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STEEP

Despite always being interested in giving it a go, I’ve never been snowboarding.
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78%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
84% User Score Based on 9,760 reviews
Critic Score 72%Based on 32 reviews

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About STEEP

STEEP is a single player and multiplayer open world shooter game. It was developed by Ubisoft Kiev and was released on December 1, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Ride a massive open world of the Alps and Alaska, where the powder is always fresh and the run never ends.Defy and master the world’s most epic mountains on skis, wingsuit, snowboard, and in paraglide. Go solo or drop in side by side with other players. Record and share the most insane stunts ever captured, then challenge the world to beat your best tricks, ride your custom lines, and relive your …

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 9,760 reviews
graphics607 positive mentions
stability128 negative mentions

  • graphics

    813 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    The graphics in "Steep" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and realistic snow physics, creating an immersive experience that captures the beauty of winter sports. Many players note that the game holds up well even years after its release, with impressive detail and aesthetics that enhance gameplay. However, some users mention that the game can be demanding on lower-end systems, affecting performance and frame rates. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Its beauty is undeniable, capturing the splendor of the beautiful setting with stunning visuals that make you want to grab a snowboard and hit the mountains.”
    • “The graphics are superb for the game's release date.”
    • “The game's graphics are visually impressive, with meticulous attention to detail in every snow-capped peak and serene valley.”
    • “I know this isn't a computer issue because no matter what I set my graphics settings to, it ran equally terrible; in fact, it ran the slowest on the lowest settings at times.”
    • “I am sad to write a bad review for this game, but it is so poorly optimized that I had to refund it for getting to play a PowerPoint slideshow... not a fluid game even with low and medium graphics.”
    • “The graphics are low quality, and I wanted to like this game, but the controls are really rigid.”

  • gameplay

    590 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "Steep" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its beautiful graphics and immersive environments, while others criticize its mechanics as clunky and frustrating. Players appreciate the variety of sports and the potential for exploration, but some find the gameplay repetitive and hindered by issues like the g-force mechanic and inconsistent controls. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a chill experience, it struggles with depth and can feel shallow after extended play.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly smooth and plenty of fun.”
    • “The gameplay and visuals are absolutely savage; once you try it, you won't put it down for a while.”
    • “The gameplay is varied just enough to be a game to fall in love with and develop an addiction.”
    • “The mechanics of this game are awful; I played better games on my phone than this.”
    • “The gameplay is bad; the fun mountains are locked by level requirements, the apparel is pricey, and the gold edition gives you few points for basic customization.”
    • “The gameplay sucks; the feeling is terrible, and controller support is out of this world.”

  • story

    417 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 72% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The game's story is largely considered minimal and often unengaging, with many players noting that it lacks a cohesive narrative. While there are missions that attempt to provide some context, such as "mountain stories," they often feel repetitive and uninspired, leading to a focus on gameplay rather than storytelling. Overall, players appreciate the open-world exploration and variety of challenges but express disappointment in the shallow story elements and mission design.

    • “This game is incredibly nuanced, with an extraordinarily deep, intelligent, yet still challenging story that will play with your emotions at every turn.”
    • “This game has one of the most intense and rich stories out there, good enough to rival the likes of RDR2, the entire Persona series, the Kingdom Hearts games, and much more.”
    • “The mountain stories also give you a bit of background and allow you to test your skills at your own pace, whether that is trying out new tricks or taking a much slower approach, listening to the story and taking in the view.”
    • “The missions feel like a chore though.”
    • “Half of the missions feature 'go to a bunch of places because we said so' or 'follow this person that goes slower than you but moves absolutely erratically so you have to stop every 5 seconds to figure out where the hell you're supposed to be going' as objectives, which wasn't fun in Assassin's Creed and it's not fun here.”
    • “Unfortunately, I cannot in good conscience recommend it to anyone, because of the consequences of its being developed by Ubisoft, who have smothered this love letter to snow sports in a pile of annoying missions, needless unlockables, obnoxious voiceovers and narration, pointless leveling, and un-navigable menus.”

  • music

    387 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and provide a relaxing backdrop while skiing or snowboarding. Some users find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, while others criticize it as repetitive or subpar, often opting to play their own music instead. Overall, the game's sound design and music contribute to a chill experience, but opinions vary widely on the quality and variety of the in-game tracks.

    • “The atmosphere, invoked through the play of light and shadow on the snowy mountain slopes, in combination with the great nature sounds or the cool soundtrack, is outstanding.”
    • “The soundtrack in this game is the second best ever, behind Colin McRae: Dirt 2.”
    • “Steep's amazing soundtrack fits the atmosphere and vibe of the game extraordinarily well, leaving you listening to some of the tracks even when you're not playing.”
    • “The music for the most part is completely terrible and often a blend of hip hop and that cringe type music style you often hear in E3 game trailers.”
    • “The music is just terrible.”
    • “The soundtrack consists of four songs of which I had heard all of by the end of the tutorial.”

  • stability

    138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and control issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Players frequently encounter freezing, unresponsive controls, and visual glitches, particularly when using controllers on PC. While some users find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these issues, many express disappointment, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and akin to a beta test rather than a polished product.

    • “No crashes, almost no glitches or bugs.”
    • “Game runs great, 980ti and 5830k at 4k 40-50 fps.”
    • “I recently came back to it on my new computer with 64GB RAM and GTX 1080ti and it runs great.”
    • “I am incredibly disappointed in this game as when it's working correctly it's fun, but I can't recommend it as the bugs, visual glitches, and poor controls ruin the experience.”
    • “This game is buggy, unfinished, and very little care has gone into it, but what's worse is that you are forced to download further DRM, and it's full of advertising; there are product placements everywhere.”
    • “The entire map is buggy and hard to use.”

  • optimization

    95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly on PC, where it struggles even on high-end systems. While some users noted smooth performance on consoles and certain configurations, others experienced severe stuttering, lag, and controller disconnections, leading to an overall perception of poor optimization. A few players did find the game well-optimized for their setups, but these instances were overshadowed by the widespread complaints about its performance across various hardware.

    • “The game is beautiful and I can't fault the performance on my PC; I would highly recommend using a controller instead of keyboard and mouse.”
    • “Great game and well optimized.”
    • “The graphics are wonderful, and the optimization is pretty solid.”
    • “Poor performance even on very low settings on a 3070.”
    • “It runs so badly it's literally unplayable, constant stuttering and FPS drops even on minimum graphics. One second it will be 60 FPS and the next it will be 5, and the sound is completely broken.”
    • “I am sad to write a bad review for this game but it is so poorly optimized that I had to refund it for getting to play a PowerPoint slideshow... not a fluid game even with low and medium graphics.”

  • monetization

    90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    4% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The monetization in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence of microtransactions and in-game advertisements, which detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate that not all content is locked behind paywalls and that in-game currency can be earned, the constant push for DLC and microtransactions has led others to label it a cash grab. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as overly aggressive, with many players expressing frustration over the intrusive nature of ads and the need for online connectivity.

    • “The monetization was pretty fair; it doesn't constantly bother you to buy cosmetics or anything, it doesn't have a battle pass or any live service elements, and there's very little handholding with tutorials like most modern Ubisoft games.”
    • “The game also has very minimal monetization.”
    • “There are microtransactions in the game for Steep credits, but they are pretty much optional because credits are super easy to come by.”
    • “The in-game purchases and microtransactions really kill it for me.”
    • “This game is actually a landmark title in monetization; they've gone beyond the now standard 'triple dip method' ($$$ for the base game, $$$ for DLC, and $$$ for microtransactions). They've broken new ground and introduced the 'quintuple dip give us money method', not only do you pay for the base game, and the microtransactions and the DLC, but there's a season pass that doesn't give you all the DLC that costs $30 bucks, and they released an expansion DLC which also is not included in the season pass to get even more of your money.”
    • “I paid 10 dollars for this game, and it would be worth a lot more than that if it worked well, but as it is you feel a bit like a sucker starting out a free-to-play with the amount of DLC ads between the fun parts of this steaming pile of a port.”

  • grinding

    89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    6% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 65% negative mentions

    The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a significant and often tedious aspect, with many players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of challenges and the need for extensive time investment to progress. While some enjoy the grind as part of the exploration and competition, others find it excessively demanding and poorly balanced, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall enjoyment of the game. Additionally, the lack of traditional grinding mechanics, such as rail grinding, has disappointed many players, further contributing to the perception of grinding as a negative element in the gameplay experience.

    • “Only a handful (if even) of tricks, no grinding (how do you have no grinding in a mainly snowboarding game -_-).”
    • “Really no grinding tricks in this open world freestyle game??”
    • “No grinding (big disappointment for a lot of people, ubi!)”
    • “An overall great game, but a lot of poorly balanced challenges and overall tedious grinding and searching for new challenges makes this game a solid 7/10. Very fun to pick up and play but can be super tedious and rage-inducing.”
    • “The learning curve was just too short, so once you got all the mechanics down, the game is just a grindy slog because the foundations of the game are just not fun.”
    • “In the higher tier challenges where you have to be borderline flawless, it becomes increasingly infuriating getting sabotaged by this, and it ends up being long tedious grindfests that kill my enjoyment of the game.”

  • humor

    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the hilarious ragdoll physics and over-the-top crash animations that lead to comedic moments during gameplay. Many reviews highlight the fun of racing friends and the joy of character customization, which adds to the lighthearted atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully combines snow sports with a playful sense of humor, making it a source of laughter and entertainment.

    • “If all else fails, the ragdoll physics are a joy to behold, making even the biggest fails more hilarious.”
    • “It's funny and relaxing.”
    • “Not to mention it is funny as hell watching your player ragdoll down the mountainside after miscalculating your landing a tad, with the sounds of crunching bones and your skis and poles going flying.”

  • atmosphere

    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 15% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of relaxing and thrilling moments, creating a cozy yet exhilarating environment that invites exploration and enjoyment of winter sports. Overall, the game's atmospheric qualities are considered a standout feature, making it a memorable experience for players.

    • “The atmosphere, invoked through the play of light and shadow on the snowy mountain slopes, in combination with the great nature sounds or the cool soundtrack, is outstanding.”
    • “The atmosphere of the game is really beautiful, as if the music itself determines your style of play, energetic or relaxed, complementing the experience.”
    • “Steep's amazing soundtrack fits the atmosphere and vibe of the game extraordinarily well, leaving you listening to some of the tracks even when you're not playing.”
    • “Don't let the atmosphere screenshots fool you, they aren't that remarkable even on the highest settings.”
    • “And - maybe it's a small thing - but there doesn't seem to be a water engine in this game at all: no running streams or waterfalls to add to the alpine atmosphere.”
    • “It uses some of the same sounds as Assassin's Creed and Far Cry sometimes, which really breaks the atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    26% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many players enjoying the open-world exploration, diverse challenges, and community events that encourage repeated play. However, some users express concerns about diminishing replay value after extensive playtime, particularly due to limitations in resetting progress and a lack of substantial content beyond initial experiences. Despite these criticisms, many still find the game fun and engaging, especially when on sale.

    • “Experience the thrill of endless replayability as you tackle a wide variety of challenges, compete with friends, and create your own epic stunts.”
    • “Great gameplay, replayability, graphics, open world, and mountain exploration.”
    • “If you are looking for replayability, this is definitely your game!”
    • “Because there's literally no replayability in the most basic sense, I can't recommend this game.”
    • “Past 40-50 hours, this game has pretty much no replay value whatsoever!”
    • “I am sad to report very low replayability, a bland and basic world and a vision which never pays off.”

  • emotional

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players express a mix of exhilaration and frustration in their emotional experiences with the game. The thrill of mastering tricks and exploring the expansive environment evokes a sense of control and achievement, while inconsistencies in gameplay mechanics can lead to moments of irritation. Overall, the game elicits strong feelings, making it both captivating and occasionally exasperating.

    • “It made me feel like a legend, and the DLCs are very good. I would recommend getting Winterfest for a challenge, and Road to Olympics is fun to test out new tricks.”
    • “This game has never made me feel this way before.”
    • “I have so many things to say about this game, but I just can't get them out of myself because I just can't stop playing. I will just put a few points that are touching me right now in my mind.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Character development has received criticism for its lack of depth, with users finding the character design and voice work to be unappealing and poorly executed.

    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
    • “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, lacking any real growth or depth throughout the game.”
    • “The dialogue is poorly written, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
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72%Critics’ scoreBased on 32 critic reviews
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Play Times

12h Median play time
24h Average play time
11h Main story
38h Completionist
5-33h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 72 analyzed playthroughs
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STEEP is a open world shooter game. Common tags for STEEP include first-person and gaming.

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

The main story can be completed in around 11 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 38 hours to finish. On average players spend around 24 hours playing STEEP.

STEEP was released on December 1, 2016.

STEEP was developed by Ubisoft Kiev.

STEEP has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked STEEP for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

STEEP is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.