CROW

About

CROW is a single player open world action adventure game with mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Uniday Studio and was released on August 12, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Explore, fight and survive on the rooftops of Noland Ridge, a city turned into a science experiment. In this Open World, Stealth-Adventure game with a Retro look, you are free to explore the map however and whenever you want!

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Excellent PS1/PS2-style aesthetics with a strong nostalgic appeal.
Fun and enjoyable movement system after unlocking all abilities, promoting exploration.
Impressive effort for an indie game created mostly from scratch with a custom engine.

Significant performance issues including stuttering, micro freezes, and FPS drops making gameplay sometimes unplayable.
Level design is confusing and uninspired, lacking clear guidance and failing to fully utilize the movement mechanics.
Combat and stealth mechanics are weak, unnecessary, and detract from the gameplay experience.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some praising its intuitive mechanics, stealth focus, exploration, and parkour elements reminiscent of classic PS1/2-era games, while others criticize frustrating mechanics, poor level design, and underwhelming combat and stealth features.
- “There are some hard mechanics to get, but generally, the game is very intuitive.”
- “I really liked the aesthetics and gameplay, focused on stealth, free exploration of the map, parkour, and climbing.”
- “The game is reminiscent of the golden era of PS1/2 games, not only graphically but also mechanically, along with some nice metroidvania-like level design.”
- “Tldr: wanted to love it, ended up dropping it due to poor mechanics and level design causing frustrations.”
- “The gameplay however is dull - the combat and stealth suck and are completely unnecessary inclusions.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics received high praise for their nostalgic PS1/PS2 aesthetic, capturing the charm of that era with a distinctive art style. The visual design complements the gameplay well, enhancing the stealth, exploration, and parkour elements with a retro-inspired yet engaging look. Overall, the graphics effectively evoke a golden age feel while supporting the game's mechanics and level design.
- “The PS1/PS2 aesthetic is 10/10.”
- “The game is reminiscent of the golden era of PS1/2 games, not only graphically but also mechanically, along with some nice Metroidvania-like level design.”
- “I really liked the aesthetics and gameplay, focused on stealth, free exploration of the map, parkour, and climbing.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story is praised for its immersive ambiance and atmospheric tension reminiscent of Silent Hill, creating a strong sense of loneliness and danger. It emphasizes player freedom by avoiding explicit guidance, encouraging exploration and interpretation of subtle hints to piece together the narrative.
- “The ambiance and story are deeply immersive, and the people crying around the map evoke the Silent Hill vibe, that dense feel of loneliness and danger.”
- “We wanted a game that respects player freedom — no compasses, no quest markers, no constant prompts telling you where to go.”
- “If you want to follow the subtle hints scattered throughout and piece together the story, you can.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor performance and lacks optimization, with no developer response or patches addressing these issues, leading to a frustrating experience for users.
- “Okay game for what it is, but performance is terrible.”
- “No patches, no information, no interaction from developers upon posting about performance issues on the Steam forum.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features almost no official soundtrack, leading some players to add their own music, such as Nickelback's album "The Long Road," to enhance the experience. This absence of in-game music may frustrate those expecting a traditional soundtrack.
- “After unlocking the abilities, you play the game and explore it with Nickelback's 'The Long Road' full album playing in the background, as the picture represents the game world of Crow. There is almost no soundtrack anyway.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent stuttering, micro freezes, and severe FPS drops that can fall below 20, resulting in an unplayable slideshow experience.
- “Game stutters and experiences micro-freezes; there are serious FPS drops that sometimes fall to 20 or lower, making the game an unplayable slideshow.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is somewhat hindered by unskippable cutscenes and tutorials, and adding a skip option would improve the experience for players revisiting the game.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its gritty and immersive atmosphere, effectively creating a compelling and engaging environment for players.
- “If you are looking for a gritty and atmospheric game, Crow is it!”