Valfaris
- First release
- Oct 09, 2019
- Developer
- Steel Mantis
- Publisher
- Big Sugar, Digital Uppercut Productions
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
"After mysteriously vanishing from galactic charts, the fortress of Valfaris has suddenly reappeared in the orbit of a dying sun. Once a self-contained paradise, the grandiose citadel now plays host to an ever-growing darkness. Therion, a fearless and proud son of Valfaris, returns to his home to uncover the truth of its doomed fate and to challenge the arcane evil at its very heart."Read more
"After mysteriously vanishing from galactic charts, the fortress of Valfaris has suddenly reappeared in the orbit of a dying sun. Once a self-contained paradise, the grandiose citadel now plays host to an ever-growing darkness. Therion, a fearless and proud son of Valfaris, returns to his home to uncover the truth of its doomed fate and to challenge the arcane evil at its very heart."
- Release dates
- Nintendo Switch
- Oct 09, 2019
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 10, 2019
- Nintendo Switch
- Oct 10, 2019
All 5 release dates
- PlayStation 4
- Nov 05, 2019
- Xbox One
- Nov 15, 2019
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Where to buy
- External links
- Official site (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)Instagram (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)Reddit (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)YouTube (opens in a new tab)Twitch (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- 2d, gore, pixel graphics, heavy metal, deliberately retro
… All 5
, heavy metal, deliberately retro
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 85
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 1,805 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Action
- Indie
- Gore
- Platformer
- Pixel Graphics
- 2D
- Great Soundtrack
- Side Scroller
Steam content notes
- Nudity or Sexual Content
- Frequent Violence or Gore
- General Mature Content
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Languages
- Englishinterface, subtitles
- Deutschinterface, subtitles
Language data: IGDB · recorded 29 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on phone
- Steam Remote Play on tablet
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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