A spellbinding narrative RPG where nearly every player stays invested long past the credits. Its world, characters, and music linger long after the last playthrough, pulling players back for dozens of hours despite the lack of multiplayer.
What it's about: Pyre est un RPG avec gestion d'équipe par les créateurs de Bastion et Transistor. Menez un groupe d'exilés vers la liberté en participant à une série de compétitions mystiques dans la Campagne, ou défiez un ami dans une épreuve rituelle frénétique en mode Versus.
In-game
« a once-in-a-generation wonder; there's truly nothing else like it and that will alienate people, but if you pick up what Supergiant is putting down then it'll live in your heart until your heart stops beating »👍 anonymous review · 21 h played1« AWESOME GAME AWESOME SOUNDTRACK this game is as good if not better than Hades and I loved Hades. »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1« Quand un visual novel et un jeu de sport se rencontre dans un univers Grim Dark Art Nouveau farfelue, sans oublier l'une des plus belles bandes originales à écouter, ça donne Pyre. Une expérience hors du commun. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Cool little game. Great art, great music, cool writing and replayability. »👍 anonymous review · 31 h played« Jeu genialissime, histoire genialissime, temps de jeu genialissime, gameplay paradoxal genialissime Supergiant met toujours la barre plus haute, mais continue à atteindre les étoiles /poésie »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played« Darren Korb is a legend, i love you Darren. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« L'histoire peut être sympa mais le gameplay est vraiment immonde »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« The gameplay felt easy once you 'get it', after that it became a visual novel with minigame in-between. When mixed together it kinda doesn't really mesh with each other and ruins the pacing of both. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Story, visuals and musics are perfect, except, the gameplay is not. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« For all intents and purposes this is an RPG I expected to thoroughly enjoy. But the characters fell flat for me and I simply didn't get into it. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Sadly this is the first Supergiant Games i dont link. Ofc you have the classic art design that i gorgeos but the gameplay is just a sportsgame with too much dialogues for nothing... »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Ce jeu m'a fait jouer au basket pendant des heures, alors que je peux pas blairer le basket, uniquement pour me faire continuer l'intrigue et l'histoire. Et la j'ai juste envie de jouer au basket, et de faire un calin à ce jeu »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
In players' words
« a once-in-a-generation wonder; there's truly nothing else like it and that will alienate people, but if you pick up what Supergiant is putting down then it'll live in your heart until your heart stops beating »👍 anonymous review · 21 h played1« L'histoire peut être sympa mais le gameplay est vraiment immonde »👎 anonymous review · 8 h played« AWESOME GAME AWESOME SOUNDTRACK this game is as good if not better than Hades and I loved Hades. »👍 anonymous review · 10 h played1« The gameplay felt easy once you 'get it', after that it became a visual novel with minigame in-between. When mixed together it kinda doesn't really mesh with each other and ruins the pacing of both. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Quand un visual novel et un jeu de sport se rencontre dans un univers Grim Dark Art Nouveau farfelue, sans oublier l'une des plus belles bandes originales à écouter, ça donne Pyre. Une expérience hors du commun. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Story, visuals and musics are perfect, except, the gameplay is not. »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Cool little game. Great art, great music, cool writing and replayability. »👍 anonymous review · 31 h played« For all intents and purposes this is an RPG I expected to thoroughly enjoy. But the characters fell flat for me and I simply didn't get into it. »👎 anonymous review · 3 h played« Jeu genialissime, histoire genialissime, temps de jeu genialissime, gameplay paradoxal genialissime Supergiant met toujours la barre plus haute, mais continue à atteindre les étoiles /poésie »👍 anonymous review · 33 h played« Sadly this is the first Supergiant Games i dont link. Ofc you have the classic art design that i gorgeos but the gameplay is just a sportsgame with too much dialogues for nothing... »👎 anonymous review · 15 h played« Darren Korb is a legend, i love you Darren. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Ce jeu m'a fait jouer au basket pendant des heures, alors que je peux pas blairer le basket, uniquement pour me faire continuer l'intrigue et l'histoire. Et la j'ai juste envie de jouer au basket, et de faire un calin à ce jeu »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
77 % pos · n=132
Story / writing
89 % pos · n=129
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=68
Audio / music
98 % pos · n=48
Interface / UX
10 % pos · n=10
Content / longevity
75 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
132
101
11
20
Story / writing
129
115
4
10
Graphics / art
68
68
0
0
Audio / music
48
47
0
1
Interface / UX
10
1
0
9
Content / longevity
4
3
0
1
Value for money
3
3
0
0
Multiplayer
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 6.7 h.
<2h
28 % (n=25)
2-10h
76 % (n=82)
10-25h
93 % (n=303)
>25h
100 % (n=80)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
📈 Up since launch (+9 pts) — updates have won players over
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since May 31, 2017 · All-time low: €3.90 (Apr 20, 2023)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
1,3 %Demanding
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 51 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 20,8 % of players.
The story shines brightest: 115 positive mentions out of 129, with the lore and character depth frequently cited as standout strengths
Gameplay earns widespread acclaim: 101 positive mentions out of 132, praised for its unique blend of action and strategic elements
Visuals and audio are universally celebrated: 68 out of 68 mentions positive for graphics, and 47 out of 48 for the soundtrack
Players who commit over 25 hours overwhelmingly love it: 100% positive in this bucket
Weaknesses
The UI frustrates a vocal minority: 9 out of 10 mentions negative, with clunky menus and navigation drawing complaints
Content depth draws mixed reactions: only 3 out of 4 mentions are positive, suggesting some players want more exploration or replayability
Early playtime reveals a rough patch: 28% positive for those under 2 hours, indicating the game demands patience to click with players
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative-driven RPGs will find a masterclass in storytelling and atmosphere. Those who crave original mechanics and polished audiovisuals will also be rewarded.
Is Pyre worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 90% of 9,325 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: The story shines brightest. Current price: 19,50€.
Verdict
Pyre isn’t just another indie RPG—it’s a story-first experience with the polish and depth to back it up. While its interface holds it back, the sheer weight of its world and music makes it essential for anyone seeking a memorable adventure.
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