature-rich RPG's then I'm sure Empyreal is for you.
neutral · AI labelView post →At it's core it has the potential to be an addictive remnant like grind but the jank and overall presentation is really putting me off, the devs seem to be really attentive and I hope they keep updating this. It has the makings of a great game. Works on ally x and steam deck decently but needs more optimization
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First off, it's a AA game, so don't expect AAA. The combat feels awful at first and then in a couple hours it clicks (or at least it did for me) and then it becomes pretty fun. While it's not souls-like the first hour certainly feels like it is. The good .. - loot feels generous and gives that looty goodness feelin - exploration, every nook and cranny seems to hide a secret, super cool! - combat (this is both in my good and bad list, it gets good/fun after you get the hang of it but before…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Remnant, Hellgate: London and Firefall were mashed together. Combat feels good, dodging feels visceral. The difficult is just right. Loot feels rewarding. Sleeper hit for me that I didn't expect to enjoy as much as I do. Looking forward to putting lots of hours in.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic RPG, tonnes of content, love exploring. Mace enjoyers rise up ✊✊✊✊
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was fun up until the 1.5 / 2 hour mark at which point every other enemy gained a 3 hour long stun, guarantying death if they so much as breathed on you. Tried to push through it, but I'm at the point I'm feeling rabid and want to bite into flesh. Oh and tutorials are occurring after the moment they'd be helpful, really nailing home the "♥♥♥♥ you" feeling.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so close to a dream game I have had forever. A game that has you go into a instanced section, kill things to get loot and come back and upgrade to keep getting stronger. I understand that other games like PoE(amazing) do this but almost all the games that do this well are the same ARPG formula and I want to control the character either first person or over the shoulder. Performance: For starters, I have a NVIDIA RTX 3080 and the game runs really well for me NOW but when I first…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great start for a small team of developers. Imagine the combat of God of War combined with loot systems of Diablo. Lots of build potential. Mechanics aren’t quite polished but you see the end state and can overlook it a bit at this price point. This is a game that built MASSIVE amounts of content first before refining systems. If you can overlook that for now, looking a lot of play time here
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The story unfolds. Get a closer look at #Empyreal in the new trailer, surfaced from the depths and revealed at the #PCGamingShow: youtu.be/u1JNBA3fhO4 The debut game from @silentgameshq.bsky.social weaves real-time combat and an ambitious narrative influenced by philosophy, literature & mythology.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is one of those games, where if it had just presented itself a bit different in the trailers. I would have avoided it. Or bought it when in a different mood. Also the game makes several "Do Nots" mistakes for a game starting out. 1. Start you in a town 2. With zero direction, just "Find someone important". The reason they did this, was them probably telling themselves it was a smart idea to solve 2 problems with with solution. The players need to talk to this guy AND it will give them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Silent Games heard you like running maps so they made a game that's all about running maps. Bought this game cuz it reminded me of Too Human but this game is definitely better, you actually get generously rewarded for exploring.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoying my playthrough so far. Still early in but it’s been a good time. Hoping this game finds the audience it deserves. Only thing I kinda wish for is a bit more enemy variety, skills, and weapon classes. I get that’s a big ask and what’s in the game now is definitely solid. It’s just one of those “would be cool if” things. Fingers crossed for future content though👀 . Either way, props to the devs. Y’all killed it. Hope this one takes off like it should.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empyreal - 100% Completion Review Score: 7.5/10 Empyreal is a loot based game about exploring a giant and mysterious alien structure on another world and finding out it's secrets, after fully completing this game i'll give some Pro's, Neutrals and Con's. PRO'S: -Has character creation, male/female, body, hair, colors etc. -Has multiple different starter classes to choose from but nothing is permanent you can change anything by simply equipping different gear -As this is a loot based game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very fun hack and slash looter that rewards exploration.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Day 1 of #SteamNextFest DEMOTHON is done! Each day, 1 game that will "win" the day—at the end, the top 3 will be given away to #GangGreen members! 🏆 Day 1 Winner: #Empyreal by @silentgameshq.bsky.social Tune in tonight @ 7PM EST to see what #indiegame takes Day 2! 🎮🔥 twitch.tv/thatguybgreen
neutral · AI labelView post →ICYMI, we’ve just announced #Empyreal: a complex, challenging and feature-rich action RPG and the debut game from the team at @silentgameshq.bsky.social We can't wait to show you more; be sure to follow @empyrealgame.bsky.social !
neutral · AI labelView post →Empyreal, developed by Silent Games and published by Secret Mode, is a sci-fi action RPG that leans into a blend of methodical combat, loot-driven progression, and a mysterious, almost philosophical narrative backdrop. Set on an alien world dominated by a massive and enigmatic structure, the game builds its identity around the act of venturing deeper into the unknown, where each expedition feels like a calculated risk rather than a straightforward mission. It presents itself as both a test of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm having a hard time thinking of how to describe this game, but it did remind me of "Dolmen" and "Hellpoint" two somewhat clunkier games in the soulslike genre. "Empyreal" however is not really a soulslike and instead something of an action rpg, but instead of the usual leveling up system where you gain experience here you collect equipment of varying quality and levels and keep equipping higher and higher level equipment to improve your stats kind of like in "Destiny 2". Obviously the game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game has massive performance optimisation issues that need to be solved. Combat does not flow well either and these two ruin what COULD BE a good game but i cant recommend till these are fixed
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing environment and fun gameplay
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empyreal is criminally underrated. There must have been something horribly wrong with the marketing strategy because the number of reviews and players dont reflect the quality of the game. The maps are breathtakingly beautiful. Gameplay is polished with a very small amount of jank. I personally love being a lootgoblin so thats a big plus for me. Interesting story with a more than 1 ending. My only gripe is that there are only 3 types of weapons. Obviously the devs know how to make a good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →at first i was like meh but then when the action begin this where it really shine , the combat is impactful and the perfect blocks and counters are so satisfying dont sleep on this game mace and shield designer definetly plays MK from one of my fav games ;)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Empyreal (PS5) | REVIEW | An Ambitious Indie Action RPG thegaminginferno.blogspot.com/2025/07/empy... #gaming #indiegames #indiedev #ARPG #ps5
neutral · AI labelView post →I judge this game based on its price, what it offers for a player like me and how much fun do I get from its gameplay loop. For me it's a surprinsing 8,5/10 but I want you to know, that this game fits my preferences very much. What I think are the main features of this game or things you will feel strongly about while playing: - Exploration is top notch. A lot of maps with myriads of nooks and crannies to discover, all with some degree of rewards so they are always worth checking out. - Loot…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Combat is not fun at all.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Half baked game play that borders on cheap at times. I am all for needing skill to complete things, but the game requires you to anticipate glitchy enemy behavior and abilities.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After playing this game for a couple hours today, I am somewhat of an expert. You're welcome. Good romp. Def worth under 10 dollars that is for sure. Some gear things can be a little obscure. Some npc conversation options are a hoot. Things I am dying for. 1. Double jump. It just needs this. 2. After a whiff spear attack you are just locked in place for a excruciating long time staring at the end of your weapon. why? (yes I know you can dodge out of this.) 3. When the blacksmith is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think the game is under-rated; while there are some things that can be improved, there are very few glitches/bugs, and nothing game breaking. I find it to be pretty fun overall, and there are challenges to work through that help push you towards trying different options. There is a demo for the game, give it a go. It's a bit more complicated than when you start the full game, since the devs wanted to show you all the cool stuff in the game, so you're not slowly adding abilities and getting…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really impressive piece of world building here, super Sci-Fi setting, very large in scope which must have been a challenge for the devs. The combat is hard, be warned this is a game only the most skilled will enjoy, timing, memory, its tough as old boots. The rewards as you play deeper are impressive. An excellent experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's #WishlistWednesday! Check out our Sci-Fi Fantasy Action RPG, Empyreal. You can play the demo now~ Extensive combat systems, every character in the game has their own questline with multiple endings, New Game+ with brand new features & lots more! store.steampowered.com/app/1377700/...
neutral · AI labelView post →We announced Empyreal this week, so here's a first look at the game for #screenshotsaturday ⚔️ It's a Sci-Fi Fantasy Action RPG coming 2025! 🙏 Available to wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/1377700/Em… And you can join our Discord 🙀 discord.gg/G3MgkYJNw #RPG #RPGgames #videogames
neutral · AI labelView post →So excited to finally show to the world the first peak for Empyreal, a game developed by the amazing and passionate team at Silent Games! It’s been an honour to work on the production of this trailer, and I can’t wait to show you more of what we have in store for Empyreal! youtu.be/QmwLrNNzKs8?...
neutral · AI labelView post →Empyreal by Silent Games was crowned Best Indie Game Made in The North at the Game Republic Awards last night. www.gamesindustry.biz/empyreal-nam...
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun combat, cool world building, confusing gear optimization I played Empyreal when the demo first became available and immediately wishlisted it because the combat was already so much fun. It feels satisfying and challenging but without being as punishing as a souls-like. I'm relaly enjoying both mace/shield and the glaive. I'm struggling with the cannon but that can potentially be a lot of fun too. The game doesn't have a real campaign but basically sends you right away into maps…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I usually do not post a review early. I finish the game first and reflect on it, but thought I would give a thumbs up for this little gem! It's an RPG, not a souls-like, and that's a good thing. But like souls-games, it does not hold your hand, maybe you could call it old-school RPG in that sense. I personally do not like that aspect of games as I hate missing on stuff. There are tips in the quest log, that alludes to what you might want to do and that's all you get. It's PoE like in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was very vocally critical of this game when it first came out. My biggest problem was that there were only 3 weapons and that feels limited. I stand by that statement, because more weapons types would be awesome. But I decided to give it a real try with this latest sale, and to be honest, I see the vision. The combat is FUN and fluid, albeit somewhat janky. But like, it's a GOOD jank. I think the misconception I had was that the devs were lazy. That's what I gathered from the limited amount…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Early still but really havin a good time. (EDIT: While still mostly accurate, block/parry have become more important and this has made combat flow a bit better. I think I was trying to force my playstyle on the game and there was a little friction because of it.) Combat is.. different? Not bad, just took some gettin used to. It sounds AMAZING and feels meaty. I thought it was going to be a little more combo based with occasional skills. Not the case. You chain skills together (on pretty…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game is very fun, tried the demo out before launch to see what it was about and I loved it. From the character creation to the combat, it's very addicting. The skills add a layer of depth ranging from evasive moves to parries allowing you to approach combat the way you want to. Would strongly recommend if you're a lover of ARPGs, especially if you are craving fun combat and cool build synergy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has something really special going on. The atmosphere and environments are great, but the combat is the real standout. It can be a little challenging, but once you figure out how it works, it’s super satisfying. I’d say it’s well worth your time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ooof sweet baby gaming huh why did the dei hire hit on me first dialogue, yuck. the other dei hire crippled in trauma in the corner. avg story and characters have personality, until you get to the slut and wonder why shes throwing herself at you, why is the bum who runs around and cleans up after you because you can't hold any of your consumables.. the "pick me." like get away from me you're gross. "im single" like who ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ cares. you either ask a man out or you stay single you don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →male body looks like a deformed dolphin.... attacks are very clunky.... bad design after bad design... hot garbage, refunded.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐ Rating: 8/10 "Empyreal delivers a gripping experience that immediately reminded me of Remnant: From the Ashes. It nails the atmosphere — bleak, mysterious, and immersive — and backs it up with tight, responsive combat and satisfying progression. The environments are beautifully desolate, and layered enough to pull you deeper the more you explore. That said, the biggest thing holding it back for me is the lack of co-op. The game feels like it’s meant to be played with a partner —…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Big thanks to @wearesecretmode.bsky.social & @empyrealgame.bsky.social in providing me with a code for Empyreal ! I'm excited to present it on launch day this May. Can't wait to share this awesome game with all of you! Wishlist and also try out the demo ! store.steampowered.com/app/1377700/...
neutral · AI labelView post →This is certainly a game. Is it a bad game? No, not really. Is it a good game? Also, no. I really, really wish that there was a "mixed" review option rather than just the recommend or not recommend. Overall, I will say that if you can pick this up on a steep discount and don't go in without overly high expectations, you can get some enjoyment out of it. The first few hours were actually pretty fun. Unfortunately, it doesn't remain so. On the positive side of things: it has nice looking…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played a couple missions and the game is kind of boring. Lacks anything to really catch your interest i mean fighting noises are non existent. Music is uninspiring to even keep playing. Looks cool but lacks any fun and will just be a grind fest.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What’s your favorite anime themed board or card game?? I can’t move around my house without running into a manga these days. Figure now is my chance to get my 9 year old more interested in gaming 😁 📸: Empyreal: Spells & Steam
neutral · AI labelView post →Really been enjoying this game, it offers fun combat, great maps and visual effects and sounds that make my ears buzz and tickle (in a good way). Like many other people have mentioned, this game is pretty tough, though mostly at the start, before you get any decent abilities or equipment and before you realise that grenades are insanely good. After the first 3 or 4 stages it's much more manageable, especially as you're constantly in the flow of getting new loot and abilities and tinkering with…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A interesting and decently sized game from a small team that takes a lot of good things from other games in the genre and packages them nicely together. The story is interesting and every run feels like you either see something you've not seen before or you get enough interesting loot to make the run worth it. Thanks for a fun action-adventure game Silent Games. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loving the game! The game can be difficult at first but it does get easier and more fun the more you play. The game has some amazing hidden secrets. You won't believe what you have to do for some of them. The devs are very helpful in their discord channel. You won't regret this purchase.
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