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No Rest for the Wicked

No Rest for the Wicked

From Moon Studios, the award-winning creators of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps, comes No Rest for the Wicked, a unique, visceral Action RPG set in a hand-crafted world with Souls-like combat. Featuring co-op for up to four players.

80%
Very Positive
DeveloperMoon Studios GmbH
PublisherMoon Studios GmbH
Release DateApr 18, 2024
$39.99
Peak Players62.8K
PlatformsWindows
Early Access
Action
Adventure
Early Access
RPG
AI Review Summary

No Rest for the Wicked blends isometric dungeon crawling with soulslike combat and exploration, set within a visually stunning and intricately designed world. While the game features high production values and passionate developer support, it currently struggles with performance optimization and frustrating platforming mechanics.

Pros

  • Stunning art direction and high production values create a visually unique and immersive experience.95%
  • Interconnected world and level design offer deep exploration reminiscent of top-tier soulslikes.90%
  • Engaging combat mechanics successfully merge isometric action with soulslike precision.85%
  • Developers are highly responsive to community feedback and active in the Early Access process.80%
  • High potential for long-term replayability with deep loot systems and cooperative play.70%

Cons

  • Significant optimization and performance issues hinder the gameplay experience for many users.90%
  • Frustrating precision platforming combined with a fixed camera angle leads to frequent accidental deaths.85%
  • Stamina costs for actions feel disproportionately high compared to the available stamina pool.75%
  • Poor performance and lack of optimization make it difficult to recommend for Steam Deck users.70%
  • Planned character data wipes for the 1.0 release are a point of concern for some players.60%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is currently in Early Access with a roadmap focused on community-driven improvements.
  • Co-op play can become visually chaotic with four players due to excessive screen effects.
  • Reviewers highlight a distinct contrast between the game's beautiful aesthetics and its punishing difficulty.
Confidence: 92%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 28, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.3K
Peak · last 90 days
6.5K
All-time peak
62.8K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$23.99since Dec 6, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
81%
All-time positive
80%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews81.0K
Positive: 65.1K (80%)Negative: 16.0K (20%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

2%

Dev Response Rate

30h

Avg Playtime at Review

61%

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