Play it if
You want a story-driven action game with real emotion.
Skip it if
You want light-hearted fun.
The hype
“A masterpiece”
The facts
An emotional, heavy action game with some slow parts
Fact sheet
- Players
- Single-player
- Online play
- No
- Cross-play
- No
- Solo
- Single-player only
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Typical playtime
- ~25 hours
- Steam Deck
- Verified
1The pitch
Kratos has left his past in Greece behind. When a stranger attacks their home, he and Atreus begin a journey that tests their relationship.
2How it plays
Combat is heavy and precise, built around the Leviathan Axe you can throw and recall. Atreus helps in fights, and the world opens up as you explore the lake.
3Hype vs facts
The hype calls it a masterpiece, and the story and combat earn it. The facts: puzzles and backtracking slow things down in places.
4Look & sound
Presented in what feels like a single continuous shot, with excellent acting and music.
5Setup & value
It lists at $49.99, runs on Windows and is Verified on Steam Deck.
Best bits
- Powerful story
- Heavy, satisfying combat
- Verified on Steam Deck
Watch out
- Some backtracking
- Slow start
Score sheet
- Craft 25%
- 94
- Fun 25%
- 94
- Easy to love 15%
- 86
- Lasting value 20%
- 82
- Value 15%
- 88
94 × 25% + 94 × 25% + 86 × 15% + 82 × 20% + 88 × 15% = 89.50 → 90
The clear verdict
Verdict
“God of War is a modern classic. One of the safest picks on Steam.”
By the Clear Bet Review editorial desk · Updated 20 Oct 2026 · How we score · Report an error
