In the US, the album peaked at No. 15 and No. 46 on "Billboard"s Dance/Electronic Albums and Heatseekers Albums charts, respectively, the week of 10 April 2010. "Oversteps" received generally positive reviews, with most agreeing it is one of the band's most accessible albums to date. Matt Kennedy of BBC was highly complimentary, and noted that while "Oversteps is certainly no exception to their outwardly difficult aesthetic... Beneath the icy exterior, deceptively warm hearts beat". He added that, as per usual, the album was not immediately accessible, but that repeatedly listening to it is "the only method of absorbing Oversteps’ depths", concluding, "Autechre continue to test themselves and listeners alike with stunningly intricate results." Paul Clarke of Drowned in Sound agreed, saying "Oversteps" "initially still seems as imposing as an abandoned warehouse surrounded by nine feet of razor wire", but "does have entry points for the casual listener". He compared it to mid-1990s sets by fellow IDM group Future Sound of London, saying the album's songs "all seem to blossom out of each other to immerse the listener in a synaesthetic environment." He concluded his review on a similar note as Kennedy, saying, ""Oversteps" is still a challenging listen, and one which reveals endless layers of new detail with each spin. But it’s also their most instantly rewarding—and arguably best—album to date." Patrick Sisson of Pitchfork Media said the album recalled earlier works such as "Amber", saying, "the ambience and atmospheres of "Oversteps" are haunting." He also called the album "less rigid" and "almost organic", concluding that Autechre were "still incorporating new designs, not merely repackaging the previous products."