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NieR:Automata™

Image: Steam / Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc.

  • Action RPG
  • Story
  • Open world

An action RPG starring androids on a ruined Earth overrun by machines: fast combat with a drone firing at your side, sections that turn into a shoot 'em up, and a story told over several playthroughs from different perspectives.

Why play it now

When you've got weeks ahead of you: to reach the final ending you have to finish the game three times in a row.

Who it's for

For anyone who values story and music above all else: that's what critics praised most.

When not to pick it

If repetition wears you down: seeing everything means replaying a lot, and the combat can get repetitive.

What it offers

  • Story: 95 out of 100
  • Combat / action: 80 out of 100
  • Exploring: 50 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller
Partial controller support
Accessibility
Adjustable difficulty and no timed inputs
Disk space
50 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck
Playable
Steam reviews
87% positive (154,343)
Metacritic
84/100
Developer
Square Enix, PlatinumGames Inc.
Release date
17 MAR 2017
Steam genres
Action, RPG

Based on what the game states on Steam.

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