The Binding of Isaac
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- Released
- 2011
- Developer
- Edmund McMillen
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- 84
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- Not stated
What is The Binding of Isaac?
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Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 27 September 2011 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl |
| Publisher | Edmund McMillen |
| Platforms | PC |
| Genres | Role-Playing |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata , seeded TBA. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was The Binding of Isaac received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Metacritic page. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | Not stated |
| Add-on content | 1 DLC listed |
| Age gate | None |
Content descriptors
- General mature content
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Games like The Binding of Isaac
24 games overlap with The Binding of Isaac on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Risk of Rain (2013), Dungeon of the ENDLESS and Never Split the Party.
Common questions about The Binding of Isaac
What platforms is The Binding of Isaac on?
The Binding of Isaac is available on PC. It first released in 2011.
How much does The Binding of Isaac cost?
$4.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend The Binding of Isaac?
95% of 62,842 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Very Positive. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
What is the Metacritic score for The Binding of Isaac?
84 out of 100 for the PC version, as published on the game's own Steam store page. Steam can lag Metacritic by a few points.
Does The Binding of Isaac work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates The Binding of Isaac as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
Who made The Binding of Isaac?
The Binding of Isaac was developed by Edmund McMillen, Florian Himsl and published by Edmund McMillen.