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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Developer WOLCEN Studio
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem is an action role-playing dungeon crawler video game developed and published by Wolcen Studios and released for Windows in February 2020 and for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in March 2023. The dark fantasy-themed game progresses across a three-act storyline in which players explore procedurally-generated maps to battle hordes of monsters and collect valuable loot. The player is a member of the… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
224 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 6, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
48
Mixed
96 positive · 102 negative
95% range 42–55%
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| Steam reviews | 96 | 102 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
26 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mixed
38,010 of 68,036 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 224 · most liked firstAbsolute scam of a game. Now having the gall to announce a sequel (ofc also in EA) without ever finishing the first one is crazy to me. Scumbag developers.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They abandoned this game and have a sequel coming out like we'd want to revisit their jank. Do not support this company unless the game is in 1.0 and receiving updates.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Developer got their bag then abandoned their game. All multiplayer was online and had to go through the developer's servers, and then they killed it without adding the ability to host our own lobbies, so it's permanently single player only. WOLCEN Studio is now attempting to develop an online-only, live service game. DO NOT give this company your money!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was so promising back when I backed it years ago. (Like 2014, 2015) This game now is complete abandonware. If I ever see this developer pop up in my store again, I will not be buying their new game, because I can't trust them to A) finish it B) not perform a rug pull and completely change the game from what it started out as. What reason was there to disable multiplayer? If you at least kept multiplayer there would at least be a reason to still play/buy this game. This is why "always…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They removed multiplayer from the game and I can't refund this turd. Save yourself the trouble and don't buy this or anything this developer makes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm really enjoying this game -- was I supposed to hate it? Seriously, not seeing why all the negative reviews? The combat and itemization and 'workflow' (inventory, equipment, powers, upgrades, etc) is all on par w/ the best ARPG's I've played. So far what I've experienced, it's worth getting, especially on sale. Re: other 2 complaints I've seen: 1) the story. Meh, no worse than any other ARPG I've played. Perhaps introduces too many in-universe concepts via dialogue, which rarely has…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Brought this game for less than $3. And to be honest. By the end of the Third act. I wish i didn't. The dev's abandoned the game leaving an incomplete story campaign on a cliffhanger. And instead of putting in the work to complete the campaign with another 2 to 3 more chapters, they decided to ditch the game, come up with a half baked, trash of a chapter 4, which is supposed to be it's sad excuse for "We didn't wanna commit to completing our game but with all the sales we made off the game, we…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wolcen starts with a lot of promise. Its skill-based progression system and enormous passive skill tree offer plenty of possibilities for character building, and the early game is genuinely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the experience becomes increasingly repetitive around the middle of the campaign, and this gets even worse once you reach the endgame. 100% steam achievements Time : 168.6H Completion Difficulty : 7/10 Playthroughs : 1 - 2 recommended Missables : None Notable requirements :…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was quite unsure if to buy or not. I´ve heard there were issues with the game in the past and the devs gave up on the game, shut the multiplayer down and only left the single player / campaign mode. I don´t mind it, I like solo gaming. So I bought the game when it was on discount for around 10 euros. Worth the money for sure if you don´t care about multiplayer. The campaign takes around 20 hours to complete if you also watch the cutstcenes, which I did on my first playtrough. The game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I only discovered Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem when the servers were shutting down and it popped up in my “cheap ARPGs to waste spare cash on” searches. For three bucks, it felt like a harmless gamble. A lot of the negative reviews come from the launch era (when the game was apparently a bug festival) or from people who expected multiplayer. I went in knowing it’s single‑player only, so none of that bothered me. What you get is an ARPG that aimed high and face‑planted hard - but left behind…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I forgot about this game until they announced a 2nd one. This game was practically abandoned after release and they gut the story that wasn't even finished on release to eventually deliver "something" 3 years post-launch. They eventually shut down all multiplayer aspects of the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I never planned on posting a review on this game.....the player count on release was encouraging and I even gifted this one to a few friends. That said: This is not not a game that will get any better as the Dev team has abandoned it. If in doubt, just Google it and watch a build guide or new player breakdown - you will know in a few minutes if this is what you're looking for to scratch the ARPG itch. Where to start?....its a great single player ARPG. That said, if you're looking for…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While I recommend this game, I only recommend when it's on sale. My price was $3, and I consider it well worth the money. I was hesitant to buy this at first. Many reviews were bad, but for $3, the skill tree looked cool. I'm glad I bought it. First, let's understand the hate this game gets. It no longer offers online play, which is bummer. I would have put many more hours on this if I could play with others. Sadly, that era has ended. More deservingly of hate, from what I've read, the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I liked the game for the short time I played, but I buy ARPGs in hopes of playing with friends. This game had coop when I bought it, but somewhere along the line, these scumbags changed it to single player only. They should be forced to give refunds.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trash. I bought this before it was released. All of the promises of a good game. The developer released trash after trash and disrespects its customers. DO NOT BUY.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →“Run away from the river to the street And find yourself with your face in the gutter” ~Green Day Back in 2005, a small team called WildTangent released a tiny little Diablo clone called FATE. The guys already tested their skills in some simpler games and, the most importantly, they knew their limits. They didn't even try making yet another one of those big “Diablo killers” everybody on the market was obsessed with. Instead, they focused on a much more compact experience, threw in some unique…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought this game solely because it promised a hardcore mode. They never delivered. Apparently they abandoned game too, so purchjasers of this or the sequel BEWARE. I would not trust the developers, potential money grab.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I personally really enjoyed playing Wolcen back when it still had an endgame and online gameplay, even more than I enjoyed playing Diablo 4 honestly. It's a shame that it has been abandoned. Had they continued developing it and fleshing it out it had significant potential to become something great. Unfortunately can't recommend paying $30 for it in this abandoned state. They should permanently drop the price to like $5.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →played for a few days and i LOVE the single player campaign. i dont understand all the hate this game got?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Even tho the game is dead regarding updates and new content, it does a lot of things right. It's easy to pick up and play, the transmog system is so good should be standard of the genre. Music, story and graphics are great. Pick this game if: - It's on a promo - You don't care about online play - Enjoys ARPGs on a casual level
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wolcen 2 will feature peer-to-peer connectivity and offline play. 🤝 Watch our Game Director, Cristian, explain how community feedback has helped shape the game’s development. 👇 #gamedev #actionRPG #hackandslash #gaming
unlabelledView post →As a fan of ARPG's, this game felt like a refreshing hidden gem that certainly deserves more recognition. The combat is satisfying, the visuals are excellent, and experimenting with different builds kept me hooked throughout the campaign. The game was at its best during the story. Once I reached the Champion of Stormfall endgame after Act 3, it started to feel repetitive, and I found myself losing interest. Even so, I definitely don't regret playing it. It's a solid title with a fun campaign,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you ever feel bad about yourself just know that i played this game alone at home on newyears eve lmao
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi! 🤠 I’m Benjamin, freelance narrative designer and game writer. ✍️ I've worked on games such as Stellaris and Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem. 🇫🇷 I live in Paris, eating delicious bread and cheese (almost) every day. 📜 Open to enquiries for writing, narrative work, editing and proofreading
unlabelledView post →Wolcen was a broken product at launch that was never fixed and then abandoned. Now they have the audacity to make a sequel "Wolcen 2" dont give these people your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So far, I don't understand the hate this game gets. Definitely worth $2.69 thus far. Can't even get one chalupa for that price. Seems fun enough to mess around with after you've exhausted LE, POE2, TQ2, D4, etc.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best RPG Diablo-style games I played up until Chapter 4. After 4, it was the biggest garbage I have ever seen in gaming. WTF happened? I have no idea. So boring and repetitive; it is crazy. How can one dislike a game so much only 1 chapter later ? The game went from 9/10 to 1/10 after Chapter 4. After that Its like a completly diffrent game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Why are there so many negative reviews? Yes, this is Diablo with a nice coat of paint, but the paint is VERY pretty! It's snacky, it's flashy, it's filled with quality of life improvements. It's all here from Diablo and similar games too: side quests, collectable dyes and skins, treasure goblins (called Omen of Wealth), socketed items, the Path of Exile like wheel of minor improvements leading to larger improvements, skills that level up through use, bosses, allies, shrines, tiers...all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Offline singleplayer ARPG without DRM or DLCs? Cryengine aswell? Can disabled anti-aliasing and post-processing? With voice acting and cinematic cutscenes? The player verbally speaks and interacts with NPC's? Portal to town on demand? Linear with barely back tracking? No difficulty slider ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥? No class commitment skill tree? I can play as drain tank? Female characters walk like fashion models with heel toed boots? What's this early 2000s? I never played much games when I was young, but…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like everyone else, I want to like this game but the fact it was abandoned and after level 40 all you can do is some bs missions and there's no more story ruins the game, and there's no more levels. It's honestly pretty stupid. The creators really messed up on this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⚔️ Wolcen Studio is now on BlueSky! ⚔️ We're the team behind Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem and Bullet Noir, and we’re excited to be here! Take a look at our upcoming game, Project Pantheon – an ExtrAction #RPG that combines high-stakes extraction gameplay with deep Hack and Slash mechanics.
unlabelledView post →Classic tactic of abandoning your first game and announcing a sequel.......to the same game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How can you announce a sequel when you've abandoned the original?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wolcen 2 Playtest starts now! The Prophecy speaks of an Ascended hero to save the world... Are you ready to sacrifice what it takes? Sign up for Wolcen 2's first playtest and get a chance to shape the game with us! ⚔️ contributors.wolcenstudio.com #gamedev #hackandslash #gaming #playtest
unlabelledView post →Wolcen is an enjoyable experience even though the online part of the game is no longer available. Give this game a go if your looking for something similar to Diablo or Path of Exile.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Se você está considerando adquirir Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, é fundamental entender que você não está comprando um jogo vivo, mas sim um projeto que foi formalmente abandonado por seus criadores. O que outrora prometeu ser um competidor de peso no mercado de ARPGs, hoje é pouco mais do que uma relíquia de um desenvolvimento conturbado. O Fim do Suporte: Uma Traição aos Jogadores O maior pecado de Wolcen não é o design, mas a postura do estúdio. Após anos de uma comunicação errática, falhas…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buggy mess, avoid at all costs.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →FIRST: DO NOT PAY FULL PRICE!!! I recommend buying the game at –90% to have a bit of fun. I do NOT recommend this game at full price. DETAILS: I played through the campaign (Chapters I, II, III, and part of IV). I used the staff and played as a mage (did not try other classes). I bought the game at around 90% off and played with an Xbox controller because I am a lazy fck. PROS: - If you like games such as Diablo or Path of Exile, you will likely enjoy Wolcen - Nice character and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's an amazeing game. Don't get me wrong or correction it's an amazeing game til u reach endgame and have to fight lieutenant cause all of a sudden thrash mobs have 1 milion hp and the champions are just basicly unkillable Well unless you've found some miracle build that can aoe for milions of damage but from my experiense u can't play anything that needs u to stand still for more then 3 seconds cause the dmg numbers just on say 4 thrash mobs yeah if they corner u ur dead aint NOTHING u can do…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Terrible game. Skill tree actually doesnt give you anything.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I heard a lot of bad staff about the launch. But it has been a few years and game costs 4$ on sale so I decided to give it a shot. Well.. Terrible performance with FPS drops and stutters, controls are so unresponsive it feels like every other input is not registered. Refunded after like 15min. I would not play this game if devs paid me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wolcen 2 will be playable offline or in co-op with up to four players! Watch the first Community Q&A on YouTube as our Game Director, Cristian, addresses some of your most-asked questions. youtu.be/Va8CjjikyZs #Wolcen2 #gamedev #actionRPG #hackandslash
unlabelledView post →Our Game Director Cristian explains why we had to sunset Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem, focusing on delivering better experiences in our future projects including Wolcen 1. ⚔️ Watch the full Developer Message on YouTube 👇 #Wolcen2 #gamedev #hackandslash #actionRPG
unlabelledView post →87 HOURS LATER - NOT RECOMMENDED I somehow spent 87 hours in Wolcen. There are good ideas here: - satisfying combat - interesting build freedom - decent visuals - some fun progression But the game never became what it could have been. The biggest problem today is simple: ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT HAS ENDED. The developers themselves have said that Wolcen's technical foundation was not suitable for the long-term game they wanted to build. Multiplayer support is gone. No meaningful future content…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a cash grab and dip, do not buy the next one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Saw all the negative reviews but a lot of them were about multiplayer so I still had somewhat medium hopes for this.......and it disappointed. First off the game is of decent length and some of the enemies and weapons and armor have a cool look and it has that warhammer style armor if thats your thing, mileage may vary on that. The rest of the game is kind of a janky bore. I ran into a few bugs. The UI is a mess and its terrible finding some necessary menus, feel free to look up online how…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The negative reviews are either ages old or complain about the online mode, which no longer exists. If you can live with that, this is a brilliant ARPG. Anyone who likes Grim Dawn, PoE, Last Epoch, Dragonkin and the like, and doesn’t even buy this for €2.50, is completely daft.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →they wanted to be diablo but didn't want to put any money, effort, skill, or time into making it good.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not Recommended. I bought Wolcen and genuinely feel like I paid for a game that was never properly finished. The game had potential, but instead of fully fixing and supporting it, development was eventually abandoned and multiplayer was shut down. Now the same studio is moving on to Wolcen 2 and asking players to trust them again. That is the biggest problem for me: trust. Why should I buy Wolcen 2 when the first game was left in this state? Announcing a sequel does not erase what happened…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scam game and they have the audacity to make another after screwing over people who purchased the first one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bought the game for the multiplayer, it is now single player only.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game could've gone places, but the studio chose to shut it down and leave the player base with an unfinished game with a lazy endgame loop, no multiplayer and no way to open it up for community modding. It's sad, but I can't give this a good review in good faith, mainly because this studio instead of delivering a finished product chooses to work on a Wolcen 2 now. Unbelievable... finish Wolcen 1 if you ever plan to earn back your customers' trust.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, you sold an unfinished game and now announce a sequel? ridiculous.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The devs completely backtracked on what was advertised for the Kickstarter and made this bug riddled turd.... and then abandoned it. Recently a trailer came out for Wolcen 2 and the devs act like we forgot how they treated the first game, its backers, and the people who believed their lies for all of their trash updates that kept coming out until leaving the soulless husk to die. Honestly I'm going to buy Wolcen 2 when it comes out just to post a review cementing these points so people…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was great. Then they broke everything. Then they pulled the plug. Apparently they made a sequel. Don't buy any of it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New client game: WOLCEN 2! The playtest is AVAILABLE NOW. www.playwolcen.com
unlabelledView post →I came, I saw, I held down one button, and everything stopped existing. Look, this game is gorgeous. Like, “pause mid-combat just to admire the explosions” gorgeous. Combat feels smooth, weighty, flashy in all the right ways. Builds? Surprisingly flexible. You can experiment, respec, try different playstyles, it feels like an ARPG playground. I didn’t hit any bugs or jank. None. Which almost feels like I unlocked a rare achievement given the game’s reputation. That said… The systems and UI…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Be very careful with these devs, I'd say just play PoE2 or Grim Dawn instead and wait to see what their FINISHED product is for Wolcen 2 Early access was a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ were my save got wiped multiple times and by the time things looked to have settled down to stable levels the online servers were pulled and it was pushed to 1.0 Would refund if I could, the save wipes left me feeling particularly bitter about this one
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Abandoned ... before completion
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Janky and abandoned after repeatedly not being able to fix many bugs... and then they announce a sequel after not finishing the first game and shutting down the multiplayer servers, which they're running in the same off-steam playtest strategy they used for the first game? Yeah no. lol. lmao even. Do not support this.
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