Action · August 24, 2016
Valley (2016)
Explore the vast and beautiful world of Valley using the power of the L.E.A.F. suit: a fierce exoskeleton that grants exceptional speed and agility along with the phenomenal ability to manipulate the life and death of all living things. Experience the adventure of a lifetime Valley is a First-Person adventure unlike any other. Hidden deep within a remote region of the Rocky Mountains, you find yourself bewildered within a secluded valley. With the power of a recently discovered L.E.A.F. suit (Leap Effortlessly though Air Functionality), run and jump your way through beautiful forests, dangerous ruins and vast environments; all the while utilizing the power to control life and death to uncover the startling secrets of the mysterious valley. Be forewarned, with these new-found abilities comes a daunting repercussion: the more you experience death within the valley, the more the valley will die around you. Features Move faster, jump higher: make your way through the world of Valley using the incredible speed and agility of the L.E.A.F. suit. Manipulate life and death: the L.E.A.F. suit grants its pilots the phenomenal power to both give and take life from any living thing. Experience a unique twist on death: the more you die, the more the valley will die around you. Enhance yourself: upgrade your suit with new abilities and strengths. Explore: the world of Valley is filled with forests, wildlife, ancient ruins, charming creatures, dangerous enemies and other mysteries.
Action releases from 2016
168 Action titles launched in 2016 — 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.
- Adventure · 142
- First-Person · 121
- Exploration · 103
- Parkour · 99
- Indie · 91
- Singleplayer · 90
- Action · 87
- Open World · 82
- Atmospheric · 76
- Great Soundtrack · 71
- Sci-fi · 67
- Walking Simulator · 51
- Story Rich · 43
- 3D Platformer · 43
- Horror · 33
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 6.6k Steam reviews | Top 51% in Action |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32% |
| Metacritic | 72/100 | Genre average 77 — top 77% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 3 h average | Top 86% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 6.6k reviews
6.0k positive · 594 negative
Metacritic
72/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.2/10
Curator recommendations
6.2k
Press Quotes
“A Moment Of Pure Movement Bliss, Courtesy Of Valley” Kotaku “It boasts an amazing soundtrack, splendid backdrops, and inspiringly propulsive interactions, all of which convince me Valley deserves to be counted as a true sleeper hit of the year.” Jimquisition “Valley combines your favorite games into one tiny package” Geek
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
3h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
30
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 24, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Blue Isle Studios |
| Publisher | Blue Isle Publishing |
| Base price | $1.49 -90% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
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