Pyre is a Action, RPG game from Supergiant Games with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.99
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Dual Core 3.0ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / OpenGL 2.1+ support Storage: 9 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.7.5 (latest macOS release recommended) Processor: Dual Core 3.0ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / OpenGL 2.1+ support Storage: 7 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: glibc 2.17+, 32/64-bit Processor: Dual Core 3.0ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / OpenGL 2.1+ support Storage: 9 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Pyre is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, replayable, high skill ceiling, and controller friendly.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, hand-drawn, and replayable.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
Steam review snapshots
It’s easy to understand—score by getting the orb into the enemy pyre—but the matches have a lot of strategy in positioning, timing…You lead a group of outcasts through a strange purgatory, and every step of the story makes you feel like you’re traveling…Definitely play with a controller.I played this with friends where we each played different characters which really brought it to life for me but playing it…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, emotional story, hand-drawn style, replayable play, and a high skill ceiling. Strong atmosphere and emotional story Replayable structure with tactical combat Controller friendly, single-player focus
Who might skip it
You want a game with a plain tone You prefer low-skill, low-mastery play You are not interested in tactical combat