Luna Abyss
May 21, 2026
Critic Score
81.6
28 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (28)
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74.0
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77.0
Story
77.0
"Luna Abyss is a AA shooter that holds its own against some of the elite of the genre. Its enticing and ominous sci-fi world is a delight to look at artistically, even if its muddy graphics let it down on …"
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93.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
88.0
"Challenging and visually stunning, Luna Abyss is a first-person Returnal that nails everything it sets out to do."
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93.0
Gameplay
83.0
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85.0
"A stylish, systems-driven sci-fi action game that blends intense combat, strong traversal mechanics and atmospheric world design into a cohesive whole. Held back slightly by combat readability issues and occasional visual softness, but Luna Abyss still delivers a highly engaging …"
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88.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
87.0
"Luna Abyss crafts a distinctly bizarre, moody universe using the framework of a first-person shooter. Through all its familiar elements it blends genres in delightful and surprising ways, constantly surpassing expectations."
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87.0
Gameplay
78.0
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86.0
"Luna Abyss is a great first-person shooter that shines in its Bullet Hell aspects. While it never reaches the heights of the best of the genre, the combat feels fluid, and the need to switch between weapons to defeat certain …"
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80.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
86.0
"Luna Abyss is not an AAA title, nor does it try to be. It’s an indie delight, however, and it manages to seamlessly blend bullet hell gameplay with an FPS."
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82.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
73.0
"Luna Abyss is more than the sum of its parts, with individual pieces that will all feel familiar, so much so that you&s;ve likely played a dozen games just like it. But it&s;s standout character design, environmental storytelling, performances, writing, …"
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82.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
75.0
"All in all, I had a good time with Luna Abyss. It doesn’t quite reinvent the wheel, but its fast-paced yet relatively accessible bullet hell shooting makes for an interesting gameplay loop, coupled with various fun gameplay twists and great …"
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76.0
Gameplay
83.0
Story
83.0
"Luna Abyss is half bullet-hell FPS, half platformer and all Heavy Metal Euro-sci-fi weirdness."
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89.0
Gameplay
97.0
Story
91.0
"Luna Abyss’ strength may not be its originality, but it weaves multiple genres and shooters together to craft one of the most engaging titles this year. Fawkes and the collective stories that are presented here come to life with strong …"
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74.0
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80.0
Story
86.0
"The days of imprisonment tick down very slowly, and meanwhile, I have already been trapped in this game for over 10 hours. Luna Abyss is far from unique as a shooter, yet the platforming and shooting feel delightful and quite …"
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90.0
Gameplay
94.0
Story
95.0
"Luna Abyss surprised me in the best way. It looks familiar for about five seconds, then reveals itself as something much stranger, smarter, and more exciting. The combat has a brilliant rhythm, the movement feels phenomenal, the world is wonderfully …"
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84.0
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89.0
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82.0
"Luna Abyss blends fast, chaotic combat with heavy platforming and evolving traversal abilities, while the game pushes you deeper into a biomechanical world filled with secrets. Beyond its intense gameplay, it stands out for its philosophical undertones about suffering and …"
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77.0
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91.0
Story
94.0
"Luna Abyss is a game I highly recommend for fans of intense shooters, and especially for those who enjoy bullet hell style experiences."
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95.0
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90.0
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95.0
"Luna Abyss stands as a powerful reminder of what video games can still achieve as an artistic medium. Not merely entertainment, nor spectacle alone, but a fully authored experience capable of leaving a lasting psychological and emotional imprint. Kwalee Labs …"
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88.0
Gameplay
83.0
Story
94.0
"Luna Abyss ultimately feels like a game built around ideas rather than scale. It doesn&s;t overwhelm you with systems or branching paths. It gives you a confined structure and asks you to learn how to move, shoot, and survive within …"
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74.0
Gameplay
74.0
Story
81.0
"Luna Abyss is a wonderful surprise in today’s indie gaming landscape. This single-player action-adventure game succeeds in creating a dark and fascinating world, driven by a remarkable artistic direction and an incredibly effective sound design. Its fast-paced gameplay becomes more …"
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84.0
Gameplay
86.0
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75.0
"First-person bullet hell shooters aren’t all that common, so Luna Abyss immediately stands out as something fresh. It’s a polished and confident game overall, and it doesn’t try to layer on too many systems or mechanics."
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77.0
Gameplay
71.0
Story
66.0
"Luna Abyss is a game that is technically, gameplay-wise, and creatively flawed, revealing numerous shortcomings in its development. From the narrative structure to the shooting mechanics, from the progression systems to the exploration mechanics, there is a noticeable lack of …"
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79.0
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75.0
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90.0
"Despite some ropey platforming and some uneven pacing, Luna Abyss is a compelling debut from a new indie studio."
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62.0
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73.0
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66.0
"Luna Abyss struggles with crafting consistently rewarding gameplay moments, but even the dullest of shooting sections is worth getting through in order to inch further into the wonderfully weird world and unforgettable story of this game."
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77.0
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74.0
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74.0
"A game that gives arcade FPS fans exactly what they expect from the gameplay side, and far more than they’d expect from the story side."
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66.0
Gameplay
70.0
Story
80.0
"Far from offering the best bullet hell or first-person shooter experience, Luna Abyss instead sticks to its own quirky formula, stubbornly so at times, and mostly succeeds."
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76.0
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86.0
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77.0
"Luna Abyss introduces you to a dark and intriguing world where you complete tasks for someone called the All-Father to reduce your prison sentence. What follows is an adventure that combines first-person platforming and bullet-hell combat, and it holds your …"
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76.0
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85.0
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77.0
"Luna Abyss is a highly original game, and its strengths lie in its atmosphere and storytelling. The gameplay is basic and more reminiscent of bullet hell games than a classic FPS. What really stood out to us was the exploration …"
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80.0
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86.0
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77.0
"Luna Abyss is weird, chaotic and completely unafraid to do its own thing."
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71.0
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76.0
Story
68.0
"Luna Abyss has its own identity that sets it apart from more generic shooters with its mysterious world, strange characters, oppressive environments, and constant sense of danger. It never feels like a standard military FPS with a sci-fi skin layered …"
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92.0
Gameplay
88.0
Story
95.0
"Luna Abyss is an atmospheric and challenging FPS steeped in style and substance in equal measure."
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