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Set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors, the upcoming 2D action-platformer metroidvania, Voidwrought looks like a real gem. Especially so if you're a Hollow Knight fan waiting on Hollow Knight: Silksong. Announced for release on October 24th, this one should work nicely with Valve's Proton on Linux / Steam Deck.

You may get tired of "hey this game looks like this game!" but…this is really clearly inspired by Hollow Knight, and we've seen a few more like it recently too. And that's a good thing! Voidwrought looks great in its own right. The visuals are fab, the setting sounds good and the combat looks delicious.

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Features:

  • Experience smooth, satisfying movement and tight controls.
  • Explore atmospheric, hand-drawn biomes, from the star-scorched Surface to the biomechanical Abandoned Expedition.
  • Fight over 70 enemies and 10 formidable bosses.
  • Customize your playstyle with over 30 active Relics and passive Souls.
  • Expand your shrine to discover new treasures, abilities, and secrets.
  • Enjoy a rich, foreboding score by Anima: Song of the Abyss and Vigil: The Longest Night composer Jouni Valjakka.

Developed by Powersnake, consisting of 3 developers based in Sweden, sharing a love for all things touching on cosmic horror, passive souls-like narratives, and intriguing mysteries. They've worked on titles ranging from adventure games, city-builders, and 3D platformers to horse riding games.

You can follow it on Steam. There's also a demo now available.

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3 comments

M@GOid Sep 27
I don't know about others, but I always get uneasy about buying a game that looks to much like another that was a success. Experience from the past with those "copies" was not good.

I'm not saying this game is bad, but getting "inspired" by another game that is not even old yet, give me vibes of all those Contra or Street Fighter wannabes from the past that were a complete waste of time.
robvv Sep 27
Damn them! This Metroidvania looks right up my street, and so onto the wishlist it goes. I have neither the time nor the money to play all the games I want, but this one is another that calls to me :-)
Quoting: robvvDamn them! This Metroidvania looks right up my street, and so onto the wishlist it goes. I have neither the time nor the money to play all the games I want, but this one is another that calls to me :-)

Haha. Exactly my thoughts!
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