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About the Game
NieR:Automata™ is a stylish action RPG about androids fighting to reclaim a machine-ruled world.
NieR:Automata™ is an action RPG set in a dystopia run by machines. Humanity was driven off the planet by machines from another world, and the human resistance sent robot soldiers to strike back. The war between machines and androids is still raging, and the story follows androids 2B, 9S and A2 as they try to take back a world that has been overrun. The store page hints that this conflict may soon uncover truths the world has long forgotten.
The core loop is combat. You fight large groups of enemies and tough bosses across open arenas, switching between close-range and ranged attacks as you go. The store page describes the action as tight and fluid, with light and heavy attacks combined and high-speed movement used to dodge enemy strikes. Your weapon choice matters, since you pick from a large arsenal and can tune your loadout to your own play style.
Between fights you explore a desolate but beautiful open world. The store page says areas connect seamlessly with no loading screens in between, and the environment renders at 60fps. Beyond the main story there is a lot of side content to find. Progression is handled through RPG systems: you level up in battle, learn new combat skills, and try out different weapon types.
Your support machine is another tool in the fight. It can attack in manual or lock-on modes and help you outside combat, such as carrying you through the air in a glide, and it can be upgraded with new attack methods and forms. The game is also tagged as playable at your own pace and not requiring fast reactions, and newcomers can use the Auto mode to simplify attacks and dodges.
Feature Highlights
- Combat blends light and heavy attacks, close-range and ranged options, and a large arsenal of weapons for different play styles.
- The open world is described as desolate yet beautiful, with seamless areas and no loading screens between them.
- A large number of side events sit alongside the main story, giving the world plenty to explore.
- Classic RPG systems include weapon variety, leveling up during battle, new combat skills, and custom loadouts.
- A support machine can attack alongside you, help outside battle by gliding you through the air, and be upgraded over time.
- An Auto mode simplifies attacks and dodges for beginners, and difficulty can be adjusted.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Action fans who like stylish, fast combat paired with RPG progression will likely find a lot to enjoy here. Players who enjoy sci-fi stories about machines and androids, and those who like exploring open worlds and tackling side events, are also a good fit. The adjustable difficulty and Auto mode make it approachable even if you are new to the genre.
Not Recommended For
If you need Traditional Chinese text, this is not the right purchase, since the game does not include it. Players who want a slow, low-intensity experience should look elsewhere, because the store page emphasizes fast, close-quarters action. It may also be a poor fit for anyone who wants a game without a lot of combat.
What the Steam Reviews Say
On Steam, NieR:Automata™ carries the Very Positive label, which appears as 極度好評 in the Taiwan Steam store. The game holds an 87% positive rating across hundreds of thousands of reviews. That combination matters: a large review pool with a high positive share signals broad, consistent approval rather than a handful of enthusiastic early voices.
Steam calculates its labels from the share of positive reviews and how many reviews a game has, so a label backed by a big sample is generally more reliable than one based on a few dozen votes. A Very Positive rating means most players who reviewed the game were happy with it, though it still reflects the opinions of a self-selected group. Check the review section on the official Steam page for the latest feedback before deciding.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | NT$1,190 | — |
| 2026-10-09 | NT$1,190 | — |
| 2026-08-05 | NT$476 | -60% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. Right now NieR:Automata™ is listed at NT$1190 with no discount, which matches its regular price. Our tracked record shows NT$476 as the lowest paid price, recorded on the first day we logged it, and the deepest discount we have seen is 60 percent.
Our record also shows the game is discounted often, so it does not usually stay at full price for long. However, our price record is still short, so this verdict is tentative. There has been no free-to-keep promotion for this game in our records.
Since the current price is not our recorded low, waiting for another sale is a reasonable option if the full price feels high. If you want the game now, NT$1190 is what you would pay, and the wishlist approach lets you catch the next drop without guessing.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Sign in to your Steam account on the website or in the Steam client, since purchases and wishlists are tied to your account.
- Open the NieR:Automata™ store page on Steam and check the current price in NT$ before deciding.
- Buy the game outright if the current price works for you, or add it to your wishlist if you would rather wait.
- Turn on wishlist sale notifications in Steam so you hear about price drops as soon as they happen.
- Check back here for the price trend, since we track discounts over time and update our notes as prices change.
Things to Know
The game supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Japanese, but it does not support Traditional Chinese, so check the language options before you buy. The prices in this guide 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 for the current price before purchasing.
