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Deep Rock Galactic

Extremely thrilling and addictive, surprisingly polished, and packed with content, Deep Rock Galactic is a delicious treat, and a great riff on some well trodden gameplay concepts.
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98% User Score Based on 207,489 reviews
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Deep Rock Galactic is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ghost Ship Games and was released on May 13, 2020. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op first-person shooter set in a dangerous, procedurally generated underground mining universe. Players assume the role of space dwarves, working for an industrial miner corporation, facing alien enemies and natural hazards. Missions involve resource extraction, objectives, and fighting off waves of enemies. The game features class-based teamwork, gun customization, and destructible environments."

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  • The humor in 'Deep Rock Galactic' is a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience with witty dialogue and quirky character interactions.
  • The game offers a rich cooperative experience with diverse classes, engaging mission objectives, and a well-designed progression system that keeps players coming back.
  • The graphics, while simple, are charming and effectively create an immersive atmosphere, complemented by a phenomenal soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with some missions feeling tedious and lacking depth, leading to a sense of monotony.
  • Character development is limited, with many players feeling that the lack of meaningful choices and depth detracts from the overall experience.
  • Despite being well-optimized for many systems, some players report frustrating bugs and performance issues that can disrupt gameplay.
  • story
    22,566 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of "Deep Rock Galactic" is minimal, with no overarching narrative driving the gameplay; players take on the role of dwarves working for a mining corporation on the alien planet Hoxxes IV, completing various procedurally generated missions that involve mining resources and battling alien creatures. While the game lacks a traditional story, it compensates with engaging mission objectives, humorous character interactions, and a vibrant community that enhances the cooperative experience. The focus is primarily on gameplay mechanics and the camaraderie developed through shared missions rather than a deep narrative.

    • “Every mission feels like an adventure.”
    • “Each mission feels fresh thanks to the game's procedural generation and varied mission objectives, ranging from resource gathering to escorting drilling machines.”
    • “The combination of mining and fighting in Deep Rock Galactic makes every mission feel like a thrilling adventure.”
    • “The missions can be quite tedious, with some objectives feeling repetitive and lacking depth, making it hard to stay engaged after a while.”
    • “Despite the variety of mission types, the gameplay can feel monotonous as you often find yourself repeating the same objectives over and over.”
    • “The game lacks a compelling narrative, and while the missions are fun initially, they can quickly become stale due to their repetitive nature.”
  • gameplay
    13,670 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Deep Rock Galactic" is widely praised for its rich, cooperative experience that combines mining, shooting, and exploration in procedurally generated caves. Players appreciate the diverse classes, each with unique abilities and weapons, which encourage teamwork and strategic gameplay, while the absence of pay-to-win mechanics and a free battle pass model enhance its appeal. However, some reviewers note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, particularly after unlocking most content, though the engaging mechanics and supportive community help maintain interest.

    • “The gameplay loop is incredibly satisfying, with a perfect blend of action, exploration, and strategic decision-making.”
    • “Deep Rock Galactic offers a unique blend of tactical gameplay, cooperative action, and excellent replayability.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is fun and engaging, with a variety of mission types that require players to work together and strategize to succeed.”
    • “Awesome game but gets pretty boring because gameplay is way too repetitive.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple but incredibly satisfying.”
    • “The gameplay can get repetitive, with a relatively small selection of missions, but the deep dive system alleviates that slightly.”
  • graphics
    4,868 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "Deep Rock Galactic" are characterized by a unique low-poly art style that many players find charming and visually appealing, despite its simplicity. While some reviews mention that the graphics may not be cutting-edge or realistic, they effectively complement the game's atmosphere and gameplay, allowing it to run smoothly on a variety of systems. Overall, the visuals are praised for their vibrant colors, engaging lighting effects, and the ability to create immersive environments, making the game enjoyable both solo and in cooperative play.

    • “The graphics are stunning, with beautifully rendered caves that are both awe-inspiring and claustrophobic.”
    • “The graphics are simple yet beautiful, the music is stunning (get the soundtrack), the environments are unique, the worlds feel lived-in and alive.”
    • “The graphics, while simple, are quite pretty and do an excellent job of conveying the feeling of being underground.”
    • “Graphics look like PS2 shovelware.”
    • “Gunplay, graphics, & sound design are all pretty bad.”
    • “It gets unplayably boring after around 50 hours, the graphics are mad depressing to look at and the character designs are atrocious.”
  • humor
    4,671 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Deep Rock Galactic" is a standout feature, characterized by witty dialogue, quirky character interactions, and a lighthearted tone that enhances the gameplay experience. Players frequently highlight the comedic banter among the dwarves, the absurdity of their missions, and the amusing consequences of in-game actions, such as getting drunk before missions or engaging in chaotic antics with friends. Overall, the game's blend of humor and cooperative gameplay creates a fun and memorable experience, making it a favorite among players looking for both challenge and laughter.

    • “The humor of the game is absolutely gold and the combat is truly amazing.”
    • “It is ridiculously fun and the humor makes it even that much more enjoyable.”
    • “The game is filled with little nuggets of humor, self-deprecation, hidden gems, and an immense amount of content to unlock.”
    • “Imo this game is very overrated, I love co-op horde shooters, but I found DRG to be corny, not funny, and boring!”
    • “Actually unfunny new mechanics that were kinda forced upon the player.”
    • “Secondly, the humor in this game is abysmal; the dev must have some British DNA within them, considering they can't go outside due to the sun, and are unfunny, which is probably why they made the game about fat dwarfs (clearly a form of projection and insecurity) that live in the caves.”
  • music
    3,459 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in *Deep Rock Galactic* has received widespread acclaim for its dynamic and immersive qualities, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere. Players appreciate the blend of ambient tracks during exploration and adrenaline-pumping music during combat, which adds to the excitement of battling hordes of alien bugs. The soundtrack is often described as a standout feature, with many players recommending it for purchase, highlighting its ability to elevate the overall gaming experience.

    • “The soundtrack shifts from calm, ambient tones while exploring to pulse-pounding beats during swarms.”
    • “The music is phenomenal, thumping synths and ambient tracks that perfectly set the tone, whether you're chilling in the rig or knee-deep in bugs.”
    • “The music perfectly captures the atmosphere and adds an extra layer of excitement to this 'day in the office' as a dwarf.”
    • “Some tracks in the soundtrack are kinda boring though, unlike the variety of stuff in Abyss Bar's music box.”
    • “Everything can be destroyed, it’s dark, gazillion different resources, no idea what they are used for, other players running around, voiceover talking constantly and barely time to read, zero clue what to do and why, map takes getting used to, guns are bland and boring, music is simply bad.”
    • “The music is limited and/or boring.”
  • replayability
    2,410 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Deep Rock Galactic" is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, attributed to its procedurally generated maps, diverse mission types, and unique class mechanics. Players enjoy the endless variety of gameplay experiences, with many noting that no two missions feel the same, thanks to the randomization of environments and objectives. The game's strong community support and regular updates further enhance its replay value, making it a top choice for both solo and cooperative play.

    • “Probably the best co-op shooter currently in existence—huge mission variety, great replayability, granular difficulty with a high skill ceiling, fully destructible terrain, fair monetization, and continued free updates.”
    • “This has to be the peak of the horde-shooter genre, you have a simple but immersive procedural world making replayability nigh infinite, rich with customization options to express yourself not only in looks but in gameplay with their modular upgrade system that wildly changes the identity of your vast arsenal creating one of the most satisfying learning curves that will keep you hooked for hours.”
    • “The game has endless replayability due to random map generation, random events, and over 160 weapon upgrades to obtain.”
    • “The game has a lot of replayability, even though you have access to all missions after about 30 to 50 hours.”
    • “The replayability is practically endless unless you get tired of the classes or enemies, which will take a very long time.”
    • “The procedurally generated caves give this game a lot more replay value than games like Left 4 Dead and Vermintide.”
  • grinding
    2,195 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of "Deep Rock Galactic" has received mixed feedback from players. Many appreciate the grind as a core part of the gameplay, finding it rewarding and enjoyable, especially when playing with friends. However, others criticize it for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, particularly when trying to unlock specific upgrades or cosmetics, leading to a sense of repetitiveness. Overall, while the game offers a fun cooperative experience, the grind can feel overwhelming for some players, especially in the late game.

    • “The digging feels great and not tedious (which is good because you do a lot of digging), there are a ton of mission types and events happening, lots of gear to unlock, four classes that all have different gameplay, you can get a perk to have a bug buddy (Steeve is a must), and it's a blast with randoms and buddies.”
    • “In-game progression is not grindy or stingy; you'll be getting peppered with new toys at a rapid pace, and after a while, it'll simmer down to a nice and constant flow of new goodies.”
    • “Well-designed procedural level generation, mission variety, and a progression system that isn't grindy or predatory make for a fresh and addictive gameplay loop to always come back to.”
    • “Weapon overclocks are extremely grindy to obtain and RNG-based, so you can go hundreds of hours without getting the ones you want.”
    • “It is so repeatable with no real goals to achieve - you finish missions, upgrade your gear to repeat the same missions on new difficulty all over again, and again, and again... it became so tedious so quick that I cannot recommend this game, sorry.”
    • “The game feels grindy, but the upgrades from grinding hardly felt rewarding or noticeable at all.”
  • atmosphere
    1,352 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Deep Rock Galactic" is widely praised for its immersive and captivating qualities, enhanced by stunning visuals, dynamic lighting, and a fitting soundtrack that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the game's ability to create a sense of camaraderie and humor among teammates, while the procedural generation of caves ensures that each mission feels unique and engaging. Overall, the combination of atmospheric design, sound, and community interaction contributes to a rich and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The atmosphere of the game is the strongest part of the game.”
    • “The game nails its atmosphere: the caves look gorgeous, the sound design is immersive, and the dwarves’ voice lines never get old.”
    • “From glowing crystals to pitch-black chasms, the lighting and atmosphere are immersive and sometimes downright eerie.”
    • “It ruins the atmosphere of the entire game and makes me not even want to boot it up again.”
    • “The 'I've been here and done that before' kind of atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere can legitimately get downright beautiful and the co-op nature of it creates bonds that otherwise couldn't exist.”
  • monetization
    1,218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of Deep Rock Galactic is widely praised for being fair and non-predatory, with no microtransactions or pay-to-win elements. Players appreciate that all content, including seasonal updates and cosmetics, can be unlocked through gameplay, while optional cosmetic DLCs are available to support the developers. This approach has garnered a positive community response, highlighting the game's commitment to player satisfaction and ethical monetization practices.

    • “It's fun with friends, doesn't take itself too seriously, and its monetization doesn't rip off its player base.”
    • “Turns out you can make an online game without predatory monetization.”
    • “The monetization is refreshingly not predatory.”
    • “In a time of games that are unfinished upon release, buggy, uncivil playerbases, microtransactions, paid battlepasses, and so much more, Deep Rock Galactic shines through as the light of what a game should be.”
    • “The developers are committed to a quality experience without any sneaky monetization tactics.”
  • optimization
    972 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely praised, with many users noting its ability to run smoothly on a variety of hardware, including low-end systems. Players appreciate the game's polished performance, minimal bugs, and small file size, which allows for quick installation and efficient gameplay. However, some reports indicate occasional performance issues, particularly after updates, suggesting that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are still areas for improvement.

    • “Another thing to note is that the game is very well optimized (can run on potatoes) and is very supportive of mods of all types.”
    • “The game is exceptionally optimized in my opinion.”
    • “Deep Rock Galactic is a fantastic co-op experience that blends intense action, great optimization, and an amazing atmosphere.”
    • “Shit optimization, I have a 4060 and 13th gen i5, still not running well.”
    • “The optimizations are lacking to say the least, requiring you to download performance mods for almost any machine if considering some missions.”
    • “This game is not very optimized for 13-year-old computers.”
  • emotional
    743 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of "Deep Rock Galactic" is overwhelmingly positive, with players frequently highlighting the game's exceptionally wholesome community and the heartfelt camaraderie it fosters. Many reviews express a deep emotional connection to both the game mechanics and the interactions with fellow players, often describing experiences that evoke laughter, joy, and even tears. The developers' commitment to maintaining a supportive environment further enhances the emotional resonance, making it a standout title in the realm of cooperative gaming.

    • “Every mission turns into a chaotic yet heartwarming adventure where teamwork, laughter, and the occasional friendly fire bring us closer together.”
    • “The community is so welcoming and wholesome; in my 83 hours of playing, I have not seen any toxicity.”
    • “This game is a thing of beauty and wholesomeness.”
  • stability
    672 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag, with many players reporting smooth performance and minimal glitches, particularly on various systems including low-end PCs and the Steam Deck. However, there are also numerous mentions of frustrating bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, especially during online sessions or specific mission types. While some players find the occasional bugs amusing and part of the charm, others express significant frustration with game-breaking issues that detract from the experience.

    • “Overall though the game runs great.”
    • “It's optimized so well and runs great.”
    • “The game runs great and the art style is awesome, the gameplay loops are fun.”
    • “I'm sorry but in its current state, Deep Rock Galactic is an unplayable game; I would love to get a refund, but glitches only started showing up after the tutorial.”
    • “The game freezes for more than a few seconds when any of these circumstances are met.”
    • “The game has a tendency to crash (i.e. the game completely freezes requiring the process to be killed from task manager) after an amount of time ranging from 10 to 15 minutes -- this occurred on three separate occasions, each of the three times that I tried the game.”
  • character development
    83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the engaging perk system and character upgrades that enhance gameplay, while others criticize the lack of meaningful choices and depth. The character design is frequently praised for its charm and humor, contributing to an immersive experience, but many feel that the overall character development is limited and could benefit from more substantial storytelling elements. Despite these criticisms, the game's unique art style and attention to detail in character design keep players invested, even if the progression feels somewhat shallow.

    • “Character development is probably the only thing that keeps you in the game after a short while.”
    • “The character design and different voice lines really bring them to life and add a funny, goofy side to the game which I love.”
    • “The devs have put an incredible amount of work into shaping the feel of this game, everything from character design to the flow of the missions reinforces the flavor of the experience; you are a space dwarf, and your team are your most vital comrades.”
    • “The classes are locked, there are no NPCs, the graphics are meh, the RNG can be brutal, there are no meaningful character developments or choices.”
    • “If you are looking for character development via huge skills, forget this game.”
    • “It has no storyline, no dramatic character development, and you're basically playing the same four missions over and over again.”
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Deep Rock Galactic is a shooter game with science fiction theme.

Deep Rock Galactic is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

The main story can be completed in around 51 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 537 hours to finish. On average players spend around 202 hours playing Deep Rock Galactic.

Deep Rock Galactic was released on May 13, 2020.

Deep Rock Galactic was developed by Ghost Ship Games.

Deep Rock Galactic has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Deep Rock Galactic is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Killing Floor 2, Aliens: Fireteam, Helldivers, Cave Crawlers and others.