Big Walk Review — Metacritic, Steam & Critic Scores
Review scores at a glance
Big Walk received strong reviews across the board. As of August 9, 2026:
- Metacritic (PC): 92/100 (19 critic reviews) — "Universal Acclaim"
- Metacritic (PS5): 88/100 — "Generally Favorable"
- Metacritic (Switch 2): 75/100 — "Generally Favorable"
- Steam: 88.84% positive (Very Positive) — ~8,000 reviews
Polygon reported that as of August 3, 2026 (with 13 scored reviews), Big Walk sat at 93 on Metacritic — making it "the best reviewed new release of 2026, beating Forza Horizon 6 and Mina the Hollower." Metacritic later awarded it "Must-Play" status.
What critics loved
The most praised aspects across reviews:
- Brilliant puzzle design — puzzles that push you to communicate and talk out solutions (Polygon roundup)
- Chill-out vibes — a relaxing, cozy atmosphere that makes hanging out the point
- The ending — multiple critics praised the finale as a satisfying payoff
- Communication as gameplay — the proximity voice system and limited tools creating genuine connection
Representative quotes: GameSpot 9/10 — "one of the best co-op games ever" (Mark Delaney). Eurogamer 5/5 — "a subtle but ingenious twist on a familiar game design maxim" (Chris Schilling). Restart 5/5 — "There's a lot of puzzles in Big Walk and as our group did more and more, we got better and better at learning to communicate" (Imran Khan). PCGamesN awarded a rare 10/10.
Common criticisms
The most consistent criticism across reviews was about voice volume levels. Wikipedia notes players complained that "volume control features made players' voices much quieter than intended even when very close by." House House acknowledged this and released version 1.4.8 with a fix.
The Switch 2 version scored notably lower (75 vs. PC's 92), likely reflecting performance or visual compromises on the portable hardware.
Steam user reviews
Steam shows 88.84% positive reviews (Very Positive) from approximately 8,000 reviews. The Simplified Chinese reviews show "Very Positive" with 252 reviews. Some negative user reviews cite the lack of public matchmaking lobbies and the price point, though these represent a small minority.
Is Big Walk good?
Based on the available evidence, Big Walk is a critically acclaimed game. It holds one of the highest Metacritic scores of 2026, has "Very Positive" Steam reviews, and has been called "a Metacritic Must-Play." The game clearly resonates with players who enjoy cooperative communication-focused gameplay.