Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op-focused sci-fi shooter that was released on Steam and consoles to critical acclaim over the past few years.
The game revolves around a team of up to 4 players taking on the role of dwarf miners tasked with completing missions across beautifully rendered alien environments.
While designed primarily as a co-op experience, many prospective players have wondered if Deep Rock Galactic is still enjoyable when played solo.
We delved into the solo experience to find out.
The game does provide you with an AI-controlled robot companion named Bosco when playing alone. According to reviews, Bosco assists reasonably well with mining, combat and even reviving you.
However, the overall pace still feels slower and more challenging than the cooperative multiplayer that most fans praise as the game’s highlight.
The development team has made efforts to ensure the solo experience remains engaging. But the consensus seems to be that playing with others is more entertaining, especially when it comes to the higher difficulties.
Matchmaking with random players also appears to work rather well if you lack a regular group.
Deep Rock Galactic is a perfectly playable solo thanks to your robot companion, but shines when played cooperatively as intended.
If you prefer solo games, it may still offer enough to be worthwhile at a discounted price. But playing with others is where you will get the most enjoyment out of this unique and highly polished shooter.
