Action · July 25, 2017

Pyre (2017)

trophy51 achievementsextension1 DLClocal_offer-80% current discountgroup1M–10M ownersrecommend8.2k recommendations
Pyre is a party-based RPG in which you lead a band of exiles to freedom through ancient competitions spread across a vast, mystical purgatory. Who shall return to glory, and who shall remain in exile to the end of their days? Key Features: A New World From the Creators of Bastion and Transistor Experience the biggest and most imaginative world yet from Supergiant ! Get to know an ensemble cast of characters struggling to earn back their freedom as you make your way across the forsaken land called the Downside. Action-Packed Three-on-Three Battle System Battle against a colorful cast of adversaries in pitched, high-stakes confrontations where each victory (or defeat!) brings your exiles closer to enlightenment. Choose three from your party for each Rite, and outfit them with mystic Talismans and powerful Masteries. A Branching Story with No Game-Over In Pyre , you will never be forced to lose progress. Whether you prevail or you fail, your journey continues. The interactive narrative is expressed through a story that no two players will experience in quite the same way. Challenge a Friend in Versus Mode On top of the single-player campaign, Pyre features a local two-player Versus Mode, where you can play against a friend (or CPU opponent) in one of the game's fast-paced ritual showdowns. Form your triumvirate from more than 20 unique characters. Rich, Atmospheric Presentation Pyre once again showcases the award-winning talents of the team that created Bastion and Transistor . From the vibrant hand-painted artwork to the evocative musical score, every aspect of Pyre 's presentation draws you into its fantasy world. Accessible, Customizable Controls and 4K Ultra HD Graphics! Play with gamepad or mouse-and-keyboard using fully customizable controls custom-tailored to PC. The game offers a highly scalable challenge both in the campaign and Versus Mode. Experience it all in stunning 4K resolution (compatible display required)! Unlock 'True Nightwing' Campaign Mode After Finishing the Story Complete the Campaign, then go at it once more, 'ironman'-style, with a unique set of rules, higher stakes, and greater challenge! Explore Pyre 's wide breadth of narrative outcomes as you re-play the story. A Message to Fans of Bastion & Transistor Pyre is our third game as a small independent studio, and was made possible by the success of our first two games, thanks to players like you right here on Steam. This time around, we were excited to make something different from Bastion or Transistor , with a focus on a story-rich presentation, multi-character battles, and many possible narrative outcomes. We hope you'll be surprised and delighted by the result, and that the many characters you’ll meet and stories you experience during your journey stay with you for a long time to come. Safe travels through the Downside, and thank you for your support! --the Supergiants

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Community Tag Signals

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

  • Indie · 366
  • RPG · 352
  • Great Soundtrack · 330
  • Story Rich · 289
  • Action · 257
  • Visual Novel · 235
  • Atmospheric · 178
  • Hand-drawn · 155
  • Fantasy · 154
  • Singleplayer · 113
  • Choices Matter · 110
  • Colorful · 103
  • Party-Based RPG · 98
  • Adventure · 97
  • Local Multiplayer · 88

Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume9.0k Steam reviewsTop 42% in Action
Positive rating90% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37%
Metacritic82/100Genre average 77 — top 31% of Action titles
Engagement hours8 h averageTop 55% for session depth among Action

Features & Capabilities

Multiplayer

  • Multi-player
  • PvP
  • Shared/Split Screen PvP

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Trading Cards
  • Steam Cloud
  • Remote Play on Phone
  • Remote Play on Tablet
  • Remote Play on TV

Accessibility

  • Captions available

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player

Reception Metrics

Steam community

90%Very Positive · 9.0k reviews

8.1k positive · 904 negative

Metacritic

82/100 critic aggregate

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Metacritic user score

7.9/10

Curator recommendations

8.2k

Press Quotes

“This is Supergiant’s best work to date, and that’s saying something.” 9.7 / 10 – IGN “Pyre enchants your eyes and ears with beauty at every turn.” 9.0 / 10 – GameSpot “It feels new, in a way I can rarely say about even the best games, and that newness is intoxicating.” 9.0 / 10 – Polygon

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (6)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Simplified Chinese

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

8h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

3h

Typical completion time

Achievements

51

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateJul 25, 2017
DeveloperSupergiant Games
Base price$3.99 -80%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected]

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