Reviews of Overworld

By: Red Asteroid Games

List of user reviews and ratings for Overworld

Total ratings

4.41 (Rating count: 124)

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Review summary

Overall, Overworld is praised as a polished, snack-sized roguelike that shines on mobile. Players love the quick, repeatable runs, charming pixel art, and satisfying progression with many unlockable characters. The ad-free experience and optional IAP are appreciated, and the controls tend to be mobile-friendly for many players. However, some users report clunky UI, unclear indicators, and a steep learning curve with occasional input quirks. Despite the difficulty, the game remains engaging for fans of old-school roguelikes who want short bursts or longer, loot-filled runs.

Pros

Short bite-sized roguelike sessions ideal for mobile with quick, repeatable runs.
Pixel art with retro vibe and original designs plus an 8-bit soundtrack.
Deep replayability with multiple characters, goals, unlocks, and meta progression.
Mobile-friendly controls and portrait-mode-friendly design; easy to pick up.
No ads and optional IAP that speeds progression; strong solo developer support.

Cons

Controls and UI can be clunky or small, with unclear indicators in some sessions.
The game is very challenging and can feel punishing for some players.
Occasional control/input glitches and odd interactions (e.g., tap-to-move attacking air, shop dynamics) that frustrate a subset of players.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 5.00

All time rating average: 4.41

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-02-02	Ja*****	I liked all the animals and that they could be fed. graphics and effects are nice too.
I liked all the animals and that they could be fed. graphics and effects are nice too.
2025-01-03	An*****	After getting about a dozen wins and progressing to hard difficulty steadily, I'm more and more inclined to say that this is the quintessential coffee-break roguelike experience tailored to Android. Very polished and very unique, too
After getting about a dozen wins and progressing to hard difficulty steadily, I'm more and more inclined to say that this is the quintessential coffee-break roguelike experience tailored to Android. Very polished and very unique, too
2024-11-23	ja*****	Would reccomend. Fun little rogue like with runs that can be completed pretty quickly, great replayability. The short run time means you can pick up and play it without worrying about losing much progress when you have to close it, easy to understand where you are when continuing from a previous save. Mechanics are pretty simple but the variety of characters and their playstyles/ interactions with the world keep things fresh. Also satisfying filling in the gallery with new items.
Would reccomend. Fun little rogue like with runs that can be completed pretty quickly, great replayability. The short run time means you can pick up and play it without worrying about losing much progress when you have to close it, easy to understand where you are when continuing from a previous save. Mechanics are pretty simple but the variety of characters and their playstyles/ interactions with the world keep things fresh. Also satisfying filling in the gallery with new items.
2024-11-03	Ju*****	Super miniature roguelite that captures that retro vibe perfectly. Original designs and mechanics.
Super miniature roguelite that captures that retro vibe perfectly. Original designs and mechanics.
2024-08-30	wi*****	It is a very cute game Ind I love the halfling!
It is a very cute game Ind I love the halfling!
2024-08-13	Da*****	I am loving the pixel art and right off the bat you get into the action. Great RPG game! I cannot wait to play more, also glad it is in portrait mode and the controls are really good for mobile
I am loving the pixel art and right off the bat you get into the action. Great RPG game! I cannot wait to play more, also glad it is in portrait mode and the controls are really good for mobile
2024-08-03	Sa*****	This game is very fun to pick up and play. The pixel art is amazing, the music is fun to listen to and the random quest system keeps me hooked. Would recommend you play this one.
This game is very fun to pick up and play. The pixel art is amazing, the music is fun to listen to and the random quest system keeps me hooked. Would recommend you play this one.
2024-06-05	Ia*****	Great game. I love the 8 bit soundtrack. Very cool and retro. I'm very impressed with it. Looks like a lot of work went into it. Lots of charm! Keep up the great work!
Great game. I love the 8 bit soundtrack. Very cool and retro. I'm very impressed with it. Looks like a lot of work went into it. Lots of charm! Keep up the great work!
2024-05-10	Dr*****	Even though I'm a fully grown man and this game is Design for children I still love to play these types of games I've been playing them since, I've been getting deeply addicted into this game and loving every bit of it 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 9/10
Even though I'm a fully grown man and this game is Design for children I still love to play these types of games I've been playing them since, I've been getting deeply addicted into this game and loving every bit of it 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 9/10
2023-08-26	Ja*****	Roguelike with clever implementation of goals. Lots to explore. Short games make it easy to pick up and play. Well done.
Roguelike with clever implementation of goals. Lots to explore. Short games make it easy to pick up and play. Well done.