The soundtrack of Transistor weaves through its dynamic combat, leaving players deeply immersed. Overall, the game enjoys a very positive standing on Steam, with 94 % of all reviews favorable, and most players spend between 10–25 hours—a period that sees 96 % of reviewers praising the experience.
In-game
« Un jeu magnifique tant sur le plan narratif, graphique ou au niveau du gameplay. La bande originale est également un plaisir à écouter. Un régal, qu'il faut absolument essayer ! »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Super, rapide et touchant (avec une BO magnifique) »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Que dire à part : Supergiant Games ? Tout est présent, ambiance unique, bo, gameplay... »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« c bo :blush: je sui red dingue ... hihi :^) »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« Il s'agit de mon premier jeu de chez Supergiant et il a été à la hauteur de la réputation de ce studio. L'histoire, l'ambiance, la patte graphique et aussi le gameplay tout est de qualité. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« Graphismes magnifiques, musique magnifique, histoire magnifique, gameplay magnifique, jeu magnifique! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Je n'ai pas du tout accroché, on est très loin de Torchlight 2 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Снотворное, меня натурально вырубает с этой игры. Может потом попробую снова и изменю свое мнение, но пока что вот так. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« design that doesnt get fun until the end of game. great vibe and sound though »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« I don't find the stop time and plan attacks combat system to be enjoyable. If you don't use it, the cooldowns are quite slow. I don't think this game can be accurately called an action RPG. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« I bought this game because I love Bastion. This game is not Bastion. I don't have any strong opinions of this game, I just never really enjoyed its combat. Other than that, it's just weird. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« La durée de vie est courte mais l'expérience est belle, autant le son que les graphisme sont superbe ! Les mécaniques sont agréable est la difficulté relativement ajustable. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
In players' words
« Un jeu magnifique tant sur le plan narratif, graphique ou au niveau du gameplay. La bande originale est également un plaisir à écouter. Un régal, qu'il faut absolument essayer ! »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played« Je n'ai pas du tout accroché, on est très loin de Torchlight 2 »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Super, rapide et touchant (avec une BO magnifique) »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played« Снотворное, меня натурально вырубает с этой игры. Может потом попробую снова и изменю свое мнение, но пока что вот так. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Que dire à part : Supergiant Games ? Tout est présent, ambiance unique, bo, gameplay... »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« design that doesnt get fun until the end of game. great vibe and sound though »👎 anonymous review · 5 h played« c bo :blush: je sui red dingue ... hihi :^) »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« I don't find the stop time and plan attacks combat system to be enjoyable. If you don't use it, the cooldowns are quite slow. I don't think this game can be accurately called an action RPG. »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Il s'agit de mon premier jeu de chez Supergiant et il a été à la hauteur de la réputation de ce studio. L'histoire, l'ambiance, la patte graphique et aussi le gameplay tout est de qualité. »👍 anonymous review · 14 h played« I bought this game because I love Bastion. This game is not Bastion. I don't have any strong opinions of this game, I just never really enjoyed its combat. Other than that, it's just weird. »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« Graphismes magnifiques, musique magnifique, histoire magnifique, gameplay magnifique, jeu magnifique! »👍 anonymous review · 5 h played« La durée de vie est courte mais l'expérience est belle, autant le son que les graphisme sont superbe ! Les mécaniques sont agréable est la difficulté relativement ajustable. »👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
75 % pos · n=110
Audio / music
96 % pos · n=82
Story / writing
78 % pos · n=72
Graphics / art
97 % pos · n=69
Content / longevity
94 % pos · n=16
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Value for money
40 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
110
82
8
20
Audio / music
82
79
0
3
Story / writing
72
56
7
9
Graphics / art
69
67
1
1
Content / longevity
16
15
1
0
Performance
7
3
1
3
Value for money
5
2
1
2
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Interface / UX
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 10 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.7 h.
<2h
56 % (n=36)
2-10h
87 % (n=217)
10-25h
96 % (n=199)
>25h
100 % (n=32)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 07, 2014 · All-time low: €2.51 (Aug 20, 2020)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
3,5 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 33 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,5 % of players.
Playtime: 199 reviews in the 10–25 h bucket, 96 % positive
Weaknesses
Performance: 3 positive, 3 negative, 1 mixed out of 7 mentions
Bugs: 0 positive, 2 negative out of 2 mentions
UI: 0 positive, 2 negative out of 2 mentions
Price: 2 positive, 2 negative, 1 mixed out of 5 mentions
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric shooters with rich soundtracks and narrative depth will find Transistor appealing, especially those who appreciate tactical combat and polished visuals.
Is Transistor worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 94% of 31,198 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Audio. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
Transistor stands out as a polished, audio‑driven action RPG that delivers a compelling story and crisp visuals. The main drawbacks—occasional performance hiccups and a handful of bugs—rarely affect the overall experience. It remains a highly recommended title for players seeking a short, engaging adventure.
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