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Sunset Overdrive
Developer Insomniac Games, Blind Squirrel Games
Sunset Overdrive is a 2014 action-adventure video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Microsoft Studios. It is set in a fictional metropolis called Sunset City, where the company FizzCo has launched a new energy drink which has turned the people who drank it into mutants known as Overcharge Drinkers. The player controls an employee of FizzCo, who gets trapped in Sunset City when it is quarantined, and… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
449 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
234 positive · 40 negative
95% range 81–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 234 | 40 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 58 | 7 | 61 |
| Lemmy * | 6 | 2 | 22 |
| Mastodon * | 5 | 0 | 14 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
7,503 of 8,441 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
85% recommend · 217 yes, 38 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 255 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (13,101 of 14,545 positive).
Players praise the game's fast-paced traversal and chaotic combat. [1][2][3] Many note the game is underrated and deserves more attention. [4][5][6] Several reviewers report game-breaking bugs on PC, especially corrupted saves. [7][8][9]
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- [7]
Ran into 3 gamebreaking bugs within 40 minutes of play, including being unable to fire and a hard crash when trying to save. Oh, and the game claimed a corrupted save on first run. I'm sorry man, but I don't care how good this game is. It's 8 years old, this should be sorted out by now.
- [14]
I bought this game by mistake. I meant to get Hi-Fi Rush, which I'd heard was very good. Excellent mistake to make. This game is bonkers, but SUCH a nice surprise. Bizarre weapons, zany characters, a whole city to just go nuts in and smash things. It keeps going in increasingly off-the-wall-directions you can't possibly see coming. A shame it didn't do better because it is a HILARIOUS rush of adrenaline.
- [2]
Sunset Overdrive is proof that a game can age without actually getting old. It does'nt feel old at all I finished in aroung 27 hours and this game felt amazing The movement alone carries the game. Grinding on rails, bouncing around the map, sliding on wires while blowing up mutants with the most unhinged weapons possible never stops being fun. The game basically tells you “the floor is lava” and suddenly traversal …
- [4]
Sunset Overdrive was a real breath of fresh air. Fun, irreverent, and packed with collectibles and minigames, it’s a genuinely enjoyable experience from start to finish. It’s the kind of game that deserved far more attention and a much wider audience than it actually got. It’s definitely not a game you play for the story, but that’s not the point: the strength of Sunset Overdrive lies in its very dynamic, fast-paced …
- [1]
You know that thing that you did as a kid where you imagined a figure running across buildings doing parkour during long car rides? Imagine that... but as a game.
Summarised from 34 of the 409 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
Players who liked Sunset Overdrive talk about movement system is addictive and fun; those who didn't talk about pC port has frequent crashes and corrupted saves. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Sunset Overdrive received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. The game's tone was praised by reviewers. Daniel Bischoff from Game Revolution praised the game's comedic elements describing them as "contemporary". He added that the game is one of the rare few that made him laugh while playing. Sam Prell from Joystiq appreciated the humor, and thought that its quality was boosted by the performance of the voice-actors. His opinion was echoed by Peter Brown from GameSpot, who found the voice acting in the game entertaining and believable. However, Prell considered some humorous moments "hit-or-miss". Andrew Reiner from Game Informer…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 449 · most liked firstArt Commission of my OC Character: Cyberpunk Jazz The Hedgehog by @qqqewie.bsky.social Jazz Maximoff is a Demon Hedgehog Speedster with the Conduit ability to manipulate Electricity & Digital Video. Inspired by the Video Game series inFAMOUS, Sunset Overdrive, & my pet Hedgehog Jazz 🦔💙⚡ #OC #Art
neutral · AI labelView post →September 14 1999, Hot Wheels Turbo Racing debuted on the N64 in the Americas! Game designer Chris Novak would move on to a fairly prolific games career; he designed for Project Gotham Racing, Crackdown, Sunset Overdrive and more...before becoming Xbox's Head of Research and Design until 2022!
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #9. This week’s interesting bits and pieces in Steam Deck / Linux and general gaming that I have found is a *lighter* version. Just a small handful of things I found and wanted to share here. So don't judge me too harshly! As is now tradition (signed in blood) each time I swear this will become a weekly event, it is only a handful of days between it and the next! So as always, this is just the bits and pieces of news I’ve spotted that made me smile, or made me…
neutral · AI labelView post →Sunset Overdrive is $3.99 on Steam buff.ly/Pb0ChIz also on Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →What open-world games on Steam have satisfying movement, like Arkham Knight or Spider-Man?. I want to grapple, glide, wall run, etc around a big open world. What are some games you think are fun for that? I picked up Sunset Overdrive on a sale, and the rail grinding is fine I guess, but it's just not clicking with me.
neutral · AI labelView post →Steam Deck / Gaming News #9. This week’s interesting bits and pieces in Steam Deck / Linux and general gaming that I have found is a *lighter* version. Just a small handful of things I found and wanted to share here. So don't judge me too harshly! As is now tradition (signed in blood) each time I swear this will become a weekly event, it is only a handful of days between it and the next! So as always, this is just the bits and pieces of news I’ve spotted that made me smile, or made me…
neutral · AI labelView post →Insomniac made a good game and it was called Sunset Overdrive and nobody bought it.
positive · AI labelView post →Insomniac Games Reportedly Made Only $567 on Sunset Overdrive.
neutral · AI labelView post →Sunset Overdrive is $4.99 on Steam buff.ly/OyqJTLX Deluxe $7.49 Xbox buff.ly/2NeooFk also on Game Pass Premium
neutral · AI labelView post →You will like our indie game if you enjoyed: - Paperboy N64 - Crazy Taxi - Jet Set Radio - Sunset Overdrive Wishlist on steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3241560/... #gamedev #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →I bought this game by mistake. I meant to get Hi-Fi Rush, which I'd heard was very good. Excellent mistake to make. This game is bonkers, but SUCH a nice surprise. Bizarre weapons, zany characters, a whole city to just go nuts in and smash things. It keeps going in increasingly off-the-wall-directions you can't possibly see coming. A shame it didn't do better because it is a HILARIOUS rush of adrenaline.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What are some 3D platformer/3rd person shooter hybrids aside from the Ratchet and Jak series?. Copied from a Reddit post: Platformer/3rd Person Shooter Hybrids So I want to discuss about platformer shooter hybrids, and the questions I have about it. Why aren't there more of these? Ratchet & Clank is the quintessential Platformer/Shooter hybrid (as well as the *Jak and Daxter*/*Jak* games after the first one), but how come there aren't more games like it? Here are a few guesses: RAC…
neutral · AI labelView post →don't sleep on this one, can't beat it for 5 bucks. Insomniac at its finest, as usual
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You will like our indie game if you enjoyed🐈: - Sunset Overdrive - Devil May Cry - Lollipop chainsaw - DOOM #indiegame #GoriGame #GameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →List of 3rd person shooter-3D platformer hybrids I know of (and looking for more). **Brief overview:** This particular hybrid genre is quite rare to find and very enjoyable for me. I think it can largely be credited to *Ratchet & Clank* for trendsetting and inspiring all the rest (even *Jak 2* had used some of *Ratchet*'s code after *Jak and Daxter [1]: The Precursor Legacy* didnt have any weapons). There are some older games that might have inspired *Ratchet & Clank*, such as *Blasto*, which…
neutral · AI labelView post →Sunset Overdrive is $4.99 on XBL buff.ly/4iCad28 (Steam) $5.99 WinGameStore buff.ly/4glzyvc also on Game Pass Standard
neutral · AI labelView post →It's still October 28th in the US soooo.... Happy 10th Anniversary Sunset Overdrive! It's now a retro game!
neutral · AI labelView post →Those companies are usually being closed down optionally by their owning corporations, they aren't going out of business. Sunset Overdrive's company was shuttered despite their success, for example. If we're also going by games 20 to 30 years ago, $50 was the whole game, without stuff being chopped out for day one DLC, or micro transactions, or battle passes. If we're upping the price - do we need monthly $30 battle passes? Do we need $20 micro transactions? When these games are pulling so…
neutral · AI labelView post →Xbox Game Studios | Steam Humble Bundle is now available. Broken Age Sunset Overdrive Quantum Break Battletoads Ori and the Will of the Wisps Wasteland 3 Age of Empires: Definitive Edition As Dusk Falls Great selection for $10. www.humblebundle.com/games/xbox-g...
neutral · AI labelView post →A super-hero game from Insomniac Games with immersive movement and tight combat system, without mandatory Mary Jane missions.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know that thing that you did as a kid where you imagined a figure running across buildings doing parkour during long car rides? Imagine that... but as a game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got my first taste of Modern Xbox.. The last time I touched Xbox was with the 360, and only because I needed to test used games to sell on eBay. But I've wanted to try out modern Xbox to see if things like GamePass and what exclusives they do have is worth it. Especially since on the used market, Xbox One games can be cheaper than PS4 games. With the loose justification of buying Conkers Bad Fur Day as my target price I bought Rare Replay and a Xbox One. --- Console Hardware --- The Xbox I…
neutral · AI labelView post →So the Darkspawn in Dragon Age The Veilgaurd got a new look and while I've been playing I was thinking what do they remind me of... And it clicked! They remind me of the enemies from Sunset Overdrive with all those bright orange boils 😆 As a side note, Sunset Overdrive was a really fun game
positive · AI labelView post →Our indie game: Made for Sunset Overdrive fans and cats! Did we find you? #indiegame #gamedev @insomniac.games
neutral · AI labelView post →Our game feels like if DMC and Tony Hawk had a cute Sunset Overdrive baby, or what do you think? #Indiedev #GoriGame #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →[Game Bundle] Xbox Games Studio Bundle. cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/29393583 > $5: > > | Game Name | Steam Link | > |--------------------------|-------------| > | Sunset Overdrive | https://store.steampowered.com/app/847370/Sunset_Overdrive| > | Battletoads |https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244950/Battletoads | > | Broken Age |https://store.steampowered.com/app/232790/Broken_Age | > > $10: All above, plus: > > | Game Name | Steam Link | >…
neutral · AI labelView post →Relive - or play for the first time - the rich innovation & creativity of Xbox Games Studios (@xbox.com) in this charity Xbox Game Studios Humble Bundle for Gameheads, packed with 8 classics spanning multiple decades! Grab iconic games like Sunset Overdrive & Wasteland 3. Bundle goes on sale 5/9/25.
neutral · AI labelView post →I initially played this game back on the Xbox One forever ago, then I got it on Steam back in 2019 and played through it again. THEN I remembered this game here in 2026 and immediately went back for round 3, this time 100%ing it. I can't say I've played through many games 3 times, so that's a testament to the love I have for it. This game is just overflowing with creativity, from the much more upbeat take on a "zombie" apocalypse, to the charming characters around every corner. The dialogue is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ran into 3 gamebreaking bugs within 40 minutes of play, including being unable to fire and a hard crash when trying to save. Oh, and the game claimed a corrupted save on first run. I'm sorry man, but I don't care how good this game is. It's 8 years old, this should be sorted out by now.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't think any Xbox game would benefit more from a PlayStation port more than Sunset Overdrive. Emphasize that it's from the Spider-Man devs, treat it like a new release, and that could turn it into a big IP for Insomniac.
positive · AI labelView post →If I had a nickel for every punk-themed, genre-blending video game published by Microsoft that was criminally denied a sequel, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive is proof that a game can age without actually getting old. It does'nt feel old at all I finished in aroung 27 hours and this game felt amazing The movement alone carries the game. Grinding on rails, bouncing around the map, sliding on wires while blowing up mutants with the most unhinged weapons possible never stops being fun. The game basically tells you “the floor is lava” and suddenly traversal becomes better than most modern games. Combat is chaotic in the best way, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun game that feels like mash up of Tony Hawk meets Left 4 Dead, but is ultimately unplayable since the game constantly crashes, black screens, permanently loses weapons and UI, and corrupts all progress. How to fix: 1. disable steam cloud in game properties, keep it disabled 2. delete file contents of C:\\Users\\<YourUserProfile>\\AppData\\Local\\Sunset\\Saves\\<YourUserId>\\steam_autocloud.vdf, save and set to read only 3. download working savegame from speedrunners[.]com 4. delete or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah there's a reason there hasn't been much interested in Xbone emulation, almost everything worth emulating has gotten PC ports over the years or is also on PS3 which *does* have a good emulator. Maybe if Sunset Overdrive was still a console exclusive I'd bother, but I guess this is cool for some peeps.
neutral · AI labelView post →While it may have a few bugs (corrupted save file) and other minor issues at times, it's an incredibly unique and fun third person shooter. -Very fun gameplay and weapons -Perk system with whacky powers -Well crafted city/map that has plenty of distinct landmarks -Fun movement system that is like parkour on crack -Humorous and clever writing that you don't see in ANY games today (think Borderlands but without the cringe) -Lots of memorable characters -Tons of goofy clothing to customize…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: Unending coupons, returning bundles, and more - Neowin. Hogwarts Legacy – $35.99 on Epic Store PAYDAY 3 – $29.99 on Epic Store Forza Horizon 5 – $29.99 on Steam Remnant 2 – $29.99 on Epic Store God of War – $24.99 on Epic Store Immortals of Aveum – $23.99 on Epic Store NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... – $23.99 on Steam Dead Space – $23.99 on Epic Store A Plague Tale: Requiem – $22.49 on Epic Store Rust – $19.99 on Steam Marvel's Midnight Suns –…
neutral · AI labelView post →Crashes constantly, saves corrupt.... Support your product, please, developer. Fix this game. You are currently selling a defective product. Allocate a sprint and get someone to fix this thing. It's 1 freakin' bug around Steam Cloud Saves, and if you fixed it, you'd actually sell some copies of this game....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive feels like someone mixed an energy drink with a comic book and then pressed “start.” The city is chaotic, colorful, and completely allergic to boredom. You don’t really walk anywhere — you grind rails, bounce off cars, and fly across rooftops like a caffeinated superhero. The story doesn’t take itself seriously at all, constantly breaking the fourth wall and throwing jokes at you like confetti. Combat is loud, ridiculous, and honestly a blast. If you stand still, you’re…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is beautiful and super fun. But the pc port is trash. - Corrupted save file - Ransom crashes - Randomly asking me to play the same mission (from auto save slot) Damn, i want to play more!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundled VR and narrative ventures, Xbox PC hits, and more. Big Deals - Cyberpunk 2077 – $35.99 on Steam - Resident Evil 4 – $33.59 on Fanatical - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition – $29.99 on Steam - Grounded – $26.79 on Steam - The Expanse - A Telltale Series – $23.99 on Epic Store - Stray – $22.49 on Steam - EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 – $20.99 on Steam - Gloomhaven – $20.99 on Steam - Hi-Fi RUSH – $20.39 on GreenManGaming - Sea of Thieves 2023 Edition – $19.99 on…
neutral · AI labelView post →Playing Sunset Overdrive. My first thoughts are that if anyone finds a game over $500k again someone should steal this games whole design, minus the 2013 goofs.
positive · AI labelView post →What game have you played that no one knows about: I feel like people might know Sunset Overdrive but no one talks about it which is sad cuz that game goes so hard and deserves better
positive · AI labelView post →Sunset Overdrive feels like exactly the sort of game that should be a cult classic if it weren't so irritating.
negative · AI labelView post →Gameplay: The movement is addictive. You never just walk; you grind rails, bounce off cars, and wall-run while firing ridiculous weapons. Standing still = death. Visuals: A gorgeous, neon-soaked comic book come to life. The cel-shaded art style ages perfectly. Vibe: The story is refreshingly goofy. It constantly breaks the fourth wall, mocks standard video game tropes, and refuses to take itself seriously. It’s pure, chaotic fun that respects your time. 10/10 would bounce on a taxi again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not complaining or anything, more so using this comment to bounce off a point. I've gotten some pushback regarding my take on Sunset Overdrive and it's usually with a defense like this about how the game "doesn't care" and "that's the point" but it doesn’t really work for me as a defense ngl...
negative · AI labelView post →One of the best games I have played. The gameplay is so addicting. The writing is pretty good, so many 4th wall breaking jokes and what not and its pretty self aware of all the gaming tropes that were popular back when it was released. Some of it might not make much sense now, but still its really enjoyable. You can always count on Insomniac games to make some of the most wackiest weapons and boy does this game deliver on that front. There are so many things to collect and ♥♥♥♥ tons of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive was a real breath of fresh air. Fun, irreverent, and packed with collectibles and minigames, it’s a genuinely enjoyable experience from start to finish. It’s the kind of game that deserved far more attention and a much wider audience than it actually got. It’s definitely not a game you play for the story, but that’s not the point: the strength of Sunset Overdrive lies in its very dynamic, fast-paced gameplay, which is still incredibly fun today. Overall, it hasn’t aged badly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This feels like a coop game, yet is not, All that attitude for yourself feels wasted
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive is stupid and absurd and outrageous and fun. Seriously, why do I not recall any of the marketing of this game or when it came out? Maybe it's because this game felt like it was made by that kid who is talented but refused to work on their craft. It's like a really fun concept/first draft of a game but they called it good there instead of refining it. It could've been special. This open world of a playground game is so much fun. Basically, your feet can grind like a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive was made by Insomniac, who is not shut down. They are owned by Sony and still pumping out great games. Are you thinking Hi-Fi Rush and Tango Gameworks? If so, they've been sold off and are re-open too.
neutral · AI labelView post →What's a beloved game that did not click with you? - Dark Souls - Sunset Overdrive - Okami - Dragon Quest XI - Fire Emblem: Three Houses - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Gravity Rush 2 - Assassin’s Creed Odyssey - Harvest Moon: Animal Parade
neutral · AI labelView post →This is THE GAME. The Kind Stinky Gamers Play in Movies. Its Intense. The ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Music Keeps you Going just like Hotline Miami. Holy Traversal. Cheeky & Fourth Wall Breaking Humour like the Saints Row. NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN THIS GAME. 13/10. One of the Best Games I've ever played.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolute 10/10 game. Massively underrated. Has a corrupted file bug when you first launch it. Look at the community discussions for the fix. After applying the fix, you can play the game without any issues. I believe the servers have shutdown so there is no multiplayer challenges anymore.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Traversal so good YOU will never use the fast travel other than that, the pros: 1. Traversal like I said 2. Decent gameplay, the weapons are cool Alot more cons on this one: 1. Corny dialogue, can be cringy at times, it depends on your humor whether the jokes will get you or not 2. Collectibles are way WAY too many, they are also the games currency for buying character upgrades 3. Lack of enemy spawn rate, every now and then while traversing through the city a small horde will show up,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Forgot how fantastic Sunset Overdrive is. Definitely need to get through the whole game this time. 😅
positive · AI labelView post →My son was playing Sunset Overdrive the other day, and I had forgotten how cinematic it was. Very fun, very punk rock.
positive · AI labelView post →Verdict ✅ Recommended A fun, stylish, fast-paced open-world action game that is still worth trying. My history with the game I finished Sunset Overdrive on Steam in 7 hours. This was one of those games I wanted to play back when the Xbox One launched in 2014, but I did not own an Xbox One at the time. Now, in 2026, I finally got to experience it on PC. After all these years, I am glad I finally played it. Quick signals 💸 Value: ✅ Worth trying 🖥️ Requirements: ✅ Runs well…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is litterally my favourite game of all time, but play it on xbox, the PC version requires a CPU that runs at 3 GHz and will crash constantly if u dont have one that can run at that speed, if u do have a powerfull enough system then i HIGHLY reccomend it that being said its absolutely criminal we never got a sequel
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this on Xbox originally and maxed every gun and there were events at the time. It is an underappreciated game for sure. It mixes 3rd person action shooter gameplay with games like Rollerblade Trick and Skateboard trick games at the time. It was either ahead of its time or too late. It really is a fun slog and back when irreverant humor was not aimed at one group of people and writers and game creators were professional and not just hiring their friends. Also has a good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sunset Overdrive (X1) $4.99 via Xbox. ow.ly/sLhw50U7VyM Game Pass via Xbox. ow.ly/TJNj50U7VyC
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