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Degrees of Separation

Degrees of Separation

Released: 2/14/2019

Degrees of Separation is a 2D puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game's environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments. The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together...or tear them apart. 2D ADVENTURE PLATFORMING Experience beautifully crafted 2D worlds with a deeply immersive art style based on the aspects of contrasting temperatures. INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING Discover the potential of dual protagonists Ember and Rime and follow a complex story by acclaimed video game writer Chris Avellone. ENVIRONMENTAL PUZZLES Navigate distinct worlds and solve complex puzzles to organically alter situations and surroundings. COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY Harness the powers of Ember and Rime in both single-player and cooperative multiplayer to interact with the environment in a variety of ways, both separately and as a team. NON-LINEAR LEVELS Traverse through diverse landscapes that each introduce a new game mechanic, weaving together gameplay, narrative, and character progression.

Degrees of Separation is a 2D puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game's environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments. The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together...or tear them apart. 2D ADVENTURE PLATFORMING Experience beautifully crafted 2D worlds with a deeply immersive art style based on the aspects of contrasting temperatures. INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING Discover the potential of dual protagonists Ember and Rime and follow a complex story by acclaimed video game writer Chris Avellone. ENVIRONMENTAL PUZZLES Navigate distinct worlds and solve complex puzzles to organically alter situations and surroundings. COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY Harness the powers of Ember and Rime in both single-player and cooperative multiplayer to interact with the environment in a variety of ways, both separately and as a team. NON-LINEAR LEVELS Traverse through diverse landscapes that each introduce a new game mechanic, weaving together gameplay, narrative, and character progression.

Degrees of Separation is a 2D puzzle-adventure game that requires players to harness the elements of heat and cold to succeed. Two contrasting souls, Ember and Rime, are separated by an enigmatic force, and must use their respective powers to progress through a spectacular world of fantasy and adventure. Players take on the roles of Ember and Rime in single-player and cooperative multiplayer to solve the game's environmental obstacles, drawing on their unique skills to traverse through beautiful, puzzle-filled environments. The two will learn to lean on one another, their individual forces working to bring them closer together...or tear them apart. 2D ADVENTURE PLATFORMING Experience beautifully crafted 2D worlds with a deeply immersive art style based on the aspects of contrasting temperatures. INNOVATIVE STORYTELLING Discover the potential of dual protagonists Ember and Rime and follow a complex story by acclaimed video game writer Chris Avellone. ENVIRONMENTAL PUZZLES Navigate distinct worlds and solve complex puzzles to organically alter situations and surroundings. COOPERATIVE GAMEPLAY Harness the powers of Ember and Rime in both single-player and cooperative multiplayer to interact with the environment in a variety of ways, both separately and as a team. NON-LINEAR LEVELS Traverse through diverse landscapes that each introduce a new game mechanic, weaving together gameplay, narrative, and character progression.

Critics
68
Steam
80
Metacritic
60

Score Breakdown

68.3

Critic Average

34 reviews

80

Steam User Score

1,301 reviews

60

Metacritic User Score

27 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-12.0
Metacritic Disparity
+8.3
Combined Disparity
-1.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

33 launch window (97%)1 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 34 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 68.3/100. Critics score this game 12.0 points lower than Steam users and 8.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 34)+
  1. Łukasz AnkudoviaPixelophobia
    Nov 11, 2019·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 80.3/100 · -5.3 ptsMetacritic 60/100 · +15.0 pts
  2. Leo StevensonviaPowerUp!
    Apr 9, 2019·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 80.3/100 · -15.3 ptsMetacritic 60/100 · +5.0 pts
  3. Hugh MitchellviaImpulsegamer
    Apr 3, 2019·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 80.3/100 · -10.3 ptsMetacritic 60/100 · +10.0 pts
  4. Jakub PokornýviaSECTOR.sk
    Mar 18, 2019·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 80.3/100 · -0.3 ptsMetacritic 60/100 · +20.0 pts
  5. James JonesviaNintendoWorldReport
    Mar 18, 2019·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 80.3/100 · -15.3 ptsMetacritic 60/100 · +5.0 pts