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Valfaris

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.

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"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."

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Steam User 8915STEAMRecommended

Mais metal dq isso so disco do megadeath.

Mar 24, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 6338STEAMRecommended

Best Run And Gun of this generation.

Mar 22, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 4531STEAMRecommended

A solid 2D action shooter with very nice artwork and metal soundtrack.

Good amount of challenge too.

Mar 22, 2026·13h·Verified

Steam User 3891STEAMRecommended

ГГ - стиль.
Звук - роцк.
Отсылки на поп-культуру - есть.
Визуал - картридж мечты из 90х.
Геймплей - тот самый RUN&GUN.
Не рогалик - СЛАВА БОГУ БЛ#ТЬ.
Цена - пачка кириешек.
На деку так вообще сказка! Лутаем.

Mar 22, 2026·2·Verified

Steam User 0203STEAMRecommended

PANCADA!

Mar 19, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 9038STEAMRecommended

There's so much blood that when an enemy explodes into a gory mess, the blood actually comes out of your computer screen and splatters you in the face. Soundtrack goes so hard that goth girls will be able to hear it from miles away. If aliens ever try to invade Earth, we will show them a playthrough of this game and ask them if they are sure. 10/10

Mar 16, 2026·22h·1·Verified

Steam User 4417STEAMRecommended

Played Mecha Therion first and I can say the two are amazing games. totally reccomend them!

Mar 16, 2026·11h·1

Steam User 0083STEAMRecommended

Excelente juego bastante divertido y complicado

Mar 15, 2026·15h

Steam User 5318STEAMRecommended

It's probably not perfect, difficulty is a little inconsistent at times and there's a few sections that will give you conniptions, but the controls are tight, most of the bosses are cool, and it makes you feel like a badass.

Playing with a DualSense/DualShock controller or something with a proper D-pad is advisable, you'll be glad to have the extra speed and precision it affords. If you're not already accustomed to 8-way arcade movement/aiming, try to be patient as you learn because it can feel frustrating at first. It took me most of my first playthrough to really master the control scheme and going into NG+ with that mastery made it feel even more satisfying to play.

Mar 14, 2026·30h·Verified

Steam User 0755STEAMRecommended

Hard as metal and metal as hell

Mar 14, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 6975STEAMRecommended

Great game, genuinely. But dear god the controls for shooting are terrible and the game can be so unfair and unfun at times.

Mar 14, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 6878STEAMRecommended

this game is metal AF! its fun, challenging, funny, head banging goodness sound track. it has that heavy metal feel

Mar 12, 2026·1h

Steam User 9177STEAMNot recommended

Not my cup of tea, feels too frustrating when you can only aim at strict angles. I don't care if it's "authentic", that's just my taste.

Mar 9, 2026·3h

Steam User 4117STEAMRecommended

Just epic.

Mar 8, 2026·85h·Verified

Steam User 6726STEAMRecommended

This heaviest of metal infused 2D-action platformers rocks! Junk Gargoyles (possibly related to trash goblins), killer soundtrack obviously, and a Gwar-grade arsenal including a gun that 'boils enemies, till they burst, sending out hungry wolf spirits to chew on nearby hapless foes. I can't think of a more 'mega death' than that!
Also, loved the design of 'Lord Jylskel', a kind of anthropomorphic virus whipping you in the face with spike-protein tentacles. Had to replay that biological monster boss like 15 times but it was a smash beating 'the long arm of long corvid.'
All in all, amazing art, music, gameplay, definitely give it a shot if you like Contra-style platformers! Looking forward to more retro-tastic, metal-horned jamming and slaying from Steel Mantis.

Mar 7, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 8954STEAMRecommended

Очень круто! Жаль, что вторая часть, на мой взгляд, получилась заметно слабее.

Mar 6, 2026·21h·Verified

Steam User 8687STEAMRecommended

Jogo muito bom , acredito ter inspiração em doom troopers e black throne, dificuldade média faz a gente pensar qual a melhor arma para cada ocasião e trilha sonora muito boa! recomendo!

Mar 3, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 0515STEAMRecommended

Ну как вам сказать.. В целом атмосферно, боссы прикольные, над последним пришлось немного вспотеть. Для стимдека вообще идеально. Мне как любителю (ковыряться в попе пальчиком) игр по кОнтре зашло.

Feb 28, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 9681STEAMRecommended

This game is awesome, metal as ♥♥♥♥! Finally beat it, the final level and boss were kicking my ass for years, so I can leave review... Really well designed and FUN. Style reminds me of old Heavy Metal comics and the Metabaron, really cool. Combination of shooting and melee feels great and stages and bosses are well designed.

Feb 27, 2026·8h·Verified

Steam User 9658STEAMRecommended

Hay juegos que pruebas por curiosidad… y hay juegos que te agarran por el cuello desde el primer minuto y no te sueltan. Valfaris fue exactamente eso para mí: una sorpresa brutal, desafiante y con una personalidad arrolladora que me hizo preguntarme en pleno frenesí: “¿Cómo no conocía esto antes?”

Y sí… después de terminarlo me ♥♥♥♥ a investigar si tenía precuela.
Y oh, sí. La tenía. Pero esa la comentaré en otra review 😉

⚔️ Un metal álbum jugable

Valfaris es un run & gun 2D de acción pura, con estética heavy metal espacial. Aquí no hay medias tintas: disparos constantes, enemigos grotescos, sangre pixelada y jefes que parecen portadas de discos de death metal.

Desde el primer momento notas que no es un juego casual. Es exigente. Es directo. Te castiga si no aprendes patrones. Pero nunca se siente injusto.

El combate es sólido y tiene una capa estratégica muy interesante:

Arma principal con munición infinita.

Arma secundaria potente pero limitada.

Arma cuerpo a cuerpo que además sirve para recargar energía.

Ese pequeño sistema de riesgo/recompensa hace que el combate tenga ritmo y tensión constante. No es solo disparar: es gestionar recursos mientras sobrevives a una lluvia de proyectiles.

🔥 Dificultad que pica… pero engancha

Es un juego retador. Hay momentos en los que repites secciones, en los que un jefe te destroza sin compasión. Pero cada intento te hace mejorar. Es de esos juegos que te obligan a entrar en “modo concentración total”.

Y cuando por fin derrotas a ese jefe imposible… la satisfacción es enorme.

No es un desafío artificial. Es un desafío bien diseñado.

🎶 Estética y música: pura identidad

Visualmente tiene un pixel art cargado de personalidad: oscuro, biomecánico, grotesco y espectacular.

Pero lo que realmente eleva la experiencia es la banda sonora. La música es puro metal que acompaña perfectamente la intensidad del combate. No es un fondo sonoro cualquiera: es parte de la identidad del juego.

Jugarlo con buen sonido o auriculares es casi obligatorio.

🌌 Una sorpresa que te lleva a investigar más

Lo que más me sorprendió no fue solo su calidad, sino descubrir que el universo de Valfaris venía de antes. Cuando un juego te deja con ganas de buscar si tiene precuela, secuela o algo relacionado… es porque ha hecho algo bien.

Y sí, la tiene.
Pero esa historia merece su propio análisis.

⭐ Veredicto personal

Valfaris es una joya exigente, con carácter propio y sin concesiones. No intenta agradar a todo el mundo. Es un juego hecho con personalidad y con respeto por el jugador que busca reto real.

Si te gustan:

Los desafíos clásicos tipo arcade.

El pixel art con identidad fuerte.

La estética sci-fi oscura.

La música metal integrada en la experiencia.

Entonces esta es una recomendación clarísima.

A veces las mejores experiencias no son los grandes AAA… sino esas joyas que descubres casi por casualidad y que terminan dejándote con ganas de más.

Y en mi caso, Valfaris fue exactamente eso.

Feb 25, 2026·50h·Verified

Steam User 9849STEAMRecommended

[h1]
Grotesque platformer with lots of guns and shooting. Gameplay is similar to Contra - obliterate alien creatures and make your way through. Level design is interesting and introducing something new frequently. Alien planet like environment with jumping platforms, climbing walls and ropes to get across. Deadly plants, oddly looking creatures are common sight here. Interestingly enough sometimes we drift on the back of goliath while swimming across lava and defending from monsters. Bosses require some tactics and learning pattern first, after that it's easy peasy. Plenty of different weapons divided into 3 categories: plasma, swords and 3rd type which require energy to use. Energy is gathered by defeating creatures. Levels contain hidden blood shards used for upgrades and green shards which can be placed into altars granting checkpoint (up to 5 can be stored at once). Weapons can be upgraded for more range and power. Generally speaking difficulty is well suited for everyone but also gets harder later. Music is heavy metal what else to say. For this genre it's a decent game.
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Ultrawide fix [url=https://github.com/RoseTheFlower/UltrawideIndex/releases/tag/valfaris]HERE[/url]

Feb 25, 2026·4h·9

Steam User 4140STEAMRecommended

O melhor jogo ação 2D da Steam, Lindo. Desafiador. O progresso é muito bom. Trilha boa. Armas boas e bem boladas. Espetacular e viciante. Quem gosta desse jogo é abençoado. Depois que zera (o último boss é amaldiçoado) dá vontade de zerar de novo upando outras armas.

Chefes malditos e criativos.

Feb 25, 2026·10h·Verified

Steam User 6750STEAMRecommended

The game starts off kind of weak, but soon picks up the pace and makes it an enjoyable experience.
There are a lot of boss fights and this is something I truly enjoy in a game like this. The devs made sure to put in a lot of boss mechanics, so you will not be bored, though it will at times feel unfair.
The metal adds to the experience.

What does feel negative is the occasional unfairness, Platforming being extremely unforgiving and very specific timing required for some attacks.

It's a must if you like platformers. 8/10
If you are not into platformers it would probably be a 7/10

Feb 23, 2026·11h·Verified

Steam User 3616STEAMNot recommended

Уродское управление. Навыки применяются ни когда нажимаешь кнопку, а когда анимация предыдущего закончится. кал собаки

Feb 23, 2026·Verified

Steam User 0193STEAMRecommended

все понравилось, хардкор как он есть, 500 жизней на все про все((

Feb 20, 2026·21h·Verified

Steam User 5146STEAMRecommended

Brutal as Hell, Heavy like the Metal, not as difficult as some people claim it to be. Also has perfect implementation of risk-reward gameplay loop

Feb 19, 2026·8h·Verified

Steam User 9446STEAMRecommended

OMFG this game is hard... but fair at times. It is one of the few games where the difficulty gets so frustrating for me that I have to actually quit the game and take a break for a bit before going back to playing it. I am at the part where there is a hive and you need to get the pheremones on you in order to move further through the hive. I don't know what else to call them except uncircumsized penis flies and their movement is so random that they get on my nerves. It seems to be a 50/50 chance of me getting through this particular section that they are located in everytime I come back and try again. I am slowly but surely moving forward through this section, but those flies have to be the most annoying enemy type I have ran into so far. With that all said it is still a awesome game, reminds me of the good old NES difficulty games. I would suggest this game to anyone that wants a challenge but if you are the type of person that gets frustrated extremely easy, then you will want to avoid this one. The new controllers cannot take the frustration abuse the old NES controllers could take, lol. Cheers!!!

Feb 17, 2026·20h·Verified

Steam User 5985STEAMRecommended

Creo que fue mi primer indie pirata, me lo termine todo y sabia que merecia comprarlo. Power metal, fuego y dificultad alta es un combo mejor que el de Mostaza.

Feb 17, 2026·8h·2·Verified

Steam User 1937STEAMRecommended

Оооох!.. Ну что сказать? Это странное ощущение, будто тебя оттарабанили в ж**у но тебе понравилось. Это касательно сложности. Всё проходимо, сейчас иду по пути "Настоящего металла", если не ошибаюсь(да, мне оказалось мало!). Во всём остальном игра просто бесподобна! Шикарнейший саундтрек! Обычно я приобретаю понравившийся саундтрек после того как пройду всю игру, но тут я не выдержал. Ещё когда первое прохождение было примерно на середине прогресса, я понял, что хочу слышать это как можно чаще! Визуал красивый. В целом атмосфера выдержана идеально, всё, творящееся на экране и в колонках/наушниках гармонирует и погружает в игру.

Feb 17, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 0456STEAMRecommended

psychosis

Feb 16, 2026·10h·1

Steam User 0447STEAMRecommended

Great fun playing this! Challenging and rewarding difficulty!

Feb 15, 2026·30h·1·Verified

Steam User 2621STEAMRecommended

MANEIRO

Feb 12, 2026·6h·Verified

Steam User 5530STEAMRecommended

Metaaaaalll \m/

Feb 12, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 0380STEAMRecommended

cool art style, can be fun, but super frustrating mechanics for the most part. worth it on sale though.

Feb 9, 2026·14h·Verified

Steam User 0628STEAMNot recommended

movement is horrible, 8direction shooting feels like you are playing a 30yo game, and not in a good way

Feb 8, 2026·1h·Verified

Steam User 1344STEAMNot recommended

호쾌하게 쓸어 버리는 게임이 아니고 유리몸이라 쉽게 죽습니다.
죽어가면서 패턴 숙지하면 언젠가는 클리어 할 수 있을텐데
색이 이상해서인지 눈은 피곤하고 조작감은 또 구려서
마계촌같은 고전게임을 현시대에 하는 느낌입니다.
저렴한 가격에 혹해서 구매했지만 환불을 했었어야 했습니다.

Feb 8, 2026·4h·Verified

Steam User 4077STEAMRecommended

目前玩下来，游戏难度适中，很友好得加入了很多存档点，并且没有很多银河系头疼的迷路，意外地还有弹反机制，感觉是款不错的消遣解压游戏. 最后BOSS三个阶段，打不过，熬到第二阶段没多久就死了，不好研究打法，懒得受苦了，云通关，还不错的游戏。

Feb 8, 2026·12h·Verified

Steam User 3071STEAMRecommended

très sympa mais un peu trop de bosses, même problème que pour ds2, beaucoup de boss mais peu de véritablement mémorable. Un excellent jeu et excellente BO bien métal et pas si dur que ce que certaines critiques semble dépeindre (sans pour autant être une balade de santé), pas de système de vie comme sur arcade, énormément de checkpoints et des bosses qui tombent assez vite. C'est rapide, nerveux malgré malheureusement un personnage pas très mobile mais c'est le genre qui veux ca, puis surtout le pixel art est magnifique. Je recommande surtout vu le prix

Feb 5, 2026·6h

Steam User 7447STEAMRecommended

[h1][b]「銀河を血で染めろ！ヘドバン必須、爆音とゴアで奏でる『宇宙地獄』の狂想曲」[/b][/h1]

[h1]ストーリー[/h1]
かつて銀河の楽園と呼ばれた要塞「Valfaris」
だが、それは今や無限の闇とヘヴィメタルな怪物たちが蠢く地獄へと変貌していた。追放された息子セリオンは、故郷の変わり果てた姿に怒りを燃やし、愛機である銃と剣、そして爆音のBGMを携えて要塞の心臓部へと殴り込みをかける。親父、待ってろよ。この銀河ごと更地にしてやる。

[h1]概要[/h1]
ゴシックホラー『Slain: Back from Hell』の開発チームが放つ、ヘヴィメタル・2Dアクション。
グロテスクで緻密なドット絵で描かれたバイオメカニカルな世界を舞台に、大量の弾丸と剣戟で敵を粉砕しながら進む、ハードコアな横スクロールシューティング＆アクション。BGMには元Celtic Frostのギタリストが参加しており、プレイするだけでメタルの洗礼を受けることになる。

[h1]感想[/h1]
[b]SFC時代の『魂斗羅』魂を持つ戦士たちへ。今すぐこの「地獄」への片道切符を買え。[/b]

まず、ドット絵の書き込みが狂気的だ。
臓器と機械が融合した壁、噴き出す体液、極彩色の爆発。この「美しい地獄」を眺めているだけで、メタル好きの血が騒ぐ。ゲームプレイは、撃って、斬って、進む。スーファミ時代の『魂斗羅』や『悪魔城ドラキュラ』に熱狂した世代なら、コントローラーを握った瞬間にニヤリとするはずだ。

だが、警告しておく。本作は慈悲なき「死にゲー」だ。
特に重要なのが、開発チームの前作『SLAIN』同様、「シールド（防御・パリィ）」の扱え否かだ。敵の猛攻をただ避けるのではない。シールドで受け止め、弾き返し、活路を開くのだ。このシールド操作ができないプレイヤーにとって、本作はただひたすら殺され続ける「苦行」と化すだろう。逆に言えば、弾き（パリィ）の快感を覚えた時、この地獄は最高のライブ会場になる。

そして何より、現在この傑作が[b]90％OFF、ワンコイン（数百円）以下[/b]という、駄菓子屋感覚の信じられない価格で投げ売られている。缶コーヒーより安い値段で、自身のゲーマーとしての腕前（スキル）を試せるチャンスだ。挑まない理由がない。

[h1]評価[/h1]
【GOOD】
・『SLAIN』から正統進化した、緻密でグロテスク、そして極彩色に輝く圧倒的なドット絵アートワーク。
・ヘヴィメタル全開のBGMと、敵を粉砕するゴア表現がシンクロした爽快感抜群の演出。
・90%OFFなら買わない手はない圧倒的なコストパフォーマンス。

【BAD】
・難易度は非常に高く、特に「シールド」による防御・反射をマスターできないとクリアは困難。
・チェックポイントは多いが、それでもリトライの連続に心が折れそうになる場面（初見殺し）は多い。
・画面が派手すぎて、自機や敵の弾が見にくくなることがあり、視認性によるミスが発生しやすい。

Feb 5, 2026·6h·1·Verified

Steam User 0583STEAMNot recommended

Х у й н я за др отская. Проще надо делать, проще. Для за др отов отдельный режим можно было сделать, если нужно, нельзя всех под одну гребёнку подгонять, бесит такое отношение. Музыка - кал, рисовка уровня начальной школы. Уровень звука невменяемый, после убавления настроек до минимума в игре, приходится ещё и в системе убавлять. Эти "оригиналы", решили не делать выбор уровня, пропустил секретную комнату, просто начинай игру сначала, за др от.
М у д а к и!

Jan 30, 2026·54h·Verified

Steam User 2432STEAMRecommended

ПУШКА, БОМБА!!! Один из лучших ФИНАЛЬНЫХ боссов, что я встречал, да и сама игра подкидывает хлопот, благо, тут все в меру.

Jan 28, 2026·11h·1·Verified

Steam User 9888STEAMRecommended

Valfaris is a wild ride 😊. This side-scrolling action game blends Norse mythology with brutal combat and dark fantasy elements. You play as a Viking warrior seeking vengeance, battling demons and gods in a visually stunning world.

Pros:
Stunning Art Style: The game's visuals are breathtaking, with detailed environments and monsters
Intensely Satisfying Combat: The fighting mechanics are fast-paced and brutal, with awesome combos
Epic Storyline: The game's got a compelling narrative with plenty of twists

Cons:
Tough as Nails: The game's super challenging, even with multiple checkpoints
Some Frustrating Bosses: A few bosses can be a real pain
Short Length: Might feel a bit short for some players

Rating: 8/10

Jan 27, 2026·7h·1

Steam User 4519STEAMRecommended

Endiabladamente difícil en algunos puntos, pero es que va durísimo este metroidvania. Con el boss final estuve bastante atascado y sentí una satisfacción inmensa al pasarmelo. Me han entrado ganas de leerme los cómics de Lobo jugando a esto.

Jan 20, 2026·15h·2·Verified

Steam User 5570STEAMRecommended

biraz doom ve heavy metal bolca depresif karanlık poz ve warhammer 40k necronları ve birazda contra.

Evet tam olarak böyle bir oyun, üstelik türkçe dil desteğine sahip.
valla ben hilesiz oynayamadım zaten böyle bir oyunu hilesiz bitirmek çok ileri gamer kafası, ben o kadar değilim hacım chill gaming brom modundayım oynayıp bitirip görmek istiyorum banane awk.

oyun koluyla oynamanızı şiddetle tavsiye ederim zira diğer türlü zaten zor.

10/9

Jan 19, 2026·7h·Verified

Steam User 3798STEAMRecommended

To chyba pierwsza gra typu "więcej umierasz niż grasz" w którą faktycznie przyjemnie mi się grało. Pewnie, wk*rw czasami był niemiłosierny, ale Valfaris jest tak dobrze zrobioną grą, że to nie przeszkadza. Nie wiem jak twórcom udało się stworzyć tak spójne krajobrazy i dizajny wszystkich przeciwników itd, ale wygląda to absolutnie wybornie, po prostu miód i orzeszki. A jeszcze dodać metalową muzykę w tle? Cudeńko. Fabuła może nie jest jakaś ambitnie wciągająca, ale to raczej drugi plan - pierwsze skrzypce gra tutaj świetna rozgrywka.
Dziwię się, że w ogóle o tej grze nie słyszałam i znalazłam ją absolutnie przypadkiem. Zasługuje na więcej rozgłosu.

Jan 19, 2026·13h

Steam User 5900STEAMRecommended

Це чистокровний олдскульний екшн-шутер, зроблений з любов’ю до класики. Гра доволі хардкорна, без поблажок до гравця, і відчувається як привіт із епохи, коли складність була частиною ідентичності жанру.

Найсильніша сторона — атмосфера і музика. Важкий метал, агресивний візуальний стиль і загальний вайб роблять гру максимально зарядженою. Тут буквально все кричить про м’ясо, темряву і безкомпромісний екшн, і це працює на всі сто.

Як олдскульний проєкт — топчик. Valfaris чітко знає, для кого вона зроблена, і не намагається підлаштовуватись під усіх, що тільки додає їй характеру.

Jan 16, 2026·2h·Verified

Steam User 8105STEAMRecommended

игра имба
но сложная без джостика фигня

Jan 14, 2026·6h

Steam User 0897STEAMRecommended

One I wish I could vote "maybe" on.
Very difficult, largely by design.
For example, the same items that you need to upgrade your weapons are also what unlocks save points.

Jan 13, 2026·1h

Steam User 9569STEAMNot recommended

Hard for the sake of being hard.

This would have been a much better game without the endless enemy respawns. Also the end of the Exterminator boss fight is very unfair, which is where I dropped the game after dying 3 times to that mechanic.

The art is okay. It is not easy to see what is happening on the screen at times because of the overall grainy style.

Jan 13, 2026·1h·12·Verified

Steam User 8278STEAMNot recommended

Первая половина игры очень понравилась, хороший визуал, хорошая музыка. На стимдеке идет отлично! В какой-то момент появились противники, на которых надо выучить тайминги парирования, иначе не пройдешь. Дальше хуже, враги всё толще, урона от них больше, а тебе никакой брони, кроме пафоса не дают. Честно дропнул, потому что потерял всякий интерес.

Jan 13, 2026·13h·2

Steam User 3150STEAMRecommended

Going into this game with no prior run-and-gun experience, I probably should’ve started somewhere else. Valfaris is absolutely relentless, although never unfair. It often takes a few attempts to work out a tough platforming section or learn a boss’s patterns. But I love it: everything from the art style to the mechanics, right down to enemies exploding into a million gory gibs.

Jan 12, 2026·10h·1·Verified

Steam User 6560STEAMRecommended

First half of the game is excellent, then it feels like the developers are trying to ragebait you. but still, beside the anoying gameplay, this game is great for its graphics and story

Jan 10, 2026·16h·1·Verified

Steam User 1286STEAMRecommended

If you're looking for a game to relax with, this isn't it.

This is a very difficult game, not easy at all, but it's also highly addictive.

The game is very diverse, from weapons to maps and monsters. The metal music is great.
You have to find hidden areas to upgrade your weapons to kill boss.
I completed the game after dying many times.
You'll easily get the "Get Used to It" (Die for the first time) and "Slain" (Die 50 times) achievements.

I played 3 times and had to give up on Full Metal mode (unlock this mode after complete the game) because it was too difficult.

Jan 8, 2026·19h·2·Verified

Steam User 2286STEAMNot recommended

你妈逼的，我从来没有真正的这么想骂过一次画风比较好的游戏，因为这个画风还是很戳我胃口的，妈的，结果看清楚之后才发现，这是tmd用塑料做成的金箔纸包起来的一大坨！制作组是不是得到了那个杨永信的真传？你妈的异星上面，妈的一堆爬虫会搞电路，我去，真牛逼，然后还有那个什么机关炮啊，你妈的设置个四连炮，怕我死的不够快是吧？妈的我一走近4个炮对着我齐射，妈的，霎时间被炸的他妈百花绽放一样， Tmd还有那个外星他妈苍蝇，你tmd无限刷新的啊，打完一波又一波，妈的，几十只苍蝇，又是tmd数值又高，打完一波又一波，你妈的，搞个跳跳乐都不能安心一点，上面有那个外星苍蝇，下面就那个蟾蜍怪，你妈的上去一个死，下去也是一个死，好不容易跳到那个之后呢，又发现有两个 tmd超级牛逼的那个怪物，你妈的，两个刷新在一起，谁叫你那么玩的，好不容易他妈跳上来，刚刚在下面被蟾蜍怪和苍蝇怪在那里折磨，你妈逼的，我跳上来之后，结果被两个tmd联手秒了，tmd，一个虫子身上怎么会有那个什么超牛逼的外星大炮呢？还他妈会直角拐弯的炮，妈的躲都躲不了，两炮秒了，又得又得再经过一遍那个蟾蜍怪和苍蝇怪，真的是低血糖的都要被气成高血压了，妈个逼的，甚至连回血的道具都没有，你tmd得打死那个怪物，看一下他有没有掉才行，妈的打大多数怪物都是没有的掉的。也就他妈百顶多5%的掉落率，妈的，甚至还更低，你卤味的血瓶都没有，妈的神之亵渎也是tmd那种便秘级的平a，tmd别人有回血道具啊，妈的，闪避啊，这简直就是用用那个什么金箔的纸啊，来包住一坨大的，甚至这个金箔都不是纯金的，你妈的用那种塑料片，tmd染个金色的啊，第3张tmd那个我就这么说吧，之前的怪物tmd还是有个怪物的样子，你妈的第3章直接变成白细胞了，这怎么说，我自己都绷不住了。制作组你绷得住吗？妈个逼的，除了个别枪外，TMd别的武器打击感他妈也是跟便秘一样，你卤味的，我真的要被气炸了，还有那个二逼跳跳乐，妈个逼的搞那么多电线，然后又是八方位射击，要射烂那个什么那个异形的什么虫卵来着，你妈的，我用手柄他妈瞄半天，结果整整被电死了他妈50次有余了，你妈的，不只有这个电线，他妈乱搞，还有那个蟾蜥怪也在那个地方，射电线都不能好好射，射的时候还要被他射一下，妈的一下大半管血又没了，连难度设置都没有，简直是我见过最离谱的游戏了，别人神之亵渎，虽然说也是那个便秘平a，但是好歹人家有个那个闪避冲刺啊，你妈的，你啥都没有，剩下唯一比较好的就是美术了，结果第3章还是第4章画风突变，妈的一堆那种比草履虫还简单，嗯就是美术风格比草履虫的身体结构还简单，我操，我真没什么好说了，还有奉上最后一句劝tmd能退款的赶紧立刻马上，按下tmd那个退款的按钮！你别像我一样——前两章以为在淘金第三章发现金矿是屎做的第四章直接淹在粪海里游不上来这游戏就是个电子粪坑画风是飘在上面那层油花操作是底下搅屎的棍子关卡是不断冒上来的沼气泡泡数值是藏在里面的玻璃碴子我为什么没退？因为我他妈的手贱点开了第三章因为我他妈的犯贱想看看能有多烂现在我懂了——这游戏的底线在马里亚纳海沟底下还要再挖个粪坑你还有机会！你的游戏时间还没超两小时对不对？你的理智还没被蝇海淹没对不对？你的手柄还没被摔成碎片对不对？快退！这不是游戏这是精神污染源的Steam伪装形态这是制作组对人类的仇恨结晶这是你硬盘需要隔离处理的生化废料退了款你能干什么？tmd买杯奶茶——至少糖分真实tmd买个馒头——至少能吃tmd捐给乞丐——至少积德就是别给这坨东西多送一分钱！我在大便河里往下沉了但你还能爬上岸回头看一眼这滩冒着泡的秽物然后永远别再回来！
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Jan 7, 2026·26h·Verified

Steam User 6166STEAMRecommended

хороший ретро ран н ган с авторским стилем

Jan 3, 2026·57h·Verified

Steam User 8121STEAMRecommended

Just purchased both because it was on offer. It's brilliant lol. Imagine Blasphemous + Contra + Slayer (The Heavy metal band). I will complete the entire game, only been playing 20 mins and I'm already hooked.

Jan 2, 2026·15h·Verified

Steam User 1206STEAMRecommended

Valfaris é um otimo jogo pra desligar a cabeça e só se jogar na gameplay dele.
Aqui um fone de ouvido e um controle de 30 conto de proporcionam um experiencia imersível que vale muito a pena o seu tempo. Eu recomendo demais ele.
Como um bom jogo de plataforma vc vai ser molestado às vezes mas vai se sentir bem depois. CONFIA.
É otimo matar um chefão aqui, inda mais quando o mesmo te impede de avançar. Não é tão frustrante a ponto de deixar o jogo de lado, pelo contrario vc se ver querendo mais e mais matar o fdp.
Enfim, adorei o jogo, a arte a musica e a gameplay dele. Bom demais.

Dec 31, 2025·28h·Verified

Steam User 9394STEAMRecommended

so good

Dec 31, 2025

Steam User 1270STEAMRecommended

Great game, love it...

Dec 29, 2025·12h·Verified

Steam User 0411STEAMNot recommended

TYPICAL MODERN ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ wouldnty wipe my ass with this nonsense artificial difficulty made by them intentionally making climbing trash.
literal garbage from the type of sugary sweet tards who are ruining gaming.

Dec 29, 2025·1h·Verified

Steam User 1593STEAMRecommended

This game is rad. It's hard as hell, but always in extremely fair ways. Progression feels extremely satisfying, and the game offers a couple unique gameplay ideas by linking health to checkpoint unlocks, meaning you have to weigh whether to increase your overall power or secure a new checkpoint to avoid having to replay longer sections after inevitable death, and by tying the parry feature directly into the shield button which results in three states for determining parry timing instead of the normal two (taking damage from a too late parry, parrying, or blocking with shield, as opposed to the normal parrying or not parrying). It's definitely got retro flair, but masterfully done. Valfaris almost feels like it could have been a classic SNES game, and had it existed back in the SNES era, it undoubtedly would have gone down as one of the greatest games on that system.
The one flaw, and it is a big one, is the weapon upgrade system is a bit punishing as the weapons are not created equal and investing in a less useful weapon can severely hamper gameplay. Similarly the way weapon investment works it really doesn't incentivize using different weapons, instead it seems best to pick your primaries and focus all your energy into them.
Still definitely worth the price, and easy to recommend.

Dec 28, 2025·13h·1·Verified

Steam User 3795STEAMNot recommended

After some time sound disappears...

Dec 27, 2025·4h·Verified

Steam User 1798STEAMRecommended

Valfaris is a ferocious, uncompromising 2D action platformer developed by Steel Mantis and published by Silver Lining Interactive that fully commits to excess in both style and intensity. From the moment it begins, the game establishes itself as a love letter to classic run-and-gun action while simultaneously pushing that formula into a darker, more aggressive space defined by heavy metal aesthetics and brutal combat design. Everything about Valfaris feels engineered to overwhelm the senses, from its dense enemy placements to its searing soundtrack, creating an experience that is as demanding as it is exhilarating.

The narrative framework is intentionally minimalistic, serving more as thematic fuel than a driving force. You take on the role of Therion, a lone warrior returning to the fortress world of Valfaris after it mysteriously reappears near a dying star. The planet itself feels like a hostile, living entity, twisted by corruption and crawling with grotesque enemies that exist primarily to test your reflexes and resolve. Story beats are delivered sparingly through brief exchanges and environmental cues, reinforcing the idea that Valfaris is less concerned with exposition and more focused on momentum. This approach suits the game’s tone perfectly, allowing players to remain locked into the action without frequent interruptions.

Combat is where Valfaris truly distinguishes itself. The game demands constant aggression, encouraging players to stay close to enemies rather than hanging back. Therion’s arsenal includes multiple ranged weapons, a powerful melee blade, and a devastating energy-based super weapon that must be fueled through close-quarters combat. This creates a risk-reward loop where playing cautiously can actually limit your options, while mastering melee timing opens the door to overwhelming offensive power. Defensive mechanics, such as shielding and projectile reflection, add another layer of skill expression, making combat feel tactical rather than purely reflexive. Success depends on understanding enemy patterns, switching weapons fluidly, and maintaining constant forward pressure.

Level design supports this philosophy by favoring tightly structured stages packed with hazards, ambushes, and enemy combinations that test spatial awareness. Valfaris avoids open-ended exploration in favor of linear progression, ensuring that every screen is carefully tuned for challenge and pacing. Environmental dangers such as spikes, collapsing platforms, and projectile traps are placed to punish hesitation and sloppy movement, reinforcing the game’s relentless tempo. Boss encounters stand out as highlights, combining elaborate attack patterns with visually grotesque designs that feel ripped straight from a heavy metal album cover. These fights often demand multiple attempts, but each defeat teaches valuable lessons, making eventual victory deeply satisfying.

One of the game’s most distinctive systems is its checkpoint and health management mechanic. Instead of traditional checkpoints, Valfaris uses collectible Resurrection Idols that can either be spent to create a save point or consumed to permanently increase health and energy capacity. This forces players to make meaningful decisions about risk management, choosing between immediate safety and long-term power. It’s a system that adds strategic depth without slowing the game down, giving players control over how punishing or forgiving their experience becomes while maintaining tension throughout each stage.

Visually, Valfaris is a triumph of pixel art excess. The environments are drenched in color, gore, and intricate detail, blending sci-fi machinery with organic horror in a way that feels both chaotic and deliberate. Enemy designs are grotesque and memorable, while animations are fluid and weighty, giving combat a visceral sense of impact. This visual identity is inseparable from the game’s soundtrack, a thunderous heavy metal score that drives the action forward with relentless energy. The music doesn’t merely accompany gameplay; it amplifies it, turning intense moments into full sensory assaults that define the game’s personality.

While Valfaris can be unforgiving, especially for players unfamiliar with demanding action platformers, its difficulty feels intentional rather than arbitrary. Some mechanics, such as limited firing angles or dense enemy patterns, may initially feel restrictive, but they ultimately encourage mastery rather than frustration. The game expects commitment, patience, and adaptability, and it rewards those qualities with a powerful sense of progression and competence.

Ultimately, Valfaris stands as a bold statement within the indie action space, unafraid to alienate players seeking a more relaxed experience in favor of delivering something raw and uncompromising. Its fusion of old-school design sensibilities with modern polish, combined with its unapologetic heavy metal identity, makes it a standout title for fans of intense, skill-driven gameplay. For players who crave high difficulty, visceral combat, and a relentless audiovisual onslaught, Valfaris offers a thrilling descent into chaos that never loses sight of what it wants to be.

Rating: 8/10

Dec 25, 2025·12h

Steam User 5652STEAMRecommended

I love retro style pixel games and i liked it.
Cons:
1. Game is too hard to enjoy with it. It stressed me out.
2. Final boss last 2 phase is made terrible. U just need all day to succeed and finish it.
After couple hours i just lost interest to finish it.

Dec 23, 2025·22h·1·Verified

Steam User 0188STEAMRecommended

Fun game.

Dec 23, 2025·43h·Verified

Steam User 4956STEAMNot recommended

Сеттинг и дизайн хорошие, но игра душнит сложностью сверх меры, раздражает,
больше от этого издателя игры покупать не буду, не люблю портить себе нервы
Вместо того чтобы больше контента и уровни сложности сделать , решили маленький объем контента замаскировать духотой. И не надо мне писать что я ною или я казуал, вот этот ваш сраный хардкор иногда на бдсм начинает быть похож,
Задолбали игры в которых просто нельзя поиграть без напряга бл...ть. идите на х.....й со своим хардкором! реально как то вся эта сложность ломает погружение в игру, и без того сюжет простенький, так еще это...

Dec 22, 2025·10h

Steam User 1444STEAMRecommended

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Dec 19, 2025·10h·Verified

Steam User 5987STEAMRecommended

A great looking action platformer that leans into its style. Not afraid to be a challenge, I found the moderate difficulty to be engaging. There are side paths with secrets that lead to goodies to upgrade your weapons.

I was surprised to see an interesting tension between choosing to unlock checkpoints or having a higher health pool. It's actually really fun.

Only critique I have is that sometimes it's a bit difficult to tell what's background or platform.

Dec 17, 2025·5h

Steam User 8135STEAMNot recommended

The game looks and musics feel pretty nice in a brutal way.

Gameplay-wise, it is a basic side-scroller shooter where you aim with the same stick you use for movement.
It's yet another one that didn't notice there are two sticks on a gamepad or that a PC also has a mouse.

Of course, one button is used to stop moving while firing. I've checked in the options and there is no way to change that.

I've only played a few minutes but it just feels too clunky for me. The delay between a "stance" and another is too slow.

I really dislike to be constantly attacked by monsters infinitely spawning from where I came from.
It makes no sense and it just feels like a dumb way to artificially increase the difficulty.
I understand it's to push the player to move right but it feels just dumb and artificial.

I like well designed difficult games, this is not one of them.

Dec 15, 2025·6·Verified

Steam User 8404STEAMRecommended

A beautifully drawn and animated game with fun mechanics and generally good design. The level design is nice, enemies are unique and interesting, and I found it generally challenging but beatable. That being said, I think after an hour and a half I've played enough of it as there's basically no interesting character or story to speak of, just vibes, and most of those are borrowed from Geiger with all of the horror traded for campy ultraviolence. If this is your thing you'll be delighted, but it's not my cup of tea, at least not for as long as it is.

Dec 14, 2025·2h

Steam User 1819STEAMRecommended

Stick it out. I almost bounced off of it in the first 10 minutes when it really felt a little too clunky, but the game really comes into its own pretty early. I'm having a great time and it's well worth the price. The vibes are phenomenal.
Update: I'm at the final boss at 10 hrs in. There were a few stretches that were frustratingly difficult that required both memorization of a long stretch of enemy appearances and difficult to time parrying or instant death environmental traps but on the whole I'm glad I played it. I am not going to keep trying on the final boss because it's a tough multiphase one and I feel satisfied having gotten through the first phase a few times only to get barely any damage on the second phase before being wiped.

Dec 13, 2025·10h·2·Verified

Steam User 6588STEAMRecommended

hard, no eassier difficulty available. However the game is awesome. its huge its original and its full of action. Even some decent storyline.

Dec 12, 2025·11h·Verified

Steam User 9531STEAMRecommended

Puta q jogo maneiro da porra.

Dec 10, 2025·18h·Verified

Steam User 0399STEAMRecommended

Fantastic. Great art, music, sounds, boss and level design, and overall execution. A new favorite

Dec 10, 2025·9h·Verified

Steam User 4840STEAMRecommended

Excelente juego casual 2d si les gusta el género, pero 8 horas es lo que me tomó completarlo y no quise volver a tocarlo. Aun así lindo juego si lo agarran de ofertón

Dec 8, 2025·9h·Verified

Steam User 8991STEAMRecommended

Incredible climate, tough and challenging (yet fair) gameplay and aesthetics that definitely speaks to me. 9/10 :)

Dec 7, 2025·11h·Verified

Steam User 4475STEAMRecommended

Brutal y super bueno con puro hardcore y nada de tonterías.

Dec 7, 2025·17h

Steam User 5047STEAMRecommended

Would have been right at home on SNES / GENESIS

Dec 6, 2025·5h

Steam User 6416STEAMRecommended

To jest gra żywcem wyjęta z czasów kiedy w gamingu chodziło jeszcze o wyrzynanie wrogów. Wspaniała...

Dec 5, 2025·16h

Steam User 3027STEAMRecommended

I love this game. It's moderately difficult until you get the hang of it.

First run can take up to 7 hours but once you get good at it, it's a casual 2-hour run even in the Full Metal Mode.

And having spent 90 hours in a 2 hour game probably says something about my opinion about it)
The game is a banger. Headbanger.
Shame Mecha Therion didn't get enough love from the community.

Dec 1, 2025·102h·2·Verified

Steam User 3339STEAMRecommended

Great!

Nov 29, 2025·9h·Verified

Steam User 4796STEAMRecommended

Este es un juegazo que no puedes pasar por alto, tiene una gran dificultad que lo hace desafiante y entretenido al mismo tiempo, la musica es perfecta, y la atmosfera sci-fi con dark fantasy, hace que el juego sea brutal, por mi parte lo recomiendo al 100%

Nov 27, 2025·4h

Steam User 6553STEAMRecommended

Ну что ж, первая моя игра пройденная на 100%, на стимдеке играть прям само то, графика кайф (всё красиво прорисовано каждая локация прям ух), музон качает (металл мой любимый жанр музыки), по поводу сложности игры:) ну так как обожаю такие игры по типу старых контр и всякого ретро 8 16 бит то для меня сложность была нормальной учитывая огромное количество пушек и так же чекпоинтов, прошёл я игру на режиме сплошого металла с поиском всех секретов за 1:48:50 и с смертями у начинающего игрока(не знакомого с играми данного жанра) скорее всего будут большие трудности даже на обычном режиме и смерти будут переваливать за пару сотен;) игра будет переваливать за 10-15 часов прохождения, косяков я в игре не заметил управление чёткое, боссы все интересные кучи разнообразных мобов и гадов секреты спрятаны тоже не плохо, для разработчиков послание: во первых сделайте вторую часть в такой же стилистике мне прям очень понравилась игра) во вторых где карточки в стим?)

Nov 26, 2025·48h·2·Verified

Steam User 8764STEAMRecommended

Очень хорошо в меру сложная но прям затягивает.
Рекомендую.

Nov 26, 2025·1h·7·Verified

Steam User 8187STEAMNot recommended

Don't get me wrong, I like the theme of this game, It's a great idea to create a brutal metroidvania with hardcore music in the background, but it's just too hard sometimes, it gets you down to the point where I lose interest and hardly enjoying the game. It's just too clunky. The hero is slow and not smooth enough, while the enemy becomes faster and more dangerous each level. It's not suitable if you're searching for a game that you can enjoy in your free time, because it will stress you out at some point. It's also boring, with only a few mechanic it can offer. I don't think I should recommend this game for anybody.

Nov 21, 2025·8h·2·Verified

Steam User 2142STEAMRecommended

I love this game
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Nov 18, 2025·50h·Verified

Steam User 7080STEAMRecommended

Aqui esta ka diversión.

Nov 18, 2025·6h·Verified

Steam User 7389STEAMNot recommended

Stunning artwork and music, but I found the gameplay frustrating and generally unrewarding. If you die after a boss battle, you have to redo the boss...

Nov 18, 2025·1h·2·Verified

Steam User 5279STEAMRecommended

This is a great game. It's difficult, but not unfair. There are plenty of checkpoints. The level and boss design is very well done.

Nov 16, 2025·6h·1·Verified

Steam User 5307STEAMNot recommended

Con control de PS4 es una mierda.

Nov 13, 2025·1h·Verified

Steam User 7680STEAMRecommended

As a metalhead, the art and music were great. As a gamer, there's a lot of bad stuff here - being blinded by particles at critical moments, off-screen shenanigans, unclear hit boxes, memorizing events to get positioned right ahead of time, and checkpoints that are way too far apart toward the end of the game.

Nov 12, 2025·14h·2·Verified

Steam User 7129STEAMRecommended

Valfaris takes everything good about classic 'hard' games that we used to play on the Sega Genesis and the SNES - and adds much-needed modern touches to the formula. What we then have is a great game that forces you to learn from your mistakes, as every encounter is designed to test you in one way or another. There is a difficulty spike in the final two hours of the game, but if you got that far - you are very well equipped to deal with what's ahead.

It took me around 8-9 hours for a full playthrough of the game, which is very reasonable for its low price and surprisingly long for an indie game of its kind. Of course, the better you are, the shorter it becomes, but even someone who is generally decent at platformers like me suffered quite a bit in this game due to its unforgiving design. But when you conquer the challenge, it feels SO satisfying and that's what Valfaris is all about.

Nov 10, 2025·17h·Verified

Steam User 4909STEAMRecommended

Joguinho Frenético muito louco!! tem uma variedade de Armas a cada progresso...
a cada Fase um Cenário Diferente Bastante colorido! Variedade de inimigos e sub chefes
com um Nivel de Dificuldade Mediano Sem Falar da Trilha Sonora pesada!!
irá te prender por muitas horas de Jogatina!
Muito Show Vale a pena comprar em promoção!!

Nov 9, 2025·2h·1·Verified

Steam User 0201STEAMRecommended

Pra quem gosta de plataforma e desafio é um prato cheio!!

Nov 8, 2025·8h·Verified

Steam User 8133STEAMRecommended

Мне это контра от создателей slain зашла больше чем сам слаин,который я принял резко в штыки,возмозно придется дать слаину второй шанс.

Nov 7, 2025·Verified

Steam User 7204STEAMRecommended

The weapon and level designs are awesome. The game is challenging, but it isn't overly hard. Because you have unlimited lives and the game is generous with checkpoints.

But, if you upgrade the wrong weapon, the game can become very difficult. The weapons that are worth upgrading are:

Melee Weapon
- Jelly Whip
- Leg of Arach
- Bathoryn

Primary Weapon
-Vroll's Sidearm
- Therion's Call

Destroyer
-Envoy of Destruction (I think Bringer of Mayhem is better)
- Bringer of Mayhem
- Vroll's Fist (you'll get this in NG+)

Nov 7, 2025·15h·5·Verified

Steam User 0200STEAMNot recommended

굉장히 불합리한 것을 참으며 엔딩이나 분위기를 즐길 준비가 되어있다고 생각이 들었다면, 다시 생각해 보고 구매했으면 하는 게임 엔딩을 보긴했지만 난이도를 위해 설정이나 플래이 중 즐기기 힘든 순간이 매순간인 옛 게임의 불편함을 그대로 가지고온, 제작자고 머고 그냥 어려우면 개임성이 있다고 생각하는 답답한 자식들아.

Nov 5, 2025·18h·Verified

Steam User 9904STEAMRecommended

excelente juego, muy entretenido, fue un desafio para mi. os lo recomiendo si les gusta el metal/rock y los juegos arcade freneticos de aventura

Nov 1, 2025·35h·Verified

Steam User 5607STEAMRecommended

Игра отличная, но берегите нервные клетки :)

Oct 30, 2025·15h·2·Verified

Steam User 1578STEAMRecommended

Красочный платформер с пиксельартом. У меня ассоциации всю игру были с контрой. Добротный хэви метал играет на фоне. Достаточно сложный. Предпоследний и последние боссы сильно жесткие. Но в целом справедливые.
Я страдал, но мне понравилось. Прошел финального босса и мне хватило. Хотя есть игра плюс с повышенной сложностью :-)

Oct 30, 2025·12h·Verified

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