Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 84% positive across 89 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4160 games).
Visuals & audio86% positive · 83 mentions
“I've just completed the new module "In the beginning" in TP: Reawakened. First, let me say how beautiful the graphics are in the entire remake. In the Beginning, you are contemporary with Alexandra and the team, as they create the programs…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 57 h played
Story & writing95% positive · 63 mentions
“I've just completed the new module "In the beginning" in TP: Reawakened. First, let me say how beautiful the graphics are in the entire remake. In the Beginning, you are contemporary with Alexandra and the team, as they create the programs…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 57 h played
Price & value91% positive · 56 mentions
“Proper remaster of one of the most criminally underrated games ever. I played the original in 2015 and it was one of the best gaming experiences I ever had. Not only were the puzzles engaging and the philosophical exploration fun, but the…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 41 h played
Gameplay & mechanics93% positive · 42 mentions
“Both Talos Principles are already masterpieces on their own. Why remaster the first? Well, Croteam is showing everyone how it should be done. Better menu and Photomode from Talos 2, more options, QoL updates to the gameplay, more…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 36 h played
Performance & stability61% positive · 38 mentions
“Oh. My. Gosh. This might be one of the best games I've ever played. PROS There's developer commentary that lets you in on insider info The visuals The puzzles are very difficult and logical The game is not linear, thus you can visit and…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 180 h played
Content & longevity89% positive · 35 mentions
“One of the best puzzle games ever made. As all remasters, I will split this review in two parts. The original Talos Principle is a classic. It involves a simulated virtual world where you as a robot have to solve puzzles with a few…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 32 h played
Difficulty & balance92% positive · 26 mentions
“This game is a good example of why I think Steam should go back to a star rating system as opposed to this binary "Recommended vs. Not Recommended" system. The remake is a beautiful rendition of the original game, and I thoroughly enjoyed…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 40 h played
Controls & UI79% positive · 24 mentions
“Both Talos Principles are already masterpieces on their own. Why remaster the first? Well, Croteam is showing everyone how it should be done. Better menu and Photomode from Talos 2, more options, QoL updates to the gameplay, more…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 36 h played
Multiplayer & community90% positive · 21 mentions
“This game is a good example of why I think Steam should go back to a star rating system as opposed to this binary "Recommended vs. Not Recommended" system. The remake is a beautiful rendition of the original game, and I thoroughly enjoyed…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2026 · 40 h played
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