Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor Gets a PS5 Review From Metro

Metro.co.uk has released its PS5 review of Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, describing the spin-off as a more affordable entry into the Deep Rock Galactic universe. The headline suggests it’s a budget-friendly alternative to Ghost Ship Games’ co-op shooter, which debuted in 2020 and still retails for $29.99 on Steam.

The available information includes the headline, but we don’t have the full review text. So, we can’t confirm Metro’s score, its pricing for Survivor, or any specific critiques. This piece focuses on what the headline indicates and the data that Survivor draws from the original game.

The original game has a solid track record. Metro’s “cheaper option” description implicitly compares Survivor to it. Deep Rock Galactic boasts an 84 on Metacritic and a remarkable 97% positive rating on Steam from 216,165 reviews. Few multiplayer games maintain such high approval ratings with that many submissions.

This comparison highlights the franchise’s growth. Deep Rock Galactic is a four-player, first-person co-op game created by Ghost Ship Games and published by Coffee Stain Studios. A PS5 review of a spin-off hints that the brand is appealing to console players who might hesitate to commit to a full co-op experience. That’s an inference based on the headline, not a confirmed strategy.

The original game continues to attract players. Currently, we see 2,957 concurrent players on Steam. We don’t have a 24-hour peak figure, so this number represents a moment in time rather than a trend.

By The Numbers (Deep Rock Galactic, parent game)

Release date	May 13, 2020
Metacritic score	84
Steam reviews	97% positive (216,165 reviews)
Steam price	$29.99
Current Steam players	2,957

Community Pulse

Community feedback on the original game is mostly positive based on the 10 signals we’ve gathered. All the Steam reviews in our sample are favorable, coming from the main game rather than Survivor. One reviewer, who has logged 400 hours, called it “probably the best co-op PvE game ever made,” highlighting its “mechanics-rich enemies” and engaging combat. They also noted it’s “easy to learn, hard to master.” This sets the bar for how Survivor will be evaluated.

What To Watch

• Metro’s final score and verdict: The full review will clarify if the “cheaper” label is a compliment or a caution about content depth.
• Survivor’s own player and review data: Early reception on Steam and consoles will reveal if it matches the parent game’s 97% approval or falls short.
• Parent game activity: Keep an eye on whether the number of concurrent players for Deep Rock Galactic increases from the current 2,957 after the spin-off coverage and promotion.