Worth it, length, price, and deals

Is Little Orpheus worth it?

Developer: The Chinese Room

Verdict

Fair value

Best current deal

$1.99

Steam

Cost / hour

$0.50

Based on best available price

Steam reviews

68%

665 total reviews

Quality-adjusted $/hr

$0.73

Cost/hr ÷ positive review ratio

Is Little Orpheus worth it?

Little Orpheus is fair value at $1.99 from Steam. The estimate uses about 4.0 hours of playtime, giving a current cost of $0.50 per hour. Steam players are 68% positive across 665 reviews.

Summary

A technicolor side-scrolling narrative adventure game inspired by classic movies including Flash Gordon, Sinbad, and The Land that Time Forgot. Join our bold yet hapless hero as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles, and lands beyond imagination.

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How long is Little Orpheus?

Main story

4.0 hours

Main + extras

4.4 hours

Completionist

8.0 hours

Price and value

Steam price

60% off regular price

$1.99

Best price source

Used for $0.50 per hour

Steam

Purchase timing

Should you buy Little Orpheus or wait?

GamingMetric says

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Potential savings

N/A

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