Action · February 27, 2024
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024)
You are Outlander. Once adrift upon the Ageless Sea, you now find yourself on the shores of a dying world. From the consuming darkness emerges a figure cloaked in white: the Shepherd of Wayward Souls, who burdens you with the task of hunting down the remaining Guardians of the Old World. You must journey into the vast gloom to explore ancient ruins, discover forgotten secrets and battle the horrors that lurk within. Equipped with weapons of exceptional might and an inventory of powerful artifacts, you must traverse ancient crypts, sunken ruins, corrupted temples and howling forests to bring death to your enemies. But do not underestimate your adversaries, for they are great in power and number. Your mind must be as sharp as your blade if you hope to survive the dangers ahead. Fueled by legendary Quake 1 technology, the veins of WRATH pump with the DNA of revered '90s shooters. The world of WRATH is rich with engaging combat, diverse environments and captivating lore. Every element is deftly intertwined to create an authentic and enchanting experience as timeless as the games that inspired it. Highlights: Travel with the Shepherd of Wayward Souls across 3 unique hubs and 15 maps Explore a vast world shrouded in darkness, passionately crafted by the hands of longtime veterans of the Quake scene. Lay waste to 15 unique enemies lurking in the shadows, thirsting for your blood. Defeat the 3 Godlike Guardians of the Old World Exert your dominance through the aggressive dance of combat with 10 unique artifacts Comb each level thoroughly, uncovering secrets to help you survive Immerse yourself in haunting music born from the twisted mind of Andrew Hulshult (Quake Champions, Dusk, Amid Evil and DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One).
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 162
- Boomer Shooter · 135
- FPS · 125
- Retro · 121
- Gore · 93
- Violent · 85
- Old School · 73
- First-Person · 63
- Shooter · 59
- Horror · 57
- Arena Shooter · 52
- Singleplayer · 45
- 1990's · 44
- Dark Fantasy · 42
- Early Access · 41
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.6k Steam reviews | Top 86% in Action |
| Positive rating | 74% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 81% |
| Metacritic | 72/100 | Genre average 77 — top 77% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 64% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English volume_up
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Turkish volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Turkish
Reception Metrics
Steam community
74%Mostly Positive · 2.6k reviews
2.0k positive · 688 negative
Metacritic
72/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
1.9k
Press Quotes
“Wrath: Aeon of Ruin is one of the most exciting titles of Gamescom 2019!” Digital Foundry “Wrath: Aeon of Ruin feels like the Quake successor we never truly got” PCGamer “It looks a bloody great wee throwback to early 90s blasters – and so it should, really.” RockPaperShotgun
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 27, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | KillPixel Games, Slipgate Ironworks |
| Publisher | 3D Realms, Fulqrum Publishing |
| Base price | $4.99 -80% |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
50
Steam unlocks available
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Content Notes
This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content
Editions & Packages
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