Action · August 27, 2020
Control Ultimate Edition (2020)
Control Ultimate Edition Control Ultimate Edition contains the main game and all previously released Expansions ('The Foundation' and 'AWE') in one great value package. A corruptive presence has invaded the Federal Bureau of Control…Only you have the power to stop it. The world is now your weapon in an epic fight to annihilate an ominous enemy through deep and unpredictable environments. Containment has failed, humanity is at stake. Will you regain control? Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of renowned developer, Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience. Key features Uncover the mysteries Can you handle the bureau’s dark secrets? Unfold an epic supernatural struggle, filled with unexpected characters and bizarre events, as you search for your missing brother, and discover the truth that has brought you here. Everything is your weapon Unleash destruction through transforming weaponry and telekinetic powers. Discover new ways to annihilate your enemies as you harness powerful abilities to turn everything around you into a lethal weapon. Explore a hidden world Delve deep into the ominous expanses of a secretive government agency. Explore the Bureau’s shifting environments only to discover that there is always more than meets the eye… Fight for control Battle a relentless enemy through exciting missions and challenging boss fights to earn powerful upgrades that maximize abilities and customize your weaponry.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 50.4k Steam reviews | Top 12% in Action |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 49% |
| Metacritic | 85/100 | Genre average 77 — top 19% of Action titles |
| Concurrent peak | 648 players | Top 13% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 15 h average | Top 33% for session depth among Action |
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 470
- Supernatural · 438
- Female Protagonist · 432
- Story Rich · 388
- Adventure · 381
- Third Person · 333
- Atmospheric · 328
- Singleplayer · 320
- Sci-fi · 316
- Horror · 314
- Third-Person Shooter · 310
- Surreal · 271
- Psychological Horror · 241
- Shooter · 172
- Metroidvania · 135
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
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- French volume_up
- Italian
- German volume_up
- Spanish - Spain volume_up
- Arabic
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Full audio (5)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Traditional Chinese
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 50.4k reviews
43.9k positive · 6.6k negative
Metacritic
85/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.5/10
Curator recommendations
43.5k
Peak concurrent players
648
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- HDR available
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“The perfect blend of narrative and gameplay, coherency and strangeness, Control is a game we'll be talking about for generations” 4.5 / 5 – GamesRadar+ “Giddy action and astonishing art design combine in one of the great locations of modern video games” Eurogamer “Control is set in an engrossingly weird paranormal world that I couldn’t help but explore” 8.8 – IGN
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
15h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
8h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
4h
Current engagement
Achievements
67
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 27, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Remedy Entertainment |
| Base price | $5.99 -85% |
| Required age | 17+ |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
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Content Notes
Blood Violence Strong Language
Editions & Packages
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