End of Abyss has a Metascore of 76 ("Generally Favorable") from 15 critic reviews on Metacritic: 10 positive, 5 mixed and none negative. On OpenCritic it holds a 73 Top Critic Average with 56% of critics recommending it. Scores range from 9/10 (PlayStation Universe, GamingTrend, VDGMS) down to 6/10 (IGN, GameSpot, GamingBolt). Critics agree on the atmosphere and map design; the low scores point to bugs, sparse guidance and bullet-sponge enemies.
End of Abyss scores at a glance
| Aggregator | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic Metascore | 76 — Generally Favorable | 15 critic reviews (10 positive, 5 mixed, 0 negative) |
| Metacritic user score | 7.9 | About 45 user ratings at the time of writing |
| OpenCritic Top Critic Average | 73 — Fair | 18 critic reviews, 56% recommend |
| PlayStation Store rating | 4.33 / 5 | About 1,190 player ratings |
Figures were checked on October 6, 2026, five days after launch. Aggregate scores move as more reviews arrive, so the live numbers on Metacritic and OpenCritic may differ slightly.
Every major review score
| Outlet | Score | Verdict in brief |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation Universe | 9/10 | "The surprise hit of the year" |
| GamingTrend | 90/100 | A challenging yet rewarding adventure with an intricately crafted facility |
| VDGMS | 9/10 | The closest any game has come to capturing what made its influences special |
| Digital Chumps | 8.5/10 | Survival horror through the eyes of Little Nightmares |
| Game Informer | 8/10 | Loved the cold, industrial hallways despite glitches |
| Push Square | 8/10 | A moody, cinematic Metroidvania that is brutally hands-off at times |
| DualShockers | 8/10 | One of the better Metroidvanias this year |
| Shacknews | 8/10 | A tight, well-paced adventure that uses its creepy setting well |
| TechRaptor | 8/10 | A fantastic job of creating an eerie world |
| COGconnected | 78/100 | Unsettling atmosphere, but navigation guidance could improve |
| Noisy Pixel | 75/100 | Great exploration, held back by enemy durability and repetition |
| GameRant | 7/10 | Tense combat and exploration with some frustrating shortcomings |
| IGN | 6/10 | A striking atmosphere isn't enough to carry it higher |
| GameSpot | 6/10 | 13 inconsistent hours: long stretches of excitement broken by annoyance |
| GamingBolt | 6/10 | A dark sci-fi atmosphere dragged down by gameplay frustrations |
What critics praised
- Atmosphere: nearly every review singles out the cold, dark, Alien-inspired facility and its sound design.
- Map and level design: Game Informer and DualShockers praise an interconnected facility full of shortcuts. See the map guide.
- The Scanner: reviewers liked scanning enemies, walls and doors to plan routes. See the Scanner guide.
- Progression: Push Square found upgrades meaningful, and GamingTrend liked the suit mods and health boosters.
Why some critics scored it lower
- Bugs at launch: Game Informer and Push Square hit invisible walls, doors that would not open and a map that kept showing unlocked doors as locked. Most of these were addressed in the first patches.
- Little guidance: COGconnected and Push Square both say it is easy to wander without knowing where to go next.
- Tough enemies: several reviews call mid-game enemies bullet sponges, and Game Informer found large boss health bars tedious with the pistol. See the boss guide.
- No fast travel: reviewers repeatedly ask for fast travel between safe rooms because of the backtracking.
GameSpot later noted that a patch released one day after launch fixed most of its complaints, so some lower scores reflect the pre-patch build.
Is it worth it, based on the scores?
A 76 Metascore at US$29.99 puts End of Abyss in solid recommend territory for fans of survival horror and Metroidvanias. If you dislike backtracking or getting lost, the 6/10 reviews describe exactly the frustrations you would hit. For length, see how long to beat; for the full review round-up, see the reviews page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the End of Abyss Metacritic score?
76 out of 100 from 15 critic reviews, rated "Generally Favorable", as of October 6, 2026.
What did IGN give End of Abyss?
6/10. IGN praised the atmosphere but felt it was not enough to lift the game higher.
Is End of Abyss on OpenCritic?
Yes. It has a 73 Top Critic Average and a "Fair" rating, with 56% of critics recommending it.
This page only uses details from official store pages, developer statements and hands-on press previews. Anything unconfirmed before the October 1, 2026 launch is left out and will be added once verified. Last research pass: October 6, 2026.
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