Avernum 2: Crystal Souls

Released: 1/14/2015

Avernum 2: Crystal Souls is an epic, indie, fantasy role-playing adventure in a unique, massive world. The subterranean land of Avernum is full of strange caves, cunning dungeons, and the alien inhabitants of the underworld. Explore a massive, underground nation of tunnels and caverns, packed with over 100 towns and dungeons. Fight to complete up to three distinct game-winning quests.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

80.0

Critic Average

4 reviews

Steam User Score

324 reviews

Metacritic User Score

24 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-10.1

Metacritic Disparity

-2.0

Combined Disparity

-6.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

4 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 4 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.0/100. Critics score this game 10.1 points lower than Steam users and 2.0 points lower than Metacritic users.

Sources behind this summary(4 recent of 4)

Digitally Downloaded StaffviaDigitally Downloaded
Feb 4, 2015Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 90.1/100 · -10.1 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -2.0 pts
Jonathan LesterviaDealspwn
Jan 26, 2015Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 90.1/100 · -10.1 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -2.0 pts
Radu HaulicaviaSoftpedia
Jan 24, 2015Launch window
75/100View review
Steam 90.1/100 · -15.1 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · -7.0 pts
James BarnesviaGameWatcher
Jan 20, 2015Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 90.1/100 · -5.1 ptsMetacritic 82/100 · +3.0 pts