Action · September 19, 2022

Soulstice (2022)

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The balance of the Holy Kingdom of Keidas is compromised when powerful, feral creatures known as “Wraiths” invade from the other side of the Veil, threatening to consume the living. Wraiths corrupt their victims and can even possess their bodies, turning into unstoppable monsters that prey upon the common folk. The “Chimeras”, hybrid warriors born of the union of two souls, are the only ones who can protect humankind. Briar and Lute are two sisters who have been reborn as a Chimera. The transformation has granted Briar superhuman strength and resilience, while Lute, sacrificed to bind her soul to her sister’s, has become a shade with mystical powers. Voiced by Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid 5), Briar and Lute are sent on a mission to reclaim a city in ruins that has been ravaged by the Wraiths, only to discover that the Order they belong to has a far more complex plan in mind. Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights. Key Features Fight in Synergy - Manage sisters Briar and Lute simultaneously. Master melee attacks and combos as Briar and take control of the battlefield with otherworldly abilities as Lute. Combine their strengths to unlock powerful, transformational abilities and tap into their true potential as Chimera. Explore a City in Ruin - A Tear in the Sky has opened above the once-holy city of Ilden. As Briar and Lute fight to reach the Tear, they’ll face challenging puzzles and unveil secrets of the Order while their surroundings become more hostile and twisted. Customize Weapons and Abilities - Weapons are unlocked and upgraded throughout the game and can even be switched on the fly to unleash stylish and highly devastating combo attacks. Battle Different Enemy Classes - A vile mix of Wraiths, Corrupted and Possessed, have poured into the world from beyond the Veil. Utilize Lute’s unique auras to expose or weaken these creatures and adapt to a flow of battle that never feels the same. Learn the Truth of Your Origin - Through a dark story filled with sisterly love and sacrifice, Briar and Lute discover the truth about themselves and their Chimera powers while working together and staying true to their unbreakable bond.

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Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Hack and Slash · 485
  • Spectacle fighter · 461
  • Character Action Game · 454
  • Female Protagonist · 449
  • Action-Adventure · 444
  • Third Person · 435
  • Dark Fantasy · 430
  • Exploration · 429
  • 3D Platformer · 416
  • Beat 'em up · 412
  • Action RPG · 410
  • Swordplay · 407
  • 3D · 396
  • Story Rich · 391
  • Horror · 386

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Position in Action

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume2.2k Steam reviewsTop 93% in Action
Positive rating74% positiveGenre average: 83% — this title sits in top 81%
Engagement hours4 h averageTop 83% for session depth among Action

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (12)

  • English volume_up
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Portuguese - Brazil
  • Russian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Czech volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • English
  • Czech

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Accessibility

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Color Alternatives
  • Adjustable Difficulty
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Subtitle Options

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support
  • Camera Comfort
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Stereo Sound

Other

  • Single-player

Press Quotes

“An excellent product that can stand proudly alongside the best hack 'n' slash games ever made” 9/10 – IGN Italy “It's been years since I've had this much fun with an action game.” 10/10 – Delfos “The combat is swift, polished, detailed, and immensely satisfying.” 9.4/10 – Marooners' Rock

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

4h

brief (under 5 hours)

Median

2h

Typical completion time

Achievements

40

Steam unlocks available

Reception Metrics

Steam community

74%Mostly Positive · 2.2k reviews

1.7k positive · 582 negative

Curator recommendations

1.6k

Release & Availability

Release dateSep 19, 2022
DeveloperReply Game Studios
PublisherMaximum Entertainment
Base price$3.99
DLC / Add-ons3 released
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Content Notes

Violence, Blood and Gore in gameplay and cutscenes, as well as Nudity in some cutscenes.

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Soulstice