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Figment

Figment

Released: 6/28/2018

A controller is recommended to play this game. A musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind... Welcome to the world of Figment. A strange and surreal world; a place filled with our deepest thoughts, urges and memories, populated by the many voices we hear in our heads. This mind has been quiet and calm for many years. But something has changed. New thoughts have started to emerge - taking the shape of nightmarish creatures who spread fear wherever they go. The only hope is for the grumpy Dusty, the mind's former voice of courage, to get back to his old self and help the mind to face its fears. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind, solving puzzles to set things straight, beating back the nightmares and seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Experience how traditionally hand-painted brushstrokes come to life in a world filled with surreal art, colorful illustrations and charming characters. Experience the unique artstyles of the joyful Freedom Isles, the radiant Clockwork Town and the ominous Pathways. Music is an integral part of Figment. Explore a rhythmic environment full of trumpet trees, piano houses and singing enemies and discover how your actions influence this musical universe and its dynamic soundtrack. Take an emotional journey to face universal human fears and help Dusty bring peace to the mind again. Overcome the Nightmares by using their dirty tricks to your advantage. Figment offers various challenges for all kind of players. Swing your sword skillfully at the enemies, rack your brain to solve puzzles and combine the two in epic musical boss battles.

A controller is recommended to play this game. A musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind... Welcome to the world of Figment. A strange and surreal world; a place filled with our deepest thoughts, urges and memories, populated by the many voices we hear in our heads. This mind has been quiet and calm for many years. But something has changed. New thoughts have started to emerge - taking the shape of nightmarish creatures who spread fear wherever they go. The only hope is for the grumpy Dusty, the mind's former voice of courage, to get back to his old self and help the mind to face its fears. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind, solving puzzles to set things straight, beating back the nightmares and seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Experience how traditionally hand-painted brushstrokes come to life in a world filled with surreal art, colorful illustrations and charming characters. Experience the unique artstyles of the joyful Freedom Isles, the radiant Clockwork Town and the ominous Pathways. Music is an integral part of Figment. Explore a rhythmic environment full of trumpet trees, piano houses and singing enemies and discover how your actions influence this musical universe and its dynamic soundtrack. Take an emotional journey to face universal human fears and help Dusty bring peace to the mind again. Overcome the Nightmares by using their dirty tricks to your advantage. Figment offers various challenges for all kind of players. Swing your sword skillfully at the enemies, rack your brain to solve puzzles and combine the two in epic musical boss battles.

A controller is recommended to play this game. A musical action-adventure set in the recesses of the human mind... Welcome to the world of Figment. A strange and surreal world; a place filled with our deepest thoughts, urges and memories, populated by the many voices we hear in our heads. This mind has been quiet and calm for many years. But something has changed. New thoughts have started to emerge - taking the shape of nightmarish creatures who spread fear wherever they go. The only hope is for the grumpy Dusty, the mind's former voice of courage, to get back to his old self and help the mind to face its fears. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind, solving puzzles to set things straight, beating back the nightmares and seeking to restore the courage that's been lost. Experience how traditionally hand-painted brushstrokes come to life in a world filled with surreal art, colorful illustrations and charming characters. Experience the unique artstyles of the joyful Freedom Isles, the radiant Clockwork Town and the ominous Pathways. Music is an integral part of Figment. Explore a rhythmic environment full of trumpet trees, piano houses and singing enemies and discover how your actions influence this musical universe and its dynamic soundtrack. Take an emotional journey to face universal human fears and help Dusty bring peace to the mind again. Overcome the Nightmares by using their dirty tricks to your advantage. Figment offers various challenges for all kind of players. Swing your sword skillfully at the enemies, rack your brain to solve puzzles and combine the two in epic musical boss battles.

Critics
77
Steam
87
Metacritic
70

Score Breakdown

77.3

Critic Average

29 reviews

87

Steam User Score

5,612 reviews

70

Metacritic User Score

118 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-9.8
Metacritic Disparity
+7.3
Combined Disparity
-1.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

14 early (48%)9 launch window (31%)6 late (21%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 29 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 77.3/100. Critics score this game 9.8 points lower than Steam users and 7.3 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 29)+
  1. Kyle JohnsonviaTechRaptor
    May 23, 2019·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · +2.9 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +20.0 pts
  2. Joshua BroadwellviaGameSkinny
    May 14, 2019·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · +2.9 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +20.0 pts
  3. Mike NigrelliviaCulture of Gaming
    May 14, 2019·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -12.1 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +5.0 pts
  4. PlayStation Universe StaffviaPlayStation Universe
    May 14, 2019·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -7.1 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +10.0 pts
  5. GamePitt StaffviaGamePitt
    Dec 4, 2018·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 87.1/100 · -2.1 ptsMetacritic 70/100 · +15.0 pts