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Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperGhost Ship Games
PublisherCoffee Stain Publishing
Release DateMay 13, 2020
$29.99
Peak Players53.6K
Metacritic85
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

Deep Rock Galactic is a highly acclaimed cooperative first-person shooter celebrated for its industry-leading anti-FOMO approach and deep progression systems. While the core gameplay of mining and bug-slaying remains a gold standard for the genre, some long-term players have expressed concerns regarding the slower pace and perceived lower quality of recent seasonal updates.

Pros

  • Industry-leading anti-FOMO systems with completely free battle passes and accessible legacy content.95%
  • Exceptional cooperative gameplay that fosters a uniquely positive and fun community atmosphere.90%
  • Outstanding value for money with a vast amount of free content updates and no premium currency requirements.85%
  • Deep and rewarding long-term progression through character promotions and weapon overclocks.80%
  • Memorable social features like the Abyss Bar that enhance the camaraderie between missions.70%

Cons

  • Recent seasonal updates are perceived as lacking substantial new content, specifically missing new weapon overclocks.75%
  • Perceived stagnation in development momentum with longer gaps between meaningful updates.65%
  • Criticism of newer enemy types for having 'fake difficulty' through high health pools and annoying mechanics.50%
  • Occasional negative multiplayer experiences such as being kicked by hosts right before mission completion.40%

Notable Mentions

  • The solo experience offers a significantly different, more atmospheric and slower-paced 'cave crawl' compared to multiplayer.
  • The game maintains an exceptionally high retention rate with many reviewers citing over 500 to 1,000 hours of playtime.
Confidence: 59%
Based on the 199 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jun 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
8.1K
Peak · last 90 days
9.8K
All-time peak
53.6K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$8.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
91%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews379.5K
Positive: 368.6K (97%)Negative: 10.9K (3%)

1%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

198h

Avg Playtime at Review

84%

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