Action · October 30, 2013
Valdis Story: Abyssal City (2013)
Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery. There are many customizable skills and equipment that will aid Wyatt on his journey. STORY: Over 40 years ago, the goddess Valdis was killed by her daughter, the dark goddess Myrgato. Since this event Myrgato has been at war with her twin sister, Alagath the goddess of light. This perpetual war is fueled by human souls that the gods use to create their warriors; Myrgato twisting souls into demons, and Alagath manipulating souls to create angels. Each day the remaining human population dwindles as they are forced to choose a side or die. FEATURES: Intense combat weaving sword and sorcery together seamlessly. Find magic souls that aid in combat and traversing the ruins of the city. Level up stats and a variety skills to customize your play style. Upgrade Weapons and Armor. Unique accessories that can give you the edge in combat, or get you killed! Interconnected zones allow you to explore new areas or backtrack. 2 playable characters on release and more to come! Compelling original soundtrack spanning over 2 hours of music!
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104 Action titles launched in 2013 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Metroidvania · 335
- Action · 199
- Platformer · 186
- RPG · 176
- Indie · 164
- 2D · 118
- Difficult · 87
- Great Soundtrack · 83
- Singleplayer · 81
- Exploration · 70
- Fantasy · 59
- Action RPG · 45
- Side Scroller · 40
- Female Protagonist · 39
- Adventure · 32
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.7k Steam reviews | Top 85% in Action |
| Positive rating | 84% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 58% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 77 — top 27% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 11 h average | Top 44% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
84%Mostly Positive · 2.7k reviews
2.3k positive · 430 negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.7/10
Curator recommendations
2.3k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 30, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Endlessfluff Games |
| Base price | $14.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
11h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
Achievements
77
Steam unlocks available
Editions & Packages
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