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God of War Ragnarök
Developer Santa Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
God of War Ragnarök is a 2022 action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released worldwide on November 9, 2022, for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, marking the first cross-generation release in the God of War series, and was released for Windows on September 19, 2024. It is the ninth installment in the series, the tenth chronologically,… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
541 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
369 positive · 40 negative
95% range 87–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 369 | 40 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 21 | 0 | 75 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 30 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
20,130 of 22,445 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 234 yes, 25 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 259 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (45,160 of 50,786 positive).
Players widely praise the game as a masterpiece with an incredible story, emotional depth, and refined combat. [1][2][3][4] Some reviewers report technical issues, particularly VRAM memory leaks causing crashes on PC. [5][6] A few players express frustration over the PlayStation Network account requirement and Sony's data collection. [7][8]
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- [5]
This game is one of the best I've ever played without a doubt. The problem is there's a VRAM memory leak thatt has been in the game for years at this point and is never going to be fixed. It causes the game to crash every 1-2 hours and makes playing the free DLC they released called Valhala unplayable since it's fucntions like a roguelike. This causes crashes mid run where you lose your entire run and it's …
- [1]
WHAT A GAME!! I can't remember the last time I had this much fun playing a game. Gow Ragnarok is one of the best games I've ever played. From side quests to collectibles and a great story, you can't ask for better than what they've done. This is the kind of game where I can't find anything bad even if I look for it. Easy 10/10
- [2]
As a huge fan of the previous God of War, I had very high expectations for God of War Ragnarök, and it exceeded them. The game delivers an epic conclusion to the Norse saga with incredible storytelling, unforgettable characters, breathtaking visuals, fantastic music, and refined gameplay. The story is emotional, intense, and filled with powerful moments. It expands on the relationship between Kratos and Atreus while …
- [17]
To recommend or not recommend, that is the question >.> This game was a bit of a disappointment for me. Not because it is terrible per se. It’s just not as good as the last game. It still has the characters you love, the world and realms itself are beautifully done, interesting lore and the combat is entertaining. They have really stepped it up with the combat, giving you new weapons and characters to play around …
- [3]
First of all, I want to say this game is a masterpiece. It has easily entered my top five games of all time. I will evaluate it through pros and cons and give my final score at the end. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3649723084 ✅ Pros The story is incredible, at least for me. As a sequel, it is one of the two best ever made, and in terms of story, it takes the first place. The gameplay …
Summarised from 34 of the 377 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 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
90% of the 259 Steam reviewers we collected recommend God of War Ragnarök. The complaint that keeps coming up: vRAM memory leak causes crashes every 1-2 hours. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
God of War Ragnarök on PS5 received "universal acclaim" from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic, garnering a score of 94/100. This ties it with both the original 2005 installment and the 2018 installment for the highest Metacritic score in the series. Writing for IGN, Simon Cardy said that Ragnarök provided fresh interpretations of well-known Norse mythological characters, and the actors gave them a unique take that was different from their popular MCU counterparts. Tamoor Hussain of GameSpot opined that out of all the many different takes on Norse mythology, Ragnarök's is "easily one of the most memorable", as it takes the mythology, deconstructs it, and rebuilds it…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 541 · most liked firstAmazing game but please bring the new god of war laufey game and the trilogy remake to pc. Its a huge mistake backing away from pc. I am not buying a ps5 for one game series, and while others might I know I'm not the only one. Your exclusives sales are only lacking cause 1. The economy sucks right now and 2. You don't release them at the same time, you release them on pc a year later at full price so people already know if its good or not from the ps players and have already decided if they're…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Someone made a mod to bypass the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök, and it works.
neutral · AI labelView post →'God of War Ragnarök' released 2 years ago today 🪓
neutral · AI labelView post →The mod who bypass' the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök got removed on Nexus Mods. [Nexus Mods link](https://www.nexusmods.com/godofwarragnarok/mods/22?tab=description)
neutral · AI labelView post →Someone made a mod to bypass the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök, and it works.
neutral · AI labelView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for January includes: ❄️ God of War Ragnarök 💴 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name 🏜️ Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand 🤖 SD Gundam Battle Alliance 💜 Sayonara Wild Hearts …and more. The full lineup: play.st/42eVioH
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök Launches to ‘Mixed’ Steam User Reviews — With Most Complaining About the PlayStation Network Account Requirement.
neutral · AI labelView 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…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WHAT A GAME!! I can't remember the last time I had this much fun playing a game. Gow Ragnarok is one of the best games I've ever played. From side quests to collectibles and a great story, you can't ask for better than what they've done. This is the kind of game where I can't find anything bad even if I look for it. Easy 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nvidia has just released its latest driver (566.36) and it's the first to include the optional Nvidia app instead of GeForce Experience. It also includes Game Ready support for Indiana Jones and a fix for Forza Horizon 5 and God of War Ragnarök crashes www.theverge.com/e/24077996
neutral · AI labelView post →A Masterpiece They took everything that made the previous game great and built so much more on top of it, creating a truly magnificent work. Simply perfect. It stands as a continuation fully worthy of God of War's story and legacy. The graphics and gameplay are impressive, while the atmosphere and environmental design are equally striking. Gameplay & Mechanics The gameplay is largely similar to the previous game, but it introduces several welcome improvements. It is very engaging and fun…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every year I pick a game as my big AAA summer blockbuster and this year I've chosen God of War Ragnarök 💙 Figured why not since I'm doing a mini GOW marathon, & GOW2018 is one of my favorite games. I even know about some Ragnarök lore from Norse mythos & I'm curious to see how it compares 👀
positive · AI labelView post →Bought it for the god killing. Stayed for the parenting lessons. 10/10 would defy prophecy again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a huge fan of the previous God of War, I had very high expectations for God of War Ragnarök, and it exceeded them. The game delivers an epic conclusion to the Norse saga with incredible storytelling, unforgettable characters, breathtaking visuals, fantastic music, and refined gameplay. The story is emotional, intense, and filled with powerful moments. It expands on the relationship between Kratos and Atreus while exploring themes of destiny, family, sacrifice, and choice. The narrative…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last Five GOTYs: 2020: TLOU Part II 2021: Returnal 2022: God of War Ragnarök 2023: Spider-Man 2 2024: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök - back alley of Niðavellir
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök - PC Launch Trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →GOW Ragnarok is a game that's replayable enough to be completed twice for me personally, having last played it in 2022 on the PS5. But the main reason I played it a second time was to test how powerful handhelds or UMPC like my Steamdeck OLED and ROG Ally X at playing demanding High-end games like GOWR. I didn't expect the performance and graphics of GOWR, the sequel to GOW 2018, to be so much better. GG Gaben and Steam for the optimizations for handhelds or UMPC 💯
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The mod who bypass' the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök got removed on Nexus Mods. [Nexus Mods link](https://www.nexusmods.com/godofwarragnarok/mods/22?tab=description)
neutral · AI labelView post →Modders negate God of War Ragnarök PSN requirement after a brief review bombing. > God of War Ragnarök is an excellent game; most honest Steam reviews indicate as much. It was also voted "Most Wanted Game" by the Golden Joystick Awards two years before Sony released it as a PlayStation exclusive. Post-launch, it earned the most nominations and awards of any other title at DICE 2023, winning seven of its 12 nominations. However, it lost the DICE GotY to stiff competition from Elden Ring.
neutral · AI labelView post →First of all, I want to say this game is a masterpiece. It has easily entered my top five games of all time. I will evaluate it through pros and cons and give my final score at the end. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3649723084 ✅ Pros The story is incredible, at least for me. As a sequel, it is one of the two best ever made, and in terms of story, it takes the first place. The gameplay quality is extremely high. SPOILER ALERT: once you get the new spear, the gameplay…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've put about 5 and a half hours into God of War Ragnarök today, I'm blown away already. I sometimes find myself getting lost in the cutscenes, as if I'm watching a movie rather than playing a game. The writing is incredible, and I can only imagine that's going to pay off as I get further in!
positive · AI labelView post →This is one of the most touching stories I have experienced. Not just in a game, in general. While the gameplay is solid, combat feels good and exploration can be tedious, the narrative, the performances and the music together with visuals tell a beautiful tale of redemption, change, growth, choice... We all can be better and we must be better. For the sake of our children. I highly recommend this game to anyone who cares about narratives in videogames. Be mindful that it can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought this game for god slaying, instead I got parenting lessons 101. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Spending the day watching porn and by porn I mean playing God of War: Ragnarök. 🥵
positive · AI labelView post →[Game] God of War Ragnarök released and Steam Deck Verified. [SteamDeckHQ has also posted a first look, and praises how well the game runs.](https://steamdeckhq.com/news/god-of-war-ragnarok-fantastic-on-steam-deck/) The game unfortunately does require a PlayStation network account. The game has the same PlayStation overlay that's incompatible with Linux, but when playing on Steam Deck the overlay is automatically disabled. Desktop Linux players will need to use the `SteamDeck=1 %command%`…
neutral · AI labelView post →Just finished God of War: Ragnarök again, what an incredible game. 🥹🫶🏼
positive · AI labelView post →🎮 God of War Ragnarök 🛠️ old shots so I think PS5 | Camera RAW #Virtualphotography #VPRepost #VPRepost
neutral · AI labelView post →A big Majority of games that are over 100+ GB are rather confusing how they are that big with the lack of content and all the ongoing bugs that come with it, Not only did GOW Ragnarok have an INSANE amount of content, but they made such a beautiful game with incredible story telling and the craziest part? I didn't encounter a single bug once the whole game. Santa Monica you really went above and beyond making 2018 GOW and GOWR and you can see the passion they had making both games. Boy/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game #14 of 2025 God of War Ragnarök I can't believe I waited so long to play this. I didn't think it would live up to the first, and somehow it did. I loved every minute of it! The story was so gripping, I struggled to pull myself away from it. 9.8/10
positive · AI labelView post →This game is one of the best I've ever played without a doubt. The problem is there's a VRAM memory leak thatt has been in the game for years at this point and is never going to be fixed. It causes the game to crash every 1-2 hours and makes playing the free DLC they released called Valhala unplayable since it's fucntions like a roguelike. This causes crashes mid run where you lose your entire run and it's incredibly frustrating.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎮 God Of War Ragnarök 🛠️ PC | Shot with Otis | Reshade #Virtualphotography #VPRepost #VPSupport
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök (Steam) is $24 on Amazon amzn.to/4g6rlye #ad Deck verified
neutral · AI labelView post →As a player who have played both God Of War & God Of War Ragnarok, I strongly recommend to know the past of Kratos before starts with these two parts. In short, one of the iconic games I have played in my life and deserve 10/10 worthily
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To recommend or not recommend, that is the question >.> This game was a bit of a disappointment for me. Not because it is terrible per se. It’s just not as good as the last game. It still has the characters you love, the world and realms itself are beautifully done, interesting lore and the combat is entertaining. They have really stepped it up with the combat, giving you new weapons and characters to play around with. But compared to the last game, the story isn't keeping my interest and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →God of War Ragnarök (PS5) is $24.99 on Amazon Prime buff.ly/4inrnR6 #ad
neutral · AI labelView post →> successful project That is a very biased claim. It's like saying that the PS5 is the most successful gaming platform because God Of War: Ragnarök and Ghost Of Tsushima players prefer it over Xbox and PC.
neutral · AI labelView post →I beat this at launch on PS5 and it was an amazing experience. The PC version suffers from crashes that are likely due to a memory leak. Looking at the Steam forums it looks like many people have been experiencing these crashes for over a year. As far as I can tell there is no reliable fix. I think the developers should address this, or at the very least offer clear communication about how players can fix it themselves.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Quick Sum-Up In-depth analysis further down. No AI was used to write this review. 🟩 Pros 🟩 • Well-written, engaging plot, alongside a cast of memorable characters that have distinct identity, great acting, and solid development as events unfold. • Superb combat system: it has many build choices, abilities and mechanical diversity, on top of varied enemies and unique bosses. It balances player skill and optimized loadouts very well. • Rewarding exploration with tons of side areas, secret…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Video game publishers are starting to use "anti-DEI" as a marketing meme. CEO Marek Tyminski was present during the investor call, and later chimed in on Xitter to echo Hill's points and spread the word to CI Games's audience of (in Hill's phrase) "core and adjacent" players. In that tweet, he gives a clunky #shoutout to 2023's Lords Of The Fallen - a huge success for CI that has been savaged for its extensive launch bugs, and which is now being positioned for a "2.0" redemption. In…
neutral · AI labelView post →Amazing game. The continuation of our journey through Norse mythology, the combat is so smooth and the map design is very well thought out. Nothing feels like filler or that it was added just to fill the gap. In this game, you can appreciate Krato's grow, not only as a father but also as a person and see what Atreus wants to become. The ending of the game and the DLC is both epic and heartwarming. I hope i can throw hands with Ra in the future Santa Monica.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →God of War Ragnarök (PC, own camera tools, Reshade)
neutral · AI labelView post →Imagine hating me and I’m just home crying over the ending of God of War: Ragnarök. 😔
positive · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök (PC, own camera tools, Reshade)
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War: Ragnarök #VirtualPhotography #GodofWar
neutral · AI labelView post →WTF Sony you belligerent stuck up arrogant c*~!s. The game is fine, it's a good game, can be a challenge but really good fun, in-depth story and if you really want to set it to story mode you can enjoy a gentle stroll through the game without breaking much of a sweat. In depth characters, great story, mapping and scenery, everything about the game is good for the 15 hours I've managed to play by this point. It totally deserves a thumbs up and a good review. Sony have decided that…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This instalment doesn't greatly differ compared to its previous release, which isn't a bad thing as God of War (2018) was incredibly solid. If you take the new weapon addition and the range of shields you can get into account, you'll find it massively adds to playstyle versatility. You also have plenty of great fights, a captivating storyline and bunch of quests to look forward to. As Sony will stop porting their games to PC by default (they'll of course selectively change their mind if it…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whoever thought the Atreus sections in this game are fine should be fired. I can't believe I had to sit through hours of fetching fruits while listening to awkward teen rom-com garbage followed by break the cup. Supposedly I got through the worst of it, but I can't turn this game on anymore without automatically replaying Ironwood in my head.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Loki will go… Atreus remains.” At that moment, my tears just wouldn’t stop. The story of Kratos and his son Atreus touched my heart so deeply. Kratos’ story had always been one of revenge — revenge against Ares for killing Kratos' family, revenge against the gods for his broken fate. But in 2018, Santa Monica completely changed the direction of the series, eight years after God of War III. They gave Kratos depth. Emotion. Humanity. They showed us a different side of him — and that struck me,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since I'm too tired to go really go into detail, I'm just gonna mindlessly ramble and fire off my thoughts for a bit. I liked God of War 2018. Loved the grounded father son dynamic. Loved the story, writing was great. Felt ehhhh about the combat until the last half of the game. Felt that the backtracking was terrible, but it's a cool game. Enemies are too health spongey. RPG systems are lame. I wanted more God of War 2018. Got Ragnarok. Played Ragnarok. Good game but gave me sour taste in my…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. It’s everything the first one was, but bigger and more polished. There's more variety in environments and enemies, more environmental puzzles, and a deeper cast of characters with excellent acting. Combat is more varied, fast-paced, and fluid. Top-tier graphics and a great soundtrack.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loved all 107 hours I spent on this game. By far one of the greatest releases of the decade. I know I am late to play this but a poor kid who finally got a big boy job and afforded my own devices bought my own game and finished it by myself, I'm sure many people would understand me. 100/10 game and would love to play the trilogy that's coming.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finished God of War Ragnarök, and now I need emotional recovery. This game did NOT come to play. It came to test my feelings. Combat? Clean. Brutal. Satisfying. Throwing the axe still feels illegal. The Blades are pure chaos. Boss fights actually made me sit up like I’m defending my thesis. Gná? The King of the Berserkers? I aged at least five years. And then there’s the story. Oh, the story. Kratos and Atreus really said, “Let’s explore generational trauma in 4K.” Their relationship feels…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →God of War Ragnarök (PC, own camera tools, Reshade)
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök released and Steam Deck Verified, needs a launch option for Desktop Linux.
neutral · AI labelView post →I thought I was going to play an expansion to God of War (2018), but it wasn’t like that at all. God of War Ragnarok is better than 2018 in almost every way, except for the story, which is still really good, but I personally prefer the 2018 story. They added one new weapon, and while the gameplay feels familiar, it still feels fresh and refined. The environments are top notch and absolutely stunning. My only real issue was with some sections where you play as Atreus. These parts are a bit…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I been playing games since 1987, i played thousands of games and i most say this and previous GoW game has been by miles the best games ever made.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →God of War Ragnarök. #VirtualPhotography #VPRepost #GodofWarRagnarök #VPSupport #ThePhotoMode #GodofWar
neutral · AI labelView post →God of War Ragnarök somehow managed to surpass my expectations. The story is incredible, with emotional moments, epic battles, and great character development from start to finish. The combat feels even better than the previous game, with more variety and satisfying gameplay. The visuals, music, and voice acting are all top notch. Every hour felt worth it, and I never got bored. It's easily one of the best action-adventure games I've played and a perfect sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is fantastic but I will say there are a few parts of the game that are an absolute drag and it probably takes 3-5 hours of a 60+ hour completionest adventure. I do also highly recommend getting the mod that gets the boy to shut up
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