Action · July 28, 2017
Sundered®: Eldritch Edition (2017)
Just Updated Sundered: Eldritch Edition has been unleashed! Hey folks! Today, we're unleashing Sundered: Eldritch Edition , the definitive edition of of our chaotic metroidvania, containing all previous updates published to the game, along with the brand new Magnate of the Gong update ! Here’s what’s being added in this latest version: Local co-op: It’s dangerous to go alone, especially through Sundered’s ever-changing caverns. So we’ve added local co-op multiplayer support for up to 4 players! New areas and quest chain: We’ve added several unique new areas throughout the existing map. Complete a quest chain of special challenges in the new areas to unlock rewards and the path to a brand new boss! And that’s just the big stuff! We’ve added a ton of smaller features and improvements under the hood! Check out the full patch notes in the Forums. And to be clear, yes, all existing players receive the Eldritch Edition update for FREE today! Please remember that your feedback is crucial for us, so please do leave or update your review on our Store page, and strike up a conversation about this update with us on our Forums! Resist or Embrace. - Rodrigue and the Thunder Lotus Team About the Game Resist or Embrace Sundered is a chaotic hand-drawn metroidvania where you resist or embrace ancient eldritch powers. Confront hordes of terrifying enemies in an ever-changing world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Sundered is a challenging and unique take on a classic genre from the creators of Jotun, now with local co-op! You play Eshe, a wanderer in a ruined world, trapped in ever-changing caverns filled with hordes of terrifying enemies. Harness the power of corrupted relics to defeat gigantic bosses, at the cost of your humanity. Resist or embrace. Sundered: Eldritch Edition includes the Magnate of the Gong update , adding local co-op multiplayer support for up to 4 players, along with new areas and a chaotic battle against the new Magnate of the Gong boss! Key Features Beautiful hand-drawn art and animation Chaotic encounters against hordes of enemies Epic boss fights Optional local co-op for up to 4 players Hundreds of upgrades and multiple character builds A mix of hand-crafted & procedural levels Multiple endings and over 15 hours of gameplay Core Gameplay Explore. Delve into a procedurally generated dungeon at the heart of a beautiful hand-drawn world. Classic Metroidvania elements such as backtracking, secrets and unlocking new abilities that open new regions are at the core of the exploration experience. Fight. Confront hordes of dynamically spawned eldritch monsters. Put your skills and reflexes to the test through furious melee combat and epic boss fights against uniquely designed enemies. All monster spawns are dynamic, constantly keeping you on your toes. Die. Designed as a challenging adventure for seasoned gamers, frequent deaths are part of the Sundered experience. But taking our inspiration from our favorite rogue-like games, death in Sundered is only the beginning. Upgrade. When you die, you respawn in the Hub, where you level up and customize your character. Equip and upgrade a host of unique Perks, stats and special Abilities hidden throughout the world.
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180 Action titles launched in 2017 — top 6 by review volume.
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.
- Roguevania · 257
- Metroidvania · 215
- Lovecraftian · 194
- Action Roguelike · 192
- Indie · 179
- Platformer · 176
- Hand-drawn · 159
- 2D · 152
- Female Protagonist · 151
- Action · 133
- Difficult · 110
- Adventure · 107
- Side Scroller · 105
- Atmospheric · 104
- Singleplayer · 89
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 5.0k Steam reviews | Top 59% in Action |
| Positive rating | 82% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 64% |
| Metacritic | 76/100 | Genre average 77 — top 62% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 6 h average | Top 65% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Traditional Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
- Remote Play Together
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
Reception Metrics
Steam community
82%Mostly Positive · 5.0k reviews
4.1k positive · 892 negative
Metacritic
76/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.6/10
Curator recommendations
4.0k
Press Quotes
“A completely wonderful Metroidvania.” RPS Recommended – Rock, Paper, Shotgun “A compelling and rewarding experience that you’ll be eager to play again.” 8.0 – Gamespot “A sublime blend of Metroidvania and Lovecraft.” Recommended – Eurogamer
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 28, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Thunder Lotus |
| Base price | $2.99 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
6h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
20
Steam unlocks available
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Editions & Packages
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