Returnal

Die, repeat

Released on 30 April 2021 on PS5, then on 15 February 2023 on PC, Returnal follows Selene, an astronaut stranded on the planet Atropos. Each death restarts the cycle and reshapes the world: players chain intense fights, gear discoveries and fragments of a mysterious story.

What the press says

On PS5, Push Square (9/10) praises an addictive rogue-lite structure, best-in-class arcade gameplay, varied gear and fantastic DualSense use, but notes some low-quality textures, a hard-to-read mini map and occasional frame hitches. GamesRadar+ (4/5) likes the engaging action, intriguing story and use of PS5 features, while finding the level design frustrating at times and luck too dominant. VGC (4/5) says it redefines 'one more go'.

Editions and prices

Checked on 12 November 2026, with no sale open to everyone: the game costs €79.99 on the PlayStation Store (PS5) and €59.99 on Steam; the Special Digital Edition costs €89.99 on the PlayStation Store. It is also included in PlayStation Plus, which is not counted here.

Who is it for?

Fans of demanding shooters and rogue-lites who are ready to die often to progress. Players after a linear, accessible adventure may be put off.

Press average

The score block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews of the PS5 version, checked on 12 November 2026: Push Square 9/10, GamesRadar+ 4/5 and VGC 4/5. Each score is converted to /20 and averaged with equal weight. The PC version is not covered. This summary is not a hands-on review.