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Atomic Heart

Atomic Heart

Released: 2/21/2023

Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots. Well, that's how it used to be. With the launch of the latest robot-control system mere days away, only a tragic accident or a global conspiracy could disrupt it… The unstoppable course of technology along with secret experiments have brought rise to mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots—all suddenly rebelling against their creators. Only you can stop them and find out what lies behind the idealized world. Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life in explosive and frenetic encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each unique opponent. Combine your skills and resources, use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good. • An utopian world, both mad and sublime • Visceral, spectacular and unforgiving combat • Blast giant machines and mutants using your multiple skills and advanced weapons • Upgrade your arsenal and equipment

Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots. Well, that's how it used to be. With the launch of the latest robot-control system mere days away, only a tragic accident or a global conspiracy could disrupt it… The unstoppable course of technology along with secret experiments have brought rise to mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots—all suddenly rebelling against their creators. Only you can stop them and find out what lies behind the idealized world. Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life in explosive and frenetic encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each unique opponent. Combine your skills and resources, use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good. • An utopian world, both mad and sublime • Visceral, spectacular and unforgiving combat • Blast giant machines and mutants using your multiple skills and advanced weapons • Upgrade your arsenal and equipment

Welcome to a utopian world of wonders and perfection, in which humans live in harmony with their loyal and fervent robots. Well, that's how it used to be. With the launch of the latest robot-control system mere days away, only a tragic accident or a global conspiracy could disrupt it… The unstoppable course of technology along with secret experiments have brought rise to mutant creatures, terrifying machines and superpowered robots—all suddenly rebelling against their creators. Only you can stop them and find out what lies behind the idealized world. Using the combat abilities granted by your experimental power glove, your arsenal of blades and cutting-edge weaponry, fight for your life in explosive and frenetic encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each unique opponent. Combine your skills and resources, use the environment and upgrade your equipment to overcome challenges and fight for good. • An utopian world, both mad and sublime • Visceral, spectacular and unforgiving combat • Blast giant machines and mutants using your multiple skills and advanced weapons • Upgrade your arsenal and equipment

Critics
72
Steam
81
Metacritic
68

Score Breakdown

72.1

Critic Average

110 reviews

81

Steam User Score

58,159 reviews

68

Metacritic User Score

1,597 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.0
Metacritic Disparity
+4.1
Combined Disparity
-2.5

Average of both sources

Review Timing

61 early (55%)46 launch window (42%)3 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Based on 110 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 72.1/100. Critics score this game 9.0 points lower than Steam users and 4.1 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 110)+
  1. Luca GiordanoviaIndie Games Devel
    Oct 31, 2025·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 81.2/100 · -1.2 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  2. Francesco PollaraviaSTWGames Italia
    Feb 28, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 81.2/100 · -1.2 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  3. César RodriguesviaFun Factor
    Jul 11, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 81.2/100 · -21.2 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · -8.0 pts
  4. Fingal BelmontviaNiche Gamer
    Mar 25, 2023·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 81.2/100 · -1.2 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +12.0 pts
  5. Daniele DituriviaHynerd.it
    Mar 14, 2023·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 81.2/100 · +3.8 ptsMetacritic 68/100 · +17.0 pts