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Styx: Blades of Greed

Styx: Blades of Greed

The master of stealth is back! Explore the dizzying heights of the Iserian Continent and cunningly eliminate your enemies. Thanks to your Quartz powers, you are freer than ever. Be creative: Never has it felt so good to be greedy.

67%
Mixed
DeveloperCyanide Studio
PublisherNacon
Release DateFeb 19, 2026
$39.99
Peak Players1.3K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Styx: Blades of Greed returns to the series' stealth roots with larger, more open levels and a welcome return to the protagonist's original personality. However, the experience is currently marred by significant performance issues, bugs, and unpolished mechanics that make it a difficult recommendation at full price.

Pros

  • Maintains the core stealth mechanics and spirit of the previous Styx titles.
  • Features larger, more open levels with intricate and highly praised design.
  • Reverts Styx's personality to his original style, removing the divisive fourth-wall breaking from the previous entry.
  • Offers an expanded set of abilities and more gameplay options for players.
  • Beautiful music and sound design that enhance the overall atmosphere.

Cons

  • Significant performance issues, graphical artifacts, and bugs related to the Unreal Engine 5 transition.
  • Inconsistent lighting makes it difficult to tell when the player is safely hidden in shadows.
  • Vague and poorly written objectives frequently lead to confusion and frustration.
  • Static AI behavior where large groups of enemies stand still, making stealth feel repetitive.
  • Forced ARPG mechanics feel out of place and do not adequately reward stealth gameplay.

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers frequently suggest waiting for a sale or further patches due to the game's current lack of polish.
  • Despite technical issues, many players report that the game is stable and has not crashed during their sessions.
Confidence: 93%
Based on the 100 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Feb 23, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
44
Peak · last 90 days
60
All-time peak
1.3K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$23.99since Jan 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
53%
Last 30 days
—
All-time positive
67%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews976
Positive: 658 (67%)Negative: 318 (33%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

12%

Dev Response Rate

8h

Avg Playtime at Review

67%

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