Action · January 14, 2022

God of War (2022)

calendar_todayAge 17+trophy37 achievementslocal_offer-60% current discountgroup10M–100M ownerstrending_up1.4k peak concurrentrecommend119.0k recommendations
Enter the Norse realm His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. Grasp a second chance Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son. Journey to a dark, elemental world of fearsome creatures From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains and caves of pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters and gods. Engage in visceral, physical combat With an over the shoulder camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War™ mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty and grueling. A new main weapon and new abilities retain the defining spirit of the God of War series while presenting a vision of conflict that forges new ground in the genre. PC FEATURES High Fidelity Graphics Striking visuals enhanced on PC. Enjoy true 4K resolution, on supported devices, [MU1] with unlocked framerates for peak performance. Dial in your settings via a wide range of graphical presets and options including higher resolution shadows, improved screen space reflections, the addition of GTAO and SSDO, and much more. NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support Quality meets performance. Harness the AI power of NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) to boost frame rates and generate beautiful, sharp images on select Nvidia GPUs. Utilize NVIDIA Reflex low latency technology allowing you to react quicker and hit harder combos with the responsive gameplay you crave on GeForce GPUs. Controls Customization Play your way. With support for the DUALSHOCK®4 and DUALSENSE® wireless controllers, a wide range of other gamepads, and fully customizable bindings for mouse and keyboard, you have the power to fine-tune every action to match your playstyle. Ultra-wide Support Immerse yourself like never before. Journey through the Norse realms taking in breathtaking vistas in panoramic widescreen. With 21:9 ultra-widescreen support, God of War™ presents a cinema quality experience that further expands the original seamless theatrical vision.

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185 Action titles launched in 2022 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume158.0k Steam reviewsTop 4% in Action
Positive rating96% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 9%
Metacritic93/100Genre average 77 — top 1% of Action titles
Concurrent peak1.4k playersTop 8% in Action by live player count
Engagement hours27 h averageTop 17% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

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Full audio (12)

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese - Portugal
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Spanish - Latin America
  • Greek

Community Tag Signals

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

  • Action · 1.0k
  • Singleplayer · 929
  • Story Rich · 899
  • Mythology · 859
  • Adventure · 858
  • Combat · 600
  • Third Person · 584
  • RPG · 558
  • Hack and Slash · 536
  • Violent · 512
  • Open World · 504
  • Fantasy · 467
  • Exploration · 442
  • Atmospheric · 395
  • Action RPG · 372

Peer Action titles

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Reception Metrics

Steam community

96%Overwhelmingly Positive · 158.0k reviews

151.7k positive · 6.3k negative

Metacritic

93/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

9.2/10

Curator recommendations

119.0k

Peak concurrent players

1.4k

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Narrated Game Menus
  • Playable without Timed Input

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls

Other

  • Single-player
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Save Anytime

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

27h

moderate (15–40 hours)

Median

22h

Typical completion time

2-week avg

6h

Current engagement

Achievements

37

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateJan 14, 2022
DeveloperSanta Monica Studio, Jetpack Interactive
PublisherPlayStation Publishing LLC
Base price$19.99 -60%
Required age17+
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners10M–100M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support

Content Notes

Gameplay consists of frequent combat scenarios with characters punching and kicking or using their axe to slash/stab/impale enemies. Some larger enemies are opened up to intense finishing moves showing enemies being ripped apart, dismembered, or decapitated. Strong Language is used in the dialogue.

Editions & Packages

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