Action · March 25, 2025

Onward (2025)

Onward (2025) scores 69% positive on Steam from 9.2k reviews, developed by Downpour Interactive.

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Onward (2025) is a Action title from Downpour Interactive available on Windows. The title carries a 69% Steam positive rating across 9.2k reviews and 1M–10M estimated owners — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.

The most immersive tactical first person VR shooter game Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit as you engage in gritty infantry combat across a large variety of maps and combat situations, with platform cross-play fully supported. The only way is Onward. Onward is the hardcore multiplayer VR game you’ve been looking for. To succeed on the battlefield, you must communicate, coordinate, and strike with your squad. Defeat may be swift, but victory is sweet. Challenge yourself and your friends with the most realistic infantry combat game.

Release & Availability

Release date Mar 25, 2025
Developer Downpour Interactive
Base price $24.99
Platforms Windows
Estimated owners 1M–10M
External links Official site · Support · [email protected]

Release timeline

Onward launched on Mar 25, 2025.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Downpour Interactive.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

  • Buy Onward

  • Subscribe to Onward

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate Onward 69% positive across 9.2k reviews — categorised as Mixed.

6.4k positive · 2.9k negative

Critic consensus

Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 8.6k recommendations for this title.

Gameplay Profile

Genres

  • Action
  • Indie
  • Simulation
  • Strategy

Community tag consensus

  • VR · 221
  • Shooter · 203
  • FPS · 194
  • Military · 192
  • Realistic · 188
  • Multiplayer · 184
  • Simulation · 170
  • Action · 163
  • Violent · 156
  • Indie · 149
  • Tactical · 147
  • War · 147

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 9 hours, with a median of 4 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 1 hours per active player.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English.

Full audio: English.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Onward released?

Onward was released on Mar 25, 2025 by Downpour Interactive.

Is Onward worth playing?

Based on 9.2k Steam reviews, Onward holds a 69% positive rating (Mixed) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does Onward support?

Onward runs natively on Windows.

How much does Onward cost?

Base price on Steam is $24.99 (before seasonal discounts).