Adventure · June 11, 2020
Journey (2020)
Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Play alone or in the company of a fellow traveler and explore its vast world together. Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other.
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100 Adventure titles launched in 2020 — top 6 by review volume.
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 34.5k Steam reviews | Top 6% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 94% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 34% |
| Metacritic | 92/100 | Genre average 77 — top 2% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 2 h average | Top 86% for session depth among Adventure |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Beautiful · 328
- Atmospheric · 304
- Adventure · 299
- Indie · 262
- Exploration · 251
- Relaxing · 241
- Great Soundtrack · 215
- Co-op · 176
- Walking Simulator · 168
- Casual · 135
- Multiplayer · 127
- Story Rich · 101
- Stylized · 95
- Music · 90
- Family Friendly · 85
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Arabic
- Dutch
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
Reception Metrics
Steam community
94%Very Positive · 34.5k reviews
32.4k positive · 2.1k negative
Metacritic
92/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.3/10
Curator recommendations
32.8k
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“Journey stands as a prime example of the truly remarkable things that can be done via this medium.” 10/10 – Giant Bomb “The mechanics are simple, but they establish a direct connection to the heart.” 10/10 – Gamespot “Journey's visual and sound design sets new standards for interactive entertainment. This alone makes it an extraordinary work, but it's the way that these aesthetic elements come together with beautifully subtle direction and storytelling to create a lasting emotional effect that elevates…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
2h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
3h
Current engagement
Achievements
14
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 11, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Developer | thatgamecompany |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Base price | $3.74 -75% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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