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Binary Domain

Squad-based third-person shooter where robots break apart and trust matters

Devil's Details · Published by SEGA · Released Apr 27, 2012

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Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 3,773
Recent reviews
Very Positive
86% of 43 in 30 days
Players
4
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
GeForce GT220
2 GB RAM · 8 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 68/100 (critic reviews)

What is Binary Domain?

This squad-based third-person shooter takes place in 2080 Tokyo, where Dan Marshall's team fights robots infiltrating human society. You shoot robots that change as they take damage, direct squadmates, choose weapons and skills, and make decisions that affect your team's trust.

For you if...

  • +you like shooting robots that react to damage
  • +you want squad banter in a story-driven shooter
  • +you enjoy decisions that affect your squad's trust

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer grounded settings to futuristic robot stories
  • −you dislike giving squad orders during firefights

What players say

86% of 3,773 reviews are positive · 86% of 43 in the last 30 days

Players praise the robot gunfights, story, and squad banter. They most often complain about controller mapping and mouse-and-keyboard controls; some also report unreliable voice commands and crashes.

Players over time

▼ -71% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 38 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Oct 2, 20267
Oct 1, 20267
Sep 30, 20266
Sep 29, 20266
Sep 28, 20268
Sep 27, 202610
Sep 26, 202613
Sep 25, 20267
Sep 24, 20265
Sep 23, 20264
Sep 23, 20263
Sep 22, 20266

How many players finish Binary Domain?

26% of Steam players have unlocked «DENYING DESTINY», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Binary Domain screenshot 1

Binary Domain system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT220, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Microsoft Windows 7/Vista/XP
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.66 GHz or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT220 (512MB) / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT (512MB)
Memory
2GB RAM (XP)/3GB RAM (Windows 7 / Vista)
Storage
8 GB free hard drive space

Recommended

OS
Microsoft Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5 @ 2.66 GHz or AMD equivalent
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / ATI Radeon HD 5750 (1GB)
Memory
3GB RAM
Storage
8 GB free hard drive space

Does Binary Domain have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode.

Does Binary Domain run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • The launcher or setup tool may need the touchscreen or virtual keyboard
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Device compatibility warnings shown
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain.

Does Binary Domain use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

Tags

2 DLC available.

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