The Binding of Isaac: Repentance

4.7 /5

Mar 31, 2021

System Requirements

Windows

minimum Specs

CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 (3.1 GHz) or AMD Phenom II X4 965 (3.4 GHz)
RAM: 4 GB RAM
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 430 (1 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 5570 (1 GB)
Storage: 500 MB available space
OS: Windows 10
DirectX: Version 9.0c

recommended Specs

CPU: Intel Core i7-2600K (3.4 GHz) or AMD FX-8350 (4.0 GHz)
RAM: 8 GB RAM
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (2 GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2 GB)
Storage: 500 MB available space
OS: Windows 10
DirectX: Version 11

About This Game

Experience the modern classic, The Binding of Isaac, like you've never seen it before. It's a game too big to be called a sequel: Repentance takes Isaac to new heights of roguelike dungeon adventure, as the brave boy descends into the basement for his greatest challenge yet! Isaac's new quest takes him to unknown places he's never been, filled with horrible new enemies and bosses, weapon combos you've never synergized before and items he's never seen... unholy terrors from his wildest dreams and worst nightmares!

User Reviews (10)

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GlitchHunter Nov 1, 2025

4.2

New characters are cool, but some unlock conditions are insane grind. Still fun!

SpeedrunnerX Mar 15, 2024

4.7

The new alternate paths are a game changer. More replayability than ever!

LootGoblin Dec 5, 2023

4.5

My favorite roguelike just got bigger! New items are wild. Can't stop playing. 👍

CasualGamer_99 Sep 7, 2023

2.5

Too much content, feels overwhelming. Was hoping for simpler fun. Not for me.

IsaacEnjoyer Aug 13, 2023

5.0

Peak Isaac. So much content, so many secrets. Best DLC ever! 💯

BulletBrain Jul 21, 2023

4.8

After hundreds of hours, Repentance keeps it fresh. Must-have if you like Isaac.

PixelPusher_77 Jul 10, 2023

5.0

Repentance adds SO much! Still super addictive, love the new paths. 5/5 easy. 🔥

NoobMaster69 Jul 7, 2022

3.5

Still super hard! New bosses are brutal. Fun, but I ragequit a lot. 🎮

RNGesusJr Dec 27, 2021

4.0

Some runs are amazing, others feel totally unfair. Still, a solid addition. 😊

DemonSlayerPro Oct 5, 2021

5.0

Absolutely brilliant expansion. Fixed so much, added more. Essential for fans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Binding of Isaac: Repentance?

Repentance is the final and largest expansion for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. It builds upon Afterbirth+ with a massive amount of new content, including new characters, items, enemies, bosses, chapters, challenges, and two full alternate paths.

Do I need previous expansions (Afterbirth, Afterbirth+) to play Repentance?

Yes, Repentance is an expansion to The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. To play Repentance, you must own the base game (Rebirth) as well as its previous expansions, Afterbirth and Afterbirth+.

How do I unlock all the new content, especially the alternate paths and final bosses?

Unlocking new content in Repentance often involves reaching specific milestones or completing certain objectives. To access the alternate paths (Mausoleum/Gehenna and Corpse), you generally need to defeat Mom in the Depths with specific items or conditions. Many characters and items are unlocked by completing completion marks with existing characters on hard mode.

Is Repentance significantly harder than previous versions of Isaac?

Many players find Repentance to be considerably more challenging than Afterbirth+. It introduces tougher enemies, more complex boss patterns, new mechanics that punish reckless play, and often requires a deeper understanding of item synergies and strategic decision-making to succeed, especially on the new alternate paths and against new bosses.

What are some of the biggest new features introduced in Repentance?

Repentance introduces two new playable characters (Bethany and Jacob & Esau), over 700 new rooms, more than 130 new items, two new alternate chapter paths (leading to new final bosses like Mother and The Beast), many new enemies and bosses, a vastly expanded music library, and numerous quality-of-life improvements and balance changes.

The Binding of Isaac: Repentance : System Requirements