What are the pros of Zort?

Highly entertaining and hilarious co-op experience when played with friends.. Creative and detailed level design in the first two episodes.. Unique blend of niche humor and comedic elements that add to the charm.. Accessible horror elements that are suitable for younger audiences around age nine and up.. Strong art direction and an engaging storyline..

What are the cons of Zort?

The third level is widely criticized for being boring, repetitive, and lacking the fun of earlier stages.. Severe tonal whiplash between genuine horror and comedic nonsense creates an identity crisis.. Technical issues with voice chat and frustrating gameplay mechanics.. Perceived lack of content and a feeling that the game is unfinished following development delays.. The first level presents an extreme difficulty spike compared to the rest of the game..

Zort

Zort is an action, adventure, and horror game that can be played with up to 4 people. Explore maps with your friends and have fun while escaping from various creatures. Experience a realistic horror experience with in-game voice chat with your friends!

90%

Very Positive

DeveloperLonder Software

PublisherLonder Software

Release DateDec 7, 2024

$4.00

Peak Players3.1K

PlatformsWindows

Early Access

AI Review Summary

Zort is a quirky co-op horror game that excels as a hilarious social experience, particularly in its creative and detailed early levels. However, the game suffers from significant tonal whiplash and a perceived decline in quality and content depth in its later stages.

Pros

Highly entertaining and hilarious co-op experience when played with friends.90%
Creative and detailed level design in the first two episodes.80%
Unique blend of niche humor and comedic elements that add to the charm.70%
Accessible horror elements that are suitable for younger audiences around age nine and up.50%
Strong art direction and an engaging storyline.60%

Cons

The third level is widely criticized for being boring, repetitive, and lacking the fun of earlier stages.90%
Severe tonal whiplash between genuine horror and comedic nonsense creates an identity crisis.70%
Technical issues with voice chat and frustrating gameplay mechanics.60%
Perceived lack of content and a feeling that the game is unfinished following development delays.80%
The first level presents an extreme difficulty spike compared to the rest of the game.50%

Notable Mentions

Reviewers frequently compare the gameplay loop and potential to Lethal Company.
The game includes specific mechanics like dancing and sailing that vary in reception.
Despite the horror tag, some players find it 'not too scary' and more focused on fun.

Confidence: 64%

Based on the 98 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 7, 2026

Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak

Peak · last 90 days

1.1K

All-time peak

3.1K

Price

Current price

$4.00

Lowest tracked

$3.00since Apr 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days

89%

All-time positive

90%

Review Statistics

Total Reviews14.2K

Positive: 12.8K (90%)Negative: 1.4K (10%)

Reviews from Steam Deck

Dev Response Rate

12h

Avg Playtime at Review

75%

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