Veterans have swallowed the steep learning curve entirely, with 419 out of 500 sampled players logging over 25 hours. Steam history reflects 77 percent positive reviews, backed by a 72 percent approval rating in post-release evaluations.
What it's about: Eternal Return est un mix unique entre MOBA/Battle Royale et Survie combinant stratégie, mécaniques et étonnants personnages. Choisissez un personnage et devenez un des 18 joueurs à rejoindre l'île de Lumia - en solo ou en équipe, à vous de démontrer votre force, talent et présence d'esprit.
In-game
« I wish they would put 1% of their revenu into marketing! The game is amazing but it need a popularity boost ASAP! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 1072 h played1« jeu recommandé car j'écrase tout le monde »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 77 h played11« well guys, it's been fun but EOS has upon us by the great Persona 5 collab. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 2 h played21« this game's name makes total sense, i stop playing for like 2 years then i come back to this game somehow still alive, i join a match, i dont know how to play anymore, i have a blast, i uninstall, and the loop continues to my eternal return »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 17 h played11« 90 hours in and I’m still like lowkey role-playing as a delivery service for better players. I loot, I gear up, I follow my team, and then someone I didn’t see deletes me in half a second. 10/10 I don't know how to play the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 215 h played1« Eternal Return community. I know you won't read this but have an special message to spread around to the community, Merry christmas and have an happy new year . <3 Also developer team, if possible, can we have steam achievemnts? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played11
« Tutoriel complètement repoussoir, faut recup des items c'est ultra mal expliqué. Encore une bouse asiatique de + »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 0 h played11« bro.... i cannot find a game to save my life. Sat in matchmaking for an hour on a sunday night at 6pm. Goodbye eternal return »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 45 h played211« I gotta give them access to my ID to play the game? »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 64 h played11« bring back Immortal Soul please it was unique and i loved the game, this game is just a copy of lol with the characters from the first game »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played11« The Server is no longer accessible wtf! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played1« Guys come play this game plssss. It might be hard, but it's super fun once you learn it. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1410 h played1
In players' words
« I wish they would put 1% of their revenu into marketing! The game is amazing but it need a popularity boost ASAP! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 1072 h played1« Tutoriel complètement repoussoir, faut recup des items c'est ultra mal expliqué. Encore une bouse asiatique de + »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 0 h played11« jeu recommandé car j'écrase tout le monde »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2024 · 77 h played11« bro.... i cannot find a game to save my life. Sat in matchmaking for an hour on a sunday night at 6pm. Goodbye eternal return »👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 45 h played211« well guys, it's been fun but EOS has upon us by the great Persona 5 collab. »👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 2 h played21« I gotta give them access to my ID to play the game? »👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 64 h played11« this game's name makes total sense, i stop playing for like 2 years then i come back to this game somehow still alive, i join a match, i dont know how to play anymore, i have a blast, i uninstall, and the loop continues to my eternal return »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 17 h played11« bring back Immortal Soul please it was unique and i loved the game, this game is just a copy of lol with the characters from the first game »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played11« 90 hours in and I’m still like lowkey role-playing as a delivery service for better players. I loot, I gear up, I follow my team, and then someone I didn’t see deletes me in half a second. 10/10 I don't know how to play the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jan 2026 · 215 h played1« The Server is no longer accessible wtf! »👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played1« Eternal Return community. I know you won't read this but have an special message to spread around to the community, Merry christmas and have an happy new year . <3 Also developer team, if possible, can we have steam achievemnts? »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played11« Guys come play this game plssss. It might be hard, but it's super fun once you learn it. »👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1410 h played1
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=67
Multiplayer
31 % pos · n=29
Content / longevity
88 % pos · n=17
Interface / UX
38 % pos · n=16
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=11
Performance
0 % pos · n=9
Value for money
43 % pos · n=7
Story / writing
80 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
67
55
3
9
Multiplayer
29
9
0
20
Content / longevity
17
15
0
2
Interface / UX
16
6
0
10
Graphics / art
11
9
1
1
Performance
9
0
0
9
Value for money
7
3
0
4
Story / writing
5
4
0
1
Audio / music
2
2
0
0
Stability / bugs
1
0
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 232 h on median; those who dislike it: 394 h.
<2h
36 % (n=14)
2-10h
45 % (n=29)
10-25h
79 % (n=38)
>25h
74 % (n=419)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+33 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
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Core mechanics deliver, anchored by 55 positive mentions out of 67 regarding gameplay.
Content depth satisfies the community, generating 15 positive mentions out of 17.
Visual presentation earns approval with 9 positive mentions out of 11.
World-building and narrative elements land well, totaling 4 positive mentions out of 5.
Weaknesses
Multiplayer infrastructure draws criticism, with 20 negative mentions out of 29.
Interface navigation frustrates users, registering 10 negative mentions out of 16.
Technical optimization falls flat, seeing all 9 mentions land in negative territory.
Who is it for?
Dedicated strategists and MOBA veterans willing to push past a brutal onboarding phase will find a deep tactical playground.
Is Eternal Return worth it in 2026?
Mostly yes, if its flaws don't put you off: 77% of 69,862 Steam reviews are positive (player score 72/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics deliver, anchored by. The game is free to play.
Verdict
Eternal Return rewards those who endure its matchmaking hurdles and interface friction with deeply engaging tactical loops. While newer players may stumble early on, the overarching experience keeps veterans hooked for dozens of hours.
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