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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DevelopersEdmund McMillen, Nicalis, Inc.
PublisherNicalis, Inc.
Release DateNov 4, 2014
$14.99
Peak Players155.2K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
AI Review Summary

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a genre-defining roguelike celebrated for its immense depth, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay through vast item synergies and dark storytelling. While its addictive loop and massive content library justify its price, players often face extreme frustration due to heavy RNG reliance and a grueling grind for completion marks.

Pros

  • Incredible amount of content and replayability that can span hundreds or thousands of hours.95%
  • Excellent price-to-value ratio, with many players finding the full DLC bundle worth the investment.90%
  • Highly addictive gameplay loop that defines the modern roguelite genre.90%
  • Deep mechanical complexity and rewarding item synergies.85%
  • Compelling, dark narrative and world-building that leaves a lasting impact.75%

Cons

  • Heavy reliance on RNG and luck-based outcomes can make some runs feel unfair or tedious.80%
  • Extremely punishing grind required to unlock specific items and completion marks.75%
  • Significant frustration with specific high-difficulty characters like Jacob and Esau.65%
  • Reports of technical instability and crashes specifically on the Steam Deck.55%
  • New players may find the lack of in-game item descriptions frustrating until they reach specific progression milestones.45%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game with all DLC included for the intended experience.
  • The cartoonish art style masks very mature and dark themes that are not suitable for children.
  • Despite a high Steam Deck rating, some users report persistent launch crashes on the handheld.
Confidence: 57%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 8, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
96.1K
Peak · last 90 days
155.2K
All-time peak
155.2K

Price

Current price
$14.99
Lowest tracked
$1.49since Dec 7, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
95%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews451.1K
Positive: 437.1K (97%)Negative: 14.1K (3%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

162h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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