Painkiller

Released: 10/21/2025

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

60.0

Critic Average

51 reviews

Steam User Score

1,233 reviews

Metacritic User Score

43 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+4.6

Metacritic Disparity

+25.0

Combined Disparity

+14.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

50 launch window (98%)1 late (2%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 51)

Stuart CullenviaTechStomper
Dec 21, 2025Late review
50/100View review
Steam 55.4/100 · -5.4 ptsMetacritic 35/100 · +15.0 pts
Mobin NiamaneshviaCriticLenz
Dec 5, 2025Launch window
40/100View review
Steam 55.4/100 · -15.4 ptsMetacritic 35/100 · +5.0 pts
Paul FarrellyviaGeekGasm
Dec 2, 2025Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 55.4/100 · +14.6 ptsMetacritic 35/100 · +35.0 pts
Jonathan WhiteviaNiche Gamer
Nov 12, 2025Launch window
40/100View review
Steam 55.4/100 · -15.4 ptsMetacritic 35/100 · +5.0 pts
Vincenzo Augusto ZandonáviaGameBlast
Nov 12, 2025Launch window
65/100View review
Steam 55.4/100 · +9.6 ptsMetacritic 35/100 · +30.0 pts