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About the Game
Kratos raises his son in a harsh Norse world in this close-combat action adventure from Santa Monica Studio.
God of War is a single-player action adventure with role-playing elements, built around close-range combat. Years after Kratos took his revenge on the Olympian gods, he is living as a mortal in the realm of Norse myth, a harsh world full of gods and monsters. The story follows him as he tries to survive there and pass that hard-won knowledge on to his son, Atreus.
The core loop is about staying in close to enemies. The store description highlights a freely movable over-the-shoulder camera that puts you right in the middle of the fights, along with a new primary weapon and a set of new skills that the developers say keep the franchise's core spirit while bringing fresh ideas to combat. Fights get most of the attention, but you also explore the world with your son at your side.
The setting is a deliberate change of scenery. Instead of the marble halls and columns of Olympus, you move through forests, mountains, and caves drawn from pre-Viking-age Norse legends, populated by unusual creatures, monsters, and gods. The themes carry through as well: Kratos is trying to control the anger he has carried for so long while acting as a mentor and protector.
What stands out on PC is the amount of control you get. The game supports DUALSHOCK 4 and DualSense controllers, and mouse and keyboard bindings can be fully remapped. The PC version adds graphics options including 4K resolution, NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex support, and 21:9 ultrawide display support.
Feature Highlights
- The game is single-player and includes Steam achievements, so you can track your progress through the story.
- Full controller support covers DUALSHOCK 4 and DualSense controllers, and mouse and keyboard bindings can be fully customized.
- Accessibility options include adjustable difficulty, colorblind alternative colors, adjustable text size, camera comfort settings, and a menu read-aloud feature.
- PC-specific graphics options include 4K resolution, NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex support, and 21:9 ultrawide display support.
- You can save at any time, and both Steam Cloud and Remote Play on TV are supported.
- Stereo and surround sound support, along with custom volume controls, lets you fine-tune the audio to your setup.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Players who enjoy story-driven action games with heavy melee combat and a strong father-son narrative will likely get the most out of God of War. It also suits anyone who wants a single-player adventure with extensive controller and accessibility options.
Not Recommended For
Players who want a quick arcade-style brawler or a multiplayer experience should look elsewhere, since the store lists this as a single-player game. It is also a poor fit for anyone who prefers to avoid content the store flags as adult.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Steam labels God of War as Overwhelmingly Positive, with 96% of its reviews positive across hundreds of thousands of reviews. That combination of a very high positive share and a massive review volume is a strong signal that a broad range of players has been satisfied with the game.
Steam calculates these labels from the share of positive reviews and the total number of reviews, so a label built on a volume this large is far more stable than one built on a handful of opinions. A high percentage describes overall sentiment rather than whether the game fits your personal taste, so it is worth skimming a few reviews that focus on combat and story before you decide.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | NT$1,190 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | NT$1,190 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | NT$476 | -60% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. God of War is currently NT$ 1190, which is also its regular price, and no discount is running right now. The highest price we have recorded is NT$ 1190, so today's price is at the top of our record.
The lowest paid price we recorded was NT$ 476, on the first day we began tracking it, and our record shows the game is discounted often, with a deepest discount of 60%. Our price record is still short, so this picture is far from complete and any verdict here is tentative. The game has never been free to keep in our records, so there is no free claim to wait for.
If you want to pay less, adding God of War to your wishlist and waiting for a sale is the sensible approach, since our records suggest deep discounts come around. If you want to play it right away, the current NT$ 1190 price is the one you will pay, and it is worth weighing that against how much you want the game now.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- God of War is not free to keep right now, so your first decision is whether to buy it at the current price of NT$ 1190 or wait for a lower price.
- Sign in to Steam on the website or in the desktop client and open the God of War store page.
- To buy it now, click Add to Cart and complete the purchase with a payment method available on your Steam account.
- If you prefer to wait, click Add to Wishlist on the store page instead.
- Turn on wishlist sale notifications in your Steam settings so you hear about price drops as soon as they happen.
- Check back here for the price trend before you buy, since the game has been discounted often in our records.
Things to Know
Traditional Chinese text is supported, and English is one of the languages with full audio support. The store flags this game with adult content, so parental discretion is advised for younger players. All prices shown are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions or on other storefronts. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you buy.
