Action · June 2, 2022
Souldiers (2022)
While out fighting for the glory of your kingdom, you and your fellow soldiers are whisked away to Terragaya, a mystical land on the fringes of the afterlife. Your task is to locate the Guardian and move on to the next world. The hitch? You and your compatriots never actually died. Battle your way to the heart of the mystery: Outwit cunning enemies, solve nefarious puzzles, upgrade your character and explore every corner of a dazzling, intricate 16-bit world. Souldiers is a handcrafted retro epic for the ages. Featuring: Gripping melee combat: Slash, parry and dodge your way through an ever-evolving roster of enemies, upgrading your skills and equipment to find a combat style that’s perfect for you. An interconnected world: Discover a sprawling handcrafted landscape filled with treasures, tough-as-nails bosses and secret pathways. 16-bit sensation: Terragaya comes to life with vibrant world-class pixel art packed to the brim with details. Smart moves: Solve environmental puzzles and leap from place to place using an ever-expanding moveset.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.7k Steam reviews | Top 85% in Action |
| Positive rating | 68% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 89% |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 75% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Metroidvania · 81
- Pixel Graphics · 72
- Action · 58
- Action-Adventure · 52
- Singleplayer · 52
- Combat · 48
- Difficult · 45
- Adventure · 35
- Lore-Rich · 26
- Souls-like · 23
- 2D · 17
- Exploration · 13
- 2D Platformer · 11
- Platformer · 10
- Fantasy · 7
Press Quotes
“Souldiers is one of the best recent metroidvanias. A must buy for fans of the genre.” 8.5/10 – Vandal “Its lovely artistic direction is far from being its only quality.” 16/20 – “Souldiers is an all-around joyful experience...A genuinely memorable game all metroidvania fans should check out.” 9.5/10 – Way Too Many Games - Aaron Price
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (7)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Simplified Chinese
- Russian
- Portuguese - Brazil
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jun 2, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Retro Forge |
| Publisher | Dear Villagers |
| Base price | $3.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
2h
Typical completion time
Achievements
38
Steam unlocks available
Reception Metrics
Steam community
68%Mixed · 2.7k reviews
1.8k positive · 859 negative
Curator recommendations
2.2k
Features & Capabilities
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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