Action · February 12, 2024

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (2024)

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In New Eden, 1695, communities of settlers are plagued by a dreadful curse. As Banishers, step into their lives, investigate the source of evil, unravel chilling mysteries, explore diverse landscapes, and interact with unforgettable characters whose fate lies in your hands. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an all-new title crafted by renowned studio DON'T NOD, known for their acclaimed titles such as Life is Strange and Vampyr. Immerse yourself in an intimate narrative Action-RPG, taking you on an exhilarating journey between life, death, love and sacrifices. Play as a couple of Banishers, Red and Antea, experienced spirit hunters entrusted with the daunting task of dispelling a malevolent curse through powerful rituals. Protect the living from the threat of lingering ghosts and specters, and become a beacon of hope in a world consumed by darkness. Experience a heart-wrenching love story between Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith. When Antea is killed and turned into a spirit, you find yourself facing a choice. Will you uphold your oath and ascend her soul, or will you sacrifice the living in the hope of bringing her back? Your decisions will shape the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants - may they be living or dead, and determine the end of your journey. BLAME the living and sacrifice their lives, holding them responsible for their actions BANISH souls of the departed, condemning them to eternal suffering ASCEND souls, liberating them from eternal sorrow and granting them serenity Banishers are specialized in combat against undead creatures, such as specters or ghosts. Combine Red's physical arsenal with Antea's supernatural powers in a dynamic combat system. Find your own style by mixing weapon attacks and spiritual abilities. Powerful synergies will lead you to defeat New Eden’s most dangerous enemies and bosses. Unleash the full power of the Banishers by unlocking new gear and supernatural abilities. By exploring New Eden, you will find ancient artifacts, trinkets and valuable resources to enhance your equipment in preparation of future fights. In addition to your arsenal, progress in Antea’s skill trees to upgrade her devastating spectral powers and unseal new combos. Investigate haunting cases in a mystical world full of dark secrets. Discover New Eden, a North America settlement marked by terrible stories and secrets of its tormented inhabitants. Understanding each resident’s motivations will be essential to guide your decisions throughout the game.

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Narration · 661
  • Lore-Rich · 652
  • Third Person · 649
  • Emotional · 621
  • Atmospheric · 604
  • Action RPG · 557
  • Exploration · 543
  • RPG · 535
  • Action-Adventure · 533
  • Choices Matter · 516
  • Horror · 504
  • Story Rich · 501
  • Dark Fantasy · 487
  • Action · 486
  • Fantasy · 478

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume6.1k Steam reviewsTop 53% in Action
Positive rating86% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 53%
Engagement hours21 h averageTop 23% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (11)

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  • French volume_up
  • Italian
  • German volume_up
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Russian
  • Korean
  • Japanese volume_up

Full audio (4)

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Subtitle Options

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Stereo Sound

Other

  • Single-player
  • Save Anytime

Press Quotes

“An extremely confident RPG with excellent combat, characters, and a lore-rich world to explore” Mirror Gaming “Superb writing, excellent performances, a clever central mechanic, and thoughtful, engaging stories” Polygon “An accomplished and emotional action adventure” Rock Paper Shotgun

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

21h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

10h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

47h

Current engagement

Achievements

43

Steam unlocks available

Reception Metrics

Steam community

86%Very Positive · 6.1k reviews

5.3k positive · 858 negative

Curator recommendations

5.6k

Release & Availability

Release dateFeb 12, 2024
DeveloperDON'T NOD
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Base price$19.99 -60%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

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