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Deflector
Developer Arrowfist Games
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source! From the Steam store page
189 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Sep 24, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
85
LovedLoved
153 positive · 27 negative
95% range 79–89%
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| Steam reviews | 153 | 27 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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9 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
308 of 354 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 189 · most liked first[[[[[FOURTH EDIT WHAT THE HELL]]]]] Just look at the review from MIdle-Empire.comgamehag.company. Yes, that is their name. They reviewed this game, have like 70 hours, and barely any achievements. That's just THIS game. Moreover, why the hell do SO many of this bot account's Recently Played games have PRECISELY 255.3 hours played? Because this isn't a real person. Feel free to really look at the accounts that have reviewed this game. Yeah... gross, right? [[[[[END OF FOURTH EDIT JESUS…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was really close to refunding this game because of how it starts. For the love of god, change the default character, rework him, or allow sword guy from the beginning. Boomerang guy is the most clunky, unresponsive, unfun character. I felt like a helpless moron playing with a near-dead controller, then I unlocked the sword guy finally *DEEP SIGH OF RELIEF* and beat the game with my first attempt (explained later) with him after spending an hour training with the character equivalent of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Category Rating Description 🎮 Gameplay 8 Addictive, high octane, bullet hell rougelite 📷 Graphics 8 Simple yet beautiful, but sometimes overwhelming 🎧 Audio 6 Adds to the chaotic feeling, but I want to hear more 💲 Value 7 Plenty of classes and abilities to keep you entertained 😇 Overall 7.5 It's a challenging, rewarding, adrenaline filled rush A brilliant addition to the hack and slash genre. It may still be in early access, but Deflector brings a solid…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked the design and the music of the game. Even though I'm not that good at such games it sucks you in and you want to always play one more run, one more attempt. Looking forward to more cool worlds. I think UI need a little bit of work, got confused in some places.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed the Deflection mechanic, but given the 20$ price tag this feels shallow. Summary This game focuses on fast paced action and pretty much nothing else. Gameplay: avoid yellow balls, deflect or avoid red ones, do damage. It's fun for a while, but gets stale after a couple of hours. There's no incentive to do better, no reason (or tools) play differently, and generally nothing beyond bullet hell action. In run upgrades offer no complexity, don't energize with anything and often don't…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks pretty, and has some good ideas mixed in, but it plays awkwardly and makes the grind uninviting. Graphics are stellar, no question there. Lots of effort went into making the world feel vibrant and unique. It also tries something different with the Boomerang and Deflection mechanics, which are executed well. Unfortunately, these don't make up for the shortcomings for me, personally. The tutorial feels hackneyed in, and rather than trusting that the initial flood of customers who are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Its pretty good, its what it says on the tin with quite the reward if you manage to beat some of the achievements/ discoveries whatever they're called.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Updates have taken away the more interesting elements of the session progression, main one being the mutation board with bits and bobs you could use to connect traits together. Now, it's essentially neutered Hades with less of everything and a decent rock OST. Can't recommend for the price nor content. Purchased in Early Access and was okay with what I had. Now, it's just less enjoyable overall.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is sci-fi Hades, based on bullet hell, parry, and dodging mechanics. Its super cool game. I really enjoyed every try in this game. One thing that made me unsatisfied was no procedure generation, I don’t mention it as minus, because I understand that will be fixed, but oh boy I feel bad when I see the same location in 5 time in a row. The place, hub or something like that, where you travel across levels is something like chaos wastes from Vermitide 2. The hub allows you to choose…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a decent game and I would say it's fun for about 3 hours or so. Fast paced simple combat, pleasant aesthetics and the music is actually pretty good. But in all honesty, I do think it lacks the addicting hook when it comes to replayability many other Roguelites have. Sure, there's mutations and additional characters to unlock, but I got so bored of my mind of it after 8'ish hours, I just felt like deleting it. You could argue I got the value out of it, if it wasn't for the fact that the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Awesome looks and awesome action. You do have to deal with some RNG and that might complicate things. But some upgrade combos really pack a punch and make a big difference. Def recommended! Can't wait for the full release!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gaming in twilight, Carpal tunnel shadows play, Rogue-lite journey. 7.5/10 Bullets pierce the air, Deflection, dance with death's breath, Life's fragile embrace. Button mashing. Deflection Dashing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is pretty fun for the first 2 hours. Fluid movement and fun combat. But after you've beaten it once, you've more or less seen everything contentwise. There are more characters and mutations to unlock but it's lacking the addicting feeling that makes me want to replay. Metaprogression doesn't feel like its worth grinding and bosses are the same at the end of each stage.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7/10 - Get it on a sale - Great music - Awful boss design - Swamp is by far the worst - Would be better if the entire area wasn't in the game-- Enemies have more health the more areas you clear, so obviously you clear the areas that you don't want to play first. Why is swamp the worst? Tentacle final boss. You run around killing tentacles until the boss health bar depletes. The tentacles teleport. The screen is filled with projectiles, and the non poison ground randomly disappears. Also, the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Update 3 After the official release of Deflector, the reviews have suddenly been flooded with AI written reviews, orchestrated by the publisher SuperGG. The development studio, Arrowfist Games, is actively condoning such behaviour and defending such practices. This was initially brought to light by MegaDave in the forums and has since been mentioned in the now top review by backstagecoffe. Whether or not the game is actually good (It's not) is irrelevant now, as both publisher and studio have…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →overall pretty fun. though upgrades don't currently offer a ton of build variety, my playthroughs have always ended up fairly well rounded and similar with the only difference being what debuffs they apply and some mild effects with deflecting attacks. but the game shows a lot of promise and i imagine they'll make upgrades more diverse and help playthroughs feel more unique in future updates.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Simple controls, so the game is easy to learn but hard to master. I don’t usually play very hardcore games and Deflector is balanced well for a gamer like me.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →High replay value especially because you need to unlock new characters. Made me want to keep playing and unlock them all. I know I'll be coming back to this game for a long time!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is a captivating game that kept me hooked for hours. The combination of combat, and bullet dodging and deflecting mechanics turned out really exciting in practice. The art style is simple yet stylish, and the soundtrack is immersive. The controls are easy to pick up, so it should be accessible to all players. Overall, a great game that's definitely worth checking out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely loved it! If you want to pick it up, here are the ups and downs: + character unlocks and variation design - cute little sidequests and challenges for both character and permanent progression + aesthetics - game has character in both visual and sound design + controls - crisp, clean and responsive - game balance - it's really hard, and (for my taste) too reliant on RNG - lack of clear visuals on some bosses (it's 100% certain that you will die to bosses at leas a couple of times - some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While Deflector has some very innovative ideas, I felt it does not provide longevity as well as other roguelike titles I have played. While I did enjoy the game, I think it's missing an element that compels the player to continue playing after beating the game. For a more in-depth review check out my video below! https://youtu.be/TQbOqQUKwX4
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Despite being a style of game mostly associated with indie developers, the roguelite genre has seen quite a bit of saturation in the past few years. As a result, it can be rare to see a roguelite game with an entirely unique concept, but I'm extremely pleased to say Deflector is one such game. The core conceit is, as you might imagine, deflection. The game draws inspiration from the bullet hell genre, as enemies launch intricate, nonstop patterns of projectiles at you, but, in Deflector, you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel like Deflector’s going to be a game I remember. It’s got a unique art style and the soundtrack is awesome. It’s an intense hack-n-slash. I love it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Finally, a game with simple controls and satisfying combat. I didn’t even have to change the default settings
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love a game with distinct looks and Deflector’s minimalist style’s doing it for me. It complemented the gameplay well and is a delight to look at.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First and foremost, THIS GAME RUNS AMAZINGLY WELL ON THE STEAM DECK. While it says unsupported, that is incorrect. It runs and plays phenomenally. Now that’s out the way, I’m so glad I stumbled onto this game after searching the store for days for something to play. It is like a Hades and Risk of Rain had a baby and I’m for it. The graphics, music, and gameplay are top notch. I 100% can tell a lot of love went into this game and I seriously can’t wait to play more. I recommend going into…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →perhaps i set my expectations wrong for this game, if your looking for a fun fast paced bullet hell then you'll like it. but i was expecting a much deeper skill/progression system, these systems just feel tacked on. the dna/node system doesn't really provide any depth, there's no benefit to linking certain skills together or planning out your tree, you just chain underwhelming skills into the tree until you reach an underwhelming passive node.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →had to refund after discovering unlocking new characters is an absurd challenge that simply isn't enjoyable
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sick game. Great music, art and gameplay. 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sadly, had to flip this review down, as the devs have just incompetently muddled along with very long waits for early access updates, critical bugs unfixed, key unique game mechanics gutted into boring shlock, and just a massive lack of any kind of getting better. It's not even as fun as it used to be, and that already needed significant work. Work that didn't come over a year of early access, and that looks increasingly like the devs just never had in them. If only their game dev effort…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector takes the bullet-heaven formula and adds a satisfying twist with its deflection mechanic. Bouncing projectiles back at enemies feels great and gives combat a more active, skill-based edge than most games in the genre. Runs are fast, upgrades are interesting, and mastering enemy patterns is genuinely rewarding. A solid roguelite for anyone who likes action-packed gameplay with a bit more involvement.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dunno what the deal with the supposed bot reviews is? But the game's pretty dang good, so no clue why it'd use em if it is. Anyways, I'm real at least. The review: Pretty dang good. Probably not gonna be an all time favorite like RoR, RoR2, TBoI, EtG, etc, but so far I've been having a great time. Love the concept and execution, metaphorical microbiology is always fun and I would die for Oogles. Music is great, visuals are very pretty - can be a little cluttered, but not as bad as I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alright but I gotta have that soundtrack now. I think I want to keep listening after I quit the game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is exceptional! Love the bullet-dodging blended into battles. The gameplay gets pretty addictive and challenging, and the simplistic art style is really cool. Amazing soundtrack too! The game is easy to learn and has a lot of replay value. Highly recommended!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very nice game - i think that devs should promote it somehow
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →unlocking new characters is a chore and insane, and it gets VERY OLD seeing demos of this game, featuring different characters. Soooo do i have to play each demo to try the characters? What is this? The game is fun, very hard. But unlocking content is ridiculous... And the whole "quest" about having to download another game. yeah, ♥♥♥♥ that. When I read that after seeing more and more demos being released of new characters, i felt like i wasted $$$.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is a very entertaining roguelike and with a very fluid combat system that is based on reflecting the projectiles, highly recommended if you like the genre of roguelike + bullet hell with isometric view like the Hades or the Enter to the Gungeon
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →8/10 wish it had split screen local co-op well they don't start you off with the hardest class, they also don't start you off with the easiest one. you should have the slasher from the get go
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector looks great. Especially the minimalist designs with vibrant colors. You can really feel the theme of each of the levels and the music helps a lot too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The minimalist art style is very pleasant. Deflector is a great game to look at and to listen to.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In Deflector you get to go to a lot of different levels and each one has its own enemies and traps. They put a lot of variety into the game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy to understand. But you should expect to die a couple times to bosses whenever you find them for the first time. Good difficulty curve
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had fun playing Deflector! The mix is as advertised. You’ve got rogelite mechanics with mostly hack and slash and also bullet hell. The mechanics look simple but it’s actually rly challenging. The art style’s sleek without a lot of excess detail. Soundtrack’s great too. I might buy it now that I have the game. Recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve spent some time with Deflector now and I love it. Hack-and-slash, bullet-hell, and roguelite mechanics are perfectly integrated. It feels unique and challenging. I like the minimalistic art style, and the soundtrack is fantastic. I figured out the controls quickly, which is good because I’ll probably be replaying the game a bit.I highly recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is a must-play game for fans of hack-and-slash, bullet-hell, and/or roguelite games. It is addictive and challenging, and it looks good too. The soundtrack works great for the atmosphere of the game. The controls are easy to learn, and the game has a lot of replay value. It's highly recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyed this game even though I sucked at it. :3 Had my key revoked this morning because I had the beta testing version. So I can't really compare my past experience to this one of full release. Also can't recall what content creator site I got it from.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like it a lot! Here's what you want to know: It's very challenging. It is fast paced, makes heavy use of a parrying (deflecting) mechanic, and it's easy to blow a run. But, it's very satisfying. Deflection works well, but naturally a miss is frustrating (git gud I suppose). The bosses are creative and very challenging. I don't usually like Bullet Hell type games, but this one has my interest. The roguelite system is cool and interesting- the various 'genetic mutations' you piece together…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very satisfying game with tight controls, enjoyable for me even though I'm not a huge fan of bullet hell style games. Bouncing the glaive into enemies while deflecting bullets and dodging between foes, coupled with the upgrades which always feel impactful - leading to a meaningful decision on what to work towards - results in a very challenging and fun experience. EDIT: Having revisited this game in 2026, it still holds up REALLY well - each character is meaningfully different in playstyle,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can put explosions in your DNA.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As of the writing of this review, the game is still in early access, and only about 3 biomes are available. But even with that in mind, it's still a really solid and fun experience. Fast load times, the ability to save mid-run, a variety of interesting classes (which are easier to unlock now), and some pretty interesting perks with which to customize each run. Good replay value, interesting enemies and bosses. It can be a bit tricky if using a keyboard, and I kind of think it needs just a few…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beat me harder than my dad with the jumper cables. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aw fuck, no way. RIP Paul, absolute game changer of a designer with such a depth of knowledge. So much of my sounds pull from the crazy range of the Deflector Shield. Absolutely heartbreaking. www.synthtopia.com/content/2025...
unlabelledView post →Stylish genre-bending slash'em-up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game got boring fast. I beat it in 2.7 hours and it just isn't worth playing anymore. Also the devs paid for fake reviews, so there's that too.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#NOTABOT This game is very enjoyable. I've completed the base game on one Toon in about 5 hours. That's not including any of the other characters or the additional game modes. For the current price, you get a very enjoyable bullet hell Rogue-like. Check it out.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The deflecting surprisngly adds a lot to the game. It could just be a decent hack-and-slash, but instead it decided to actually do something new. Feels good!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the different biomes and that every world has different enemies and bosses. I’m not sure which is my favorite yet, but I’m looking forward to finding out
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I enjoyed the art style of Deflector. It meshes well with the rest of the game, especially when you have all the bullets flying. Love it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector has a great variety of levels that gradually increase in difficulty. The game never felt too easy or too hard. Easy to get addicted!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Deflector is an enjoyable and demanding game that I had a lot of fun playing. The bullet hell, roguelite and hack and slash really do come together here. The art style is kinda minimalist which I think is part of the charm. And there’s a really good soundtrack. You get rewarded for replaying which is cool. And the controls are user-friendly. That’s a recommend from me!
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