Action · October 4, 2016
Aragami (2016)
You are Aragami , a vengeful spirit with the power to control the shadows . You’ve been summoned by Yamiko , a girl imprisoned in the city fortress of Kyuryu . Embark on a dark journey full of blood and secrets to discover the truth about aragami. Infiltrate the occupied city of Kyuryu with your supernatural powers and fight Light with Shadow. Uncover a story about twin souls bound together by destiny that surpasses time and memory. Key Features: EMBRACE THE SHADOWS Create your own shadows to become invisible. Teleport from shadow to shadow while you hunt down your targets. Use a wide array of Shadow Powers to creatively dispatch your enemies. CHOOSE YOUR PLAYSTYLE Multiple paths to beat each scenario and approach every situation. Play as a merciless emissary of death or an undetectable ghost. Your story, your choices. BECOME ARAGAMI Fight Kaiho , the army of Light, and rescue Yamiko – the mysterious girl that summoned you and that is the key to your existence.
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Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Stealth · 322
- Ninja · 234
- Assassin · 214
- Action · 198
- Co-op · 180
- Indie · 161
- Adventure · 157
- Multiplayer · 133
- Third Person · 115
- Singleplayer · 104
- Anime · 81
- Great Soundtrack · 78
- Atmospheric · 78
- Online Co-Op · 66
- Magic · 53
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 12.7k Steam reviews | Top 34% in Action |
| Positive rating | 90% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 37% |
| Metacritic | 71/100 | Genre average 77 — top 80% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 70% for session depth among Action |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Workshop
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Captions available
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Includes level editor
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (11)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Polish
- Hungarian
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Catalan
Reception Metrics
Steam community
90%Very Positive · 12.7k reviews
11.5k positive · 1.3k negative
Metacritic
71/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.1/10
Curator recommendations
10.1k
Press Quotes
“Aragami is a superb stealth game with a gorgeous visual design and a protagonist that feels as lithe and graceful as you'd expect a ninja to be.” 9/10 – God is a Geek “One of the best games I've ever played” idiotech “Hats off to Lince Works for a stunning presentation.” Destructoid
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 4, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Lince Works |
| Base price | $3.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 4 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
51
Steam unlocks available
Content Notes
The player can choose to dispatch enemies by killing them using a sword.
Editions & Packages
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