Deep Rock Galactic

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 380 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 313 out of 380
  2. Mixed: 45 out of 380
  3. Negative: 22 out of 380

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  1. Tritonio
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    Such a fun game to play with friends. One of the best I've played in the last decade probably. I don't know if it has anything to complain about!
  2. carbonic
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Fantastic value for the money. Polished. The developers are great and really listens to the community. Such fun Co-op.
  3. Bigbossbalrog
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Pretty damn good game. It's super fun. Very much worth buying if you are into coop games!
  4. carbondeity
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Most fun you'll have with a video game this year. Tons of customization (dwarf cosmetics, weapon mods, weapon skins, perks, drone mods, etc.) that is all earned simply by exploring and playing the game.

    The atmosphere is somehow incredibly tense but relaxed at the same time. The gunplay is spectacular and doesn't get old. All of the maps are procedurally generated and the assorted    Most fun you'll have with a video game this year. Tons of customization (dwarf cosmetics, weapon mods, weapon skins, perks, drone mods, etc.) that is all earned simply by exploring and playing the game.

    The atmosphere is somehow incredibly tense but relaxed at the same time. The gunplay is spectacular and doesn't get old.

    All of the maps are procedurally generated and the assorted map modifiers are randomly assigned ensuring you never play the same dungeon twice, giving DRG insane replayability.

    More content and fun than ANY $60 AAA game for half the price.

    Don't sleep on this!    … Expand
  5. ComradeWinston
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    A gem among so many games either lacking or demanding your wallet open on a regular basis. Where a game like Vermintide meanders in its bugs, being a poorly balanced, and charging for every new pixel added to the game Deep Rock Galactic is nothing but charitable in its quality and content.

    The aesthetic is simple and endearing but not childish. I'd even bet it prevents people from being    A gem among so many games either lacking or demanding your wallet open on a regular basis. Where a game like Vermintide meanders in its bugs, being a poorly balanced, and charging for every new pixel added to the game Deep Rock Galactic is nothing but charitable in its quality and content.

    The aesthetic is simple and endearing but not childish. I'd even bet it prevents people from being **** because only a few rare tryhards seem to be floating around. Given how inescapably important it is to work together, it's hard to blame anyone unless they run off and die.    … Expand
  6. nJoe
    May 13, 2020
    10
    This is an awesome co-op experience, but also one that can also be played solo due to the excellent implementation of a companion mining/weapons platform bot.

    I could write an essay about the immersion, the rich characters, the customization options, the various types of missions and the mostly great community. Due to the great depth (...) of various loadouts, procedurally generated    This is an awesome co-op experience, but also one that can also be played solo due to the excellent implementation of a companion mining/weapons platform bot.

    I could write an essay about the immersion, the rich characters, the customization options, the various types of missions and the mostly great community. Due to the great depth (...) of various loadouts, procedurally generated maps, the four playable classes, and you-name-it, the game is incredibly replayable.

    It will take a bit to get used to different classes, and sometimes you're bound to mess up and not perform your tasks according to others' expectations. When this happened to me, people were usually nice about it and helped me along. However, once you learn your class(es), the game becomes increasingly rewarding. It's an absolute blast playing in a well-organized group.

    Also, the devs are fantastic! I purchased the game in early access and it was a pleasure seeing it develop over time. Because of this I have no doubt the game will continue to be actively supported and tweaked down the line.

    Way to go, Ghost Ship Games. I hope you're celebrating with a round of Tuborgs (or Carlsbergs etc) tonight! :)    … Expand
  7. Boras
    May 20, 2020
    10
    L4D2 + Minecraft + Helldivers + Dwarves
    I love this game there are all the ingredients to be one of my favourite
  8. carnivorCactae
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Best coop-game I played since release!

    Teamwork is key, no mission is the same, even kind of scary sometimes. Missions never get boring, you never know what awaits you past the next corner or behind that rock. Doesn't need a mindboggling and stupidly insane rig to run, doens't need much hdd-space, and still looks breathtaking. With super-short loading-times, too! Oh, and    Best coop-game I played since release!

    Teamwork is key, no mission is the same, even kind of scary sometimes.

    Missions never get boring, you never know what awaits you past the next corner or behind that rock.

    Doesn't need a mindboggling and stupidly insane rig to run, doens't need much hdd-space, and still looks breathtaking. With super-short loading-times, too!

    Oh, and besides collecting ressources for your weapon-upgrades, you also collect ingredients for various beers that will provide various buffs on your missions.

    So, drink up and ROCK and STONE!    … Expand
  9. HolyMane
    Oct 14, 2020
    10
    By yourself this game already offer some great value for your buck, how ever it also sports the best co-op gameplay out there bar none!!

    Call some friends and go nuts!!
  10. Deadheadbill
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    The game really shines with a full team of 4 dwarves. The classes complement each other better than any recent game of it's type. Having said that, it is also very fun as a single player game. I have over 50 solo missions as sometimes I just don't want to be bothered with teamates. Great game. Highly recommended.
  11. DEADP00L
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing co-op game. Great missions, Fun combat, and interesting upgrades. This game is kind of a hidden gem, and more gamers need to know it exists!
  12. AdamM88
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    A truly amazing game by an indie studio that delivers more than all AAA studios. ROCK AND STONE, brothers!
  13. RafaCaldas
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    This is the best multiplayer game I have ever played in my life, the feeling of exploration and cooperation is highly immersive, the developer is to be congratulate!!
  14. CzarSquid
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    I've played this game for at least one minute and its the best game ever made
  15. Oddkeep
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I have been playing this game a long time before release. The devs are fantastic! What you dream about when you think of the kind of people you want updating your game.

    Constant meaningful updates to a game that is already fun, smooth and constantly giving you a reason to dive back in. Always easy to find a group of people and even if you don't use a mic...no big deal. The game makes it    I have been playing this game a long time before release. The devs are fantastic! What you dream about when you think of the kind of people you want updating your game.

    Constant meaningful updates to a game that is already fun, smooth and constantly giving you a reason to dive back in. Always easy to find a group of people and even if you don't use a mic...no big deal. The game makes it so easy to work as a unit with people you don't even know.

    What a great game!    … Expand
  16. inkling_girl
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game is extremely fun. Can be played both solo or co-op. I personally play solo more because I sometimes prefer playing games alone. However even if you decide to play with strangers the community is very helpful and nice. This game has the best community, hands down. The developers too are amazing, they are active with their community and they really listen. I highly recommend this game.
  17. AudioRemedy
    Sep 18, 2022
    10
    Awesome community, great gameplay, hilarious writing, solid servers, and loyal, active dev. What more do you want?

    FOR KARL!!!
  18. sersimovi
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    180 hours on steam since last year. It's simply one of my favorite 4 player co-op. The community is probably among the most friendly and least toxic you'll find in any other game. R&S brothers.
  19. Evseev
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    Высокая реиграбельность, приятный игровой процесс
  20. OmegaGiven
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Great gameplay loop. after 40 hours I am promoted on all classes and nothing left but fun cosmetic. I dont play much anymore but still was and is a solid play to do with friends.
  21. wagllgaw
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    A wonderful co-op experience. This game really allows for friends to quickly hop in and play rounds without having to worry. If you're group doesn't have the commitment level for a full MMORPG, this will be the perfect experience where everyone consistently has fun.
  22. AlwaysTryHard
    May 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best coop games I've ever played.
    My favorite thing about the game is the randomly generated maps. Every encounter with the aliens ( there are a lot ) are different.
    Good physics. Amazing gunplay. Perks, upgrades for the four dwarf classes. Great experience with friends.
    Lots of things to look forward.
  23. Alex530
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best multiplayer game I played.
    Feeling of exploration and cooperation is highly well done
    Hope this game will have cross platforms some day :)
  24. gordon9x
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Holy hell this is the best game i ever played since Left 4 Dead 2. Also the community is really good too.
  25. frostman233
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Really didn't know anything about this game when I bought it and I am very happy that I did (prolly 60+ hrs. in writing this review).

    The Devs. seem to focus on player fun, first and foremost. This is such a huge breath of fresh air with so many developers trying to figure out how to force players to login daily for analytic reasons. This is one of the first games I have played in a    Really didn't know anything about this game when I bought it and I am very happy that I did (prolly 60+ hrs. in writing this review).

    The Devs. seem to focus on player fun, first and foremost. This is such a huge breath of fresh air with so many developers trying to figure out how to force players to login daily for analytic reasons. This is one of the first games I have played in a long time where I am not constantly concerned with what I am going to unlock because the game play is that much fun.

    Each match feels almost totally different, due to the great cave generation, and the matchmaking has been great for me so far.

    It's the type of game that you can play for potentially 20 minutes or as long as you like. The game has an extremely addicting game play loop.

    All in all, very happy w. the purchase.    … Expand
  26. Ryooku
    May 14, 2020
    10
    The game that redefined what I love about coop games like Left 4 Dead or Vermintide.
    Years of development where devs delivered what was promised and added a lot of community requests.
    It's a blast to play with friends and surprisingly fun even with randoms across the world. Game is intense, not repetitive and community is just bunch of gorgeous dwarves. Still have hope to meet Karl    The game that redefined what I love about coop games like Left 4 Dead or Vermintide.
    Years of development where devs delivered what was promised and added a lot of community requests.
    It's a blast to play with friends and surprisingly fun even with randoms across the world.
    Game is intense, not repetitive and community is just bunch of gorgeous dwarves.

    Still have hope to meet Karl who dig 10k nitra without using his pickaxe

    Rock and Stone!    … Expand
  27. VasqueZ34
    May 15, 2020
    10
    The game is excellent, Incredible for those who love coop game and mining game.
  28. thatkool
    May 17, 2020
    10
    One of the funniest and epic 4 player co-op shooters ever. They brought back the good ol' left for dead vibes but made this their own. A fantastic game solo or coop with loads of replay value.
  29. Brein
    May 21, 2020
    10
    I subscribed now on metacritic to write this review because this is one of the best games I've been playing and enjoying in recent years.

    RDG is a cooperative (up to 4 players) horde shooter, a mix of games like left 4 dead for the horde mechanic and drop in drop out system, minecraft because of course you have to mine and looter shooters because there is loot although it's mainly    I subscribed now on metacritic to write this review because this is one of the best games I've been playing and enjoying in recent years.

    RDG is a cooperative (up to 4 players) horde shooter, a mix of games like left 4 dead for the horde mechanic and drop in drop out system, minecraft because of course you have to mine and looter shooters because there is loot although it's mainly cosmetics.
    You get sent with a drilling pod in the caves under the surface of a rocky planet to do a different mission everytime.
    The caves are randomly generated and there are about 10 different mission types and a dozen different biomes each one with it's different challenges.

    There are 4 classes, each one with its pros and cons, they work well when mixed together
    Gunner: heavy damage and can place ziplines
    Driller: can dig tunnels very easily
    Scout: has a hook and can run around the map like spider-man
    Engineer: heavy area damage and very good utils

    Pro aspects of this game:
    * It doesn't require much commitment to play, once you reach level 25 with a class you have unlocked 90% of the stuff other players have, the rest is just cosmetic and mods that can change the behavior of your class. Also a mission lasts up to 30 min

    * It feels too easy or too hard? just crank up/down the difficulty level.

    * there's a bar where you can hang out with your mates before being sent to the next mission

    * you can press V everytime something cool happens

    * no microtransactions (there might be paid dlc in the future)

    * Rock AND Stone brothers!    … Expand
  30. ark_yeet
    May 21, 2020
    10
    I have over 100 hours and I'm slowly convincing all my friends to buy it.
    Perfectly paced co-op gameplay with a great community that will drop in and help on any mission, and a progression system that seems to continue infinitely, not to mention the rock-solid mechanics and shooting with a variety of interesting weapons.
    A must-have for any team-based shooter fan, or anyone looking to    I have over 100 hours and I'm slowly convincing all my friends to buy it.
    Perfectly paced co-op gameplay with a great community that will drop in and help on any mission, and a progression system that seems to continue infinitely, not to mention the rock-solid mechanics and shooting with a variety of interesting weapons.

    A must-have for any team-based shooter fan, or anyone looking to have a good time with the dwarves.
    Crack open a cold one with the boys, it's time to ROCK AND STONE!    … Expand
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Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. KeenGamer
    Oct 19, 2020
    95
    In the gaming industry today, the multiplayer looter genre is by no means niche. But even with all the money thrown into these projects, most end up being mediocre due to unrealistic scope. Deep Rock Galactic by Ghost Ship Games manages to break the mold by creating a memorable experience in atmosphere, gameplay and cooperation. There are some limitations throughout, namely when it comes to story and graphics, but I never found these to hurt the immersion. The gameplay is addictively deep, while procedural generation and extensive loot keep me coming back for more. If you and your friends are fans of the multiplayer looter genre, or just love dwarves and space mining, you need not look any further than Deep Rock Galactic for your next gaming adventure.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 24, 2020
    100
    Finally, a non-traditional co-op multiplayer game with very intense atmosphere. Original, dark and bearded, it is Deep Rock Galactic. No need to dig deeper. [Issue#304]
  3. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jul 2, 2020
    90
    With gorgeous visuals, pleasing soundscapes, extensive customization options, and plenty of gameplay variety, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Deep Rock Galactic.
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