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Crisol: Theater of Idols

Crisol: Theater of Idols

Crisol is a survival horror adventure set in a twisted version of Spain. As a soldier captured by religious dogmatism, you must use your own blood as ammunition, without draining to the point of death. Explore the cursed island of Tormentosa, uncover dark secrets, and battle horrifying enemies.

86%
Very Positive
DeveloperVermila Studios
PublisherBlumhouse Games
Release DateFeb 10, 2026
$17.99
Peak Players1.7K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Crisol: Theater of Idols is a visually and atmospherically rich game often compared to classic immersive sims like Bioshock, with many reviewers considering it a great value for its price. While praised for its unique art direction, music, and focused level design, the experience is hampered by significant performance issues, frustrating gameplay mechanics, and a lack of modern display support.

Pros

  • It offers excellent value for its price point, often described as a steal.
  • The game features unique art direction, visuals, and music that create a memorable atmosphere.
  • It provides smart, focused level design and satisfying combat.
  • Many find it reminiscent of classic immersive sims like Bioshock, successfully applying that formula.
  • It is considered a promising debut from the developers.

Cons

  • Performance is frequently described as atrocious.
  • The game lacks modern display support, specifically for 4K and 21:9 resolutions.
  • Gameplay can feel uninspired or like a walking simulator with tacked-on combat.
  • Progression is frustrating due to unskippable cutscenes and potential full restarts after early deaths.
  • A specific "sun mechanism puzzle" in Chapter 3 is noted as particularly frustrating.
  • Some players found a character named Mediodia insufferable.

Notable Mentions

  • The game has a generally positive reception with 65.5% positive reviews.
  • The average playtime is around 6.5 hours, with only 24.5% of reviewers playing for 10+ hours.
Confidence: 92%
Based on the 100 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Feb 19, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
81
Peak · last 90 days
131
All-time peak
1.7K

Price

Current price
$17.99
Lowest tracked
$15.29since Feb 11, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
63%
Last 30 days
80%
All-time positive
86%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews4.2K
Positive: 3.6K (86%)Negative: 590 (14%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

2%

Dev Response Rate

7h

Avg Playtime at Review

66%

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