Action · October 19, 2023
Laika: Aged Through Blood (2023)
Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling action-adventure Metroidvania set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic western world. Take on the role of Laika, a coyote mother and relentless warrior on a quest to avenge her fallen people from the tyrannical Birds, who have claimed superiority and conquered the land. Fueled by vengeance, Laika rides out on her motorbike on a perilous and emotional journey. Carve and shred through rugged, hand-painted landscapes as you uncover the dark secrets of a fractured world ravaged by power, betrayal, and loss. Engage in breakneck vehicular combat mechanics that demand precision, strategy, and skill. Utilize a variety of weapons, master close-range tactics, and unlock deadly abilities to defeat your enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back what your people have lost. Fast-paced 2D motorbike combat in the first ever “Motorvania”. Challenging gameplay that rewards precision and strategic thinking. Emotional and thought-provoking narrative about vengeance and loss. Striking hand-drawn landscapes teeming with danger and hidden secrets to explore. A hauntingly beautiful ambient soundtrack.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Atmospheric · 1.8k
- Arcade · 1.6k
- Metroidvania · 1.3k
- Story Rich · 1.3k
- 2D Platformer · 1.3k
- Platformer · 1.2k
- Soundtrack · 1.2k
- Gore · 1.2k
- Difficult · 1.2k
- Violent · 1.2k
- Side Scroller · 1.2k
- Adventure · 1.2k
- Motorbike · 1.2k
- Exploration · 1.2k
- Hand-drawn · 1.2k
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.9k Steam reviews | Top 60% in Action |
| Positive rating | 93% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 24% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 77 — top 27% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 7 h average | Top 62% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
93%Very Positive · 4.9k reviews
4.6k positive · 344 negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
5.1k
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (8)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
Press Quotes
“Laika: Aged Through Blood mixes motorbikes and gunplay to create an incredibly unique metroidvania experience. Bolstered by a beautiful soundtrack and brutal story, its unapologetic approach to mastering both bike and bullet rewards learning from frequents death with some seriously slick and satisfying combat.” 9 – IGN “Laika is defined by a surprising emotional range thanks to its compelling protagonist and her brutal quest to save those she loves.” 8.4 – Paste Magazine “Laika: Aged Through Blood is a game…
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 19, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Brainwash Gang |
| Publisher | Thunderful Publishing |
| Base price | $5.99 -70% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Metacritic page · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
7h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
Achievements
42
Steam unlocks available
Content Notes
Laika: Aged Through Blood will feauture violence, blood, drugs, and strong language.
Editions & Packages
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