Bastion is a Action, RPG game from Supergiant Games with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Release year
- 2011
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater Memory: 2 GB Hard Disk Space: 1.0 GB Video Card: 512 MB DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card (shader model 2) DirectX®: 9.0c Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later. Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater Memory: 2 GB RAM Hard Disk Space: 1.5 GB Free Space Video Card: 256 MB OpenGL 2.0 compatible graphics card
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core or Greater Memory: 2 GB RAM Video Card: 512 MB VRAM
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Bastion is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, controller friendly, exploration, and replayable.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, melancholic, and controller friendly.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
melancholic
ToneThe emotional register is quieter, sadder, or bittersweet.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
Steam review snapshots
Great game to play on your steam Deck.Pros: • Incredible atmosphere and storytelling • Fluid, fun combat with great variety in loadouts • The narrator (Rucks) is an all-time…Pros: • Incredible atmosphere and storytelling • Fluid, fun combat with great variety in loadouts • The narrator (Rucks) is an all-time…The game stands out for its unique hand-painted art style and dynamic narration, which creates a memorable experience from beginning to end.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, rpg filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.