Embers of the Gods on Steam: Free MMORPG with 79% Rating Raises Suspicion

Lena Fischer May 17, 2026 0 comments 1 min read

Embers of the Gods, a free-to-play MMORPG on Steam, has a 79% positive rating but only 121 peak players. Community reports fake AI screenshots and auto-battle system.

Embers of the Gods on Steam: Free MMORPG with 79% Rating Raises Suspicion

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A free-to-play MMORPG called Embers of the Gods launched on Steam on May 15, 2026, with no pre-release marketing. The game's developer shares the same name as the product, which is an unusual combination that has drawn skepticism.

Suspicious review-to-player ratio

Players choose from three classes: Warrior, Ranger, and Mage. The game runs on the Unity Engine, and some community members suspect it is a mobile-to-PC port built from asset packages. SteamDB confirms the engine information.

The game is available globally on Steam at no cost.

Steam lists Embers of the Gods as "Mostly Positive" with 79% of 117 user reviews in favor. However, SteamDB records a peak concurrent player count of just 121 on launch day, dropping to 77 shortly after. The ratio of reviews to players has raised concerns about potential review manipulation.

Community reports have flagged fake AI-generated screenshots and an auto-battle system. One Steam user called the game "mobile trash." The developer has not commented on the allegations.

Source: NotebookCheck