God of War — Is It Worth Playing?

His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters.

Jan 2022+175 followers/wkRPGby Santa Monica Studio$19.99
Quick verdict God of War holds 97% positive across 77,938 Steam reviews. It's drawing steady follower growth. If you enjoy RPG games like SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery, it's an easy one to check out.

About God of War

Enter the Norse realm His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. Grasp a second chance Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son. Journey to a dark, elemental world of fearsome creatures From the marble and columns of ornate Olympus to the gritty forests, mountains and caves of pre-Viking Norse lore, this is a distinctly new realm with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters and gods. Engage in visceral, physical combat With an over the shoulder camera that brings the player closer to the action than ever before, fights in God of War™ mirror the pantheon of Norse creatures Kratos will face: grand, gritty and grueling. A new main weapon and new abilities retain the defining spirit of the God of War series while presenting a vision of conflict that forges new ground in the genre. PC FEATURES High Fidelity Graphics Striking visuals enhanced on PC. Enjoy true 4K resolution, on supported devices, [MU1] with unlocked framerates for peak performance. Dial in your settings via a wide range of graphical presets and options including higher resolution shadows, improved screen space reflections, the addition of GTAO and SSDO, and much more. NVIDIA® DLSS and Reflex Support Quality meets performance. Harness the AI power of NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) to boost frame rates and generate beautiful, sharp images on select Nvidia GPUs. Utilize NVIDIA Reflex low latency technology allowing you to react quicker and hit harder combos with the responsive gameplay you crave on GeForce GPUs. Controls Customization Play your way. With support for the DUALSHOCK®4 and DUALSENSE® wireless controllers, a wide range of other gamepads, and fully customizable bindings for mouse and keyboard, you have the power to fine-tune every action to match your playstyle. Ultra-wide Support Immerse yourself like never before. Journey through the Norse realms taking in breathtaking vistas in panoramic widescreen. With 21:9 ultra-widescreen support, God of War™ presents a cinema quality experience that further expands the original seamless theatrical vision.

Description via Steam.

Key Stats

Followers
297,596
Followers / week
+175
24h peak players
5,153
Steam reviews
97% · 77,938
Genre
RPG
Developer
Santa Monica Studio
Release
Jan 2022
Price
$19.99

Should You Play God of War?

Who it's for: fans of RPG games like SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.

Enter the Norse realm His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same. Grasp a second chance Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son. Journey to a dark, elemental world of fearsome creatures From t…

God of War is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's drawing steady follower growth right now.

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System Requirements & Platforms

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Platforms: Windows

Minimum

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel i5-2500k (4 core 3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 (4 core 3.1 GHz) · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 (4 GB) or AMD R9 290X (4 GB) · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 70 GB available space · Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system · OS: Windows 10 · Processor: Intel i5-6600k (4 core 3.5 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G (4 core 3.6 GHz) · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6 GB) or AMD RX 570 (4 GB) · DirectX: Version 11 · Storage: 70 GB available space · Additional Notes: DirectX feature level 11_1 required

God of War — Frequently Asked Questions

When does God of War release?
God of War released on Jan 2022 and is available now on Steam.
What kind of game is God of War?
God of War is a RPG game. His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters.
Is God of War multiplayer or co-op?
No — God of War is listed as single-player only on Steam.
Is God of War on Steam Deck or consoles?
God of War runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
How much does God of War cost?
God of War is priced at $19.99 on Steam.
What are God of War's system requirements?
The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
Is God of War worth playing in 2026?
Yes — God of War holds 97% positive across 77,938 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
Who made God of War?
God of War is developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC.
What games is God of War similar to?
God of War sits alongside RPG games such as SoulQuest, Console Kingdom, The Witch's Bakery.
What platforms is God of War on?
God of War is available on Windows.

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