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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 8,322
Recent reviews
Very Positive
96% of 26 in 30 days
Playing now
4
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

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 8,322 reviews are positive · 96% of 26 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Binary Domain

Binary Domain system requirements

As published by the developer.

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

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
49
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain.

Tags

2 DLC available.

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