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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

by Edmund McMillen

Released November 4, 2014 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.

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About The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

A top-down roguelike action-adventure game and remake of the 2011 original, rebuilt from its Flash engine to enable expanded content and features. Players control Isaac through procedurally generated dungeon floors, using tears as projectiles to defeat monsters while collecting items that modify abilities and appearance in potentially powerful combinations. Runs end in permadeath, and each playthrough offers different layouts, items, and bosses. The game has received four expansions adding characters, floors, items, co-op multiplayer, modding support, and online play. Inspired by the biblical story of the same name and its designer's religious upbringing.

Isaac is a young child living with his deeply religious mother in a small house on a hill. One day, his mother hears what she believes to be the voice of God, telling her that Isaac has been corrupted by sin and must be saved. She strips him of his possessions, locks him in his room, and eventually receives a command to sacrifice her son as proof of her devotion. Facing death at his mother's hands, Isaac discovers a trap door in his bedroom floor and escapes into the basement below. There, he must fight his way through dark and twisted dungeons filled with monsters, with only his tears as a weapon, hoping to survive whatever lies deeper beneath.

Release dates by platform

PS VitaNovember 4, 2014 · Out now
PCNovember 4, 2014 · Out now
PlayStation 4November 4, 2014 · Out now
MacNovember 4, 2014 · Out now
LinuxNovember 4, 2014 · Out now
Wii UNAJuly 23, 2015 · Out now
Xbox OneNAJuly 24, 2015 · Out now
Wii UJPOctober 28, 2015 · Out now
Wii UEUOctober 29, 2015 · Out now
iOSJanuary 9, 2017 · Out now

Reviews & players

Steam reviewsOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 462K positive
Player score85556 ratings on IGDB
Playing now63,247on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OSXP
ProcessorCore 2 Duo
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsDiscreet video card
Storage449 MB available space

Recommended

OS *Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
Processor2.4 GHz Quad Core 2.0 (or higher)
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000 and higher, ATI Radeon HD-Series 4650 and higher, Nvidia GeForce 2xx-Series and up
Storage449 MB available space

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth FAQ

When did The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth come out?

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth was released on November 4, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.

Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on PlayStation 5?

No. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.

Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Xbox Series X|S?

No. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.

Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, Linux, iOS, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.

Who is making The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is developed by Edmund McMillen and Nicalis, Inc..

Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth multiplayer?

Yes. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

How much does The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth cost?

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth costs $14.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth good?

Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 97% of 461,631 reviews are positive.

What are the minimum PC requirements for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?

The minimum GPU is Discreet video card. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth system requirements page.

The Binding of Isaac series

4 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. The Binding of Isaac2011
  2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth2014
  3. The Legend of Bum-bo2019
  4. The Binding of Isaac: Repentance2021

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