Remedy built something genuinely strange with Control, and that's exactly the point.

The community data here is thin, just two duels, so take this with a grain of salt. That said, the early signals are modest. For the desert island question, it lands right around the middle of the pack, ahead of roughly half of all games. For the "play with a friend on the couch" scenario, it sits just below average. Neither result is surprising. Control is a solitary, slow-burn experience. It doesn't lend itself to social play or easy pick-up sessions.

For a supernatural action game built around mystery and atmosphere, that tracks. Games in this space often sacrifice broad accessibility for depth and mood. Control leans hard into that trade-off.

This one is for players who enjoy wandering through a weird, oppressive world and piecing things together on their own. If you liked games such as Alan Wake or enjoyed slow narrative tension in single-player experiences, you'll likely find a lot here. If you want something to jump into quickly or share with someone else, this probably isn't the right pick.