// Returnal(2021)

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About Returnal

Returnal is a 2021 roguelike third-person shooter video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It follows Selene Vassos, an astronaut who lands on the planet Atropos in search of the mysterious "White Shadow" signal and finds herself trapped in a time loop. After crash-landing on a shape-shifting alien planet, Selene finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Every time she’s defeated, the player is forced to restart the journey.

Release Date

Apr 30, 2021

Developer

Housemarque

Publisher

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Returnal FAQ & buying guide

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Is Returnal worth buying?

CriticalPixel community

81/100

1 review

Steam

81.5% positive

'Very Positive', 10,330 reviews

Critics (IGDB)

90/100

19 critics

What Steam players say about Returnal81/100

by CriticalPixel

What is Returnal about?

Break the cycle of chaos on an always-changing alien planet where even death is no escape. After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated – forced to restart her journey every time she dies.

ActionBullet HellRogue-likeSingleplayerCo-opFemale ProtagonistOnline Co-OpAction Roguelike

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Returnal?

Right now the lowest price for Returnal we're tracking is $16.80 at YuPlay — 72% below Steam's $59.99. We compare 7 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Returnal has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Returnal is $16.28 at YuPlay on June 13, 2026. The current best price is about 3% above that low.

Is Returnal worth buying?

Based on 1 community review on CriticalPixel, Returnal has an average score of 81.0/100. Read the individual reviews on this page to see what players liked and disliked.

When was Returnal released?

Returnal released on April 30, 2021, developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

What platforms is Returnal available on?

Returnal is available on PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do Returnal prices drop?

Returnal last hit a new low of $16.28 on June 13, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $16.80. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Returnal?

The cheapest Returnal price right now is $16.80 at YuPlay, 72% below the Steam price.

Returnal price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
YuPlayBest price	Steam · Global	-75%	$16.80	Buy Returnal at YuPlay
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$18.34	Buy Returnal at Gamivo
Kinguin	Steam · Global	—	$18.51	Buy Returnal at Kinguin
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-72%	$19.39	Buy Returnal at Instant Gaming
Steam	Steam	—	$59.99	Buy Returnal at Steam
Green Man Gaming	Steam · North America	—	$59.99	Buy Returnal at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $16.28 at YuPlay on Jun 13, 2026 — the current best price is 3% above it.

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