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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake

Released: 2/28/2024

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale filled with discovery, loss, adventure, and mystery. With their father suffering from a deadly illness, two brothers must bravely set out to find the “Water of Life,” the one cure that can save him. With no option for failure the brothers must rely on each other using their individual skills to protect one another and overcome the obstacles ahead in this unforgettable journey. A TIMELESS CLASSIC REMADE Hailed by critics when it was originally released, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is back! Faithful to the gameplay and touching story from 2013, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake features rebuilt characters and landscapes based on the original and has been updated to the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Paired with a re-recorded soundtrack with a live orchestra, prepare for an emotional experience that will take your adventure to all new heights. EMBARK ON A FANTASTICAL EPIC Solve puzzles, discover hidden stories, traverse dangerous locations, and fight deadly bosses. In single-player mode, navigate this story as both brothers in tandem or play in local co-op with a friend, each controlling one of the brothers as you play together. GET IMMERSED IN THE EMOTIONAL WORLD OF BROTHERS Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is full of hidden details that reward those who seek them out. In addition to the original hidden treats and rich storyline, the remake has added new secrets to be discovered.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale filled with discovery, loss, adventure, and mystery. With their father suffering from a deadly illness, two brothers must bravely set out to find the “Water of Life,” the one cure that can save him. With no option for failure the brothers must rely on each other using their individual skills to protect one another and overcome the obstacles ahead in this unforgettable journey. A TIMELESS CLASSIC REMADE Hailed by critics when it was originally released, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is back! Faithful to the gameplay and touching story from 2013, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake features rebuilt characters and landscapes based on the original and has been updated to the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Paired with a re-recorded soundtrack with a live orchestra, prepare for an emotional experience that will take your adventure to all new heights. EMBARK ON A FANTASTICAL EPIC Solve puzzles, discover hidden stories, traverse dangerous locations, and fight deadly bosses. In single-player mode, navigate this story as both brothers in tandem or play in local co-op with a friend, each controlling one of the brothers as you play together. GET IMMERSED IN THE EMOTIONAL WORLD OF BROTHERS Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is full of hidden details that reward those who seek them out. In addition to the original hidden treats and rich storyline, the remake has added new secrets to be discovered.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale filled with discovery, loss, adventure, and mystery. With their father suffering from a deadly illness, two brothers must bravely set out to find the “Water of Life,” the one cure that can save him. With no option for failure the brothers must rely on each other using their individual skills to protect one another and overcome the obstacles ahead in this unforgettable journey. A TIMELESS CLASSIC REMADE Hailed by critics when it was originally released, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is back! Faithful to the gameplay and touching story from 2013, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake features rebuilt characters and landscapes based on the original and has been updated to the latest generation of graphics, performance, and gameplay. Paired with a re-recorded soundtrack with a live orchestra, prepare for an emotional experience that will take your adventure to all new heights. EMBARK ON A FANTASTICAL EPIC Solve puzzles, discover hidden stories, traverse dangerous locations, and fight deadly bosses. In single-player mode, navigate this story as both brothers in tandem or play in local co-op with a friend, each controlling one of the brothers as you play together. GET IMMERSED IN THE EMOTIONAL WORLD OF BROTHERS Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is full of hidden details that reward those who seek them out. In addition to the original hidden treats and rich storyline, the remake has added new secrets to be discovered.

Critics
80
Steam
71
Metacritic
73

Score Breakdown

80.0

Critic Average

50 reviews

71

Steam User Score

1,234 reviews

73

Metacritic User Score

126 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+9.0
Metacritic Disparity
+7.0
Combined Disparity
+8.0

Average of both sources

Review Timing

17 early (34%)31 launch window (62%)2 late (4%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 50 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 80.0/100. Critics score this game 9.0 points higher than Steam users and 7.0 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 50)+
  1. Chiara RosciniviaIndie Games Devel
    May 16, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 71.0/100 · +9.0 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · +7.0 pts
  2. Heidi HawesviaWayTooManyGames
    May 1, 2024·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 71.0/100 · +4.0 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · +2.0 pts
  3. Jason BollaviaGarage Band Gamers
    Apr 2, 2024·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 71.0/100 · -1.0 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · -3.0 pts
  4. Zahid AhmedviaPlayStation Universe
    Mar 25, 2024·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 71.0/100 · +14.0 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · +12.0 pts
  5. Jordan AndowviaAnalog Stick Gaming
    Mar 23, 2024·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 71.0/100 · +9.0 ptsMetacritic 73/100 · +7.0 pts