Action · October 24, 2024
Windblown (2024)
Windblown (2024) scores 90% positive on Steam from 8.5k reviews, developed by Motion Twin.
Windblown (2024) is a Action title from Motion Twin available on Windows. The title carries a 90% Steam positive rating across 8.5k reviews, 231 peak concurrent players, and 25 Steam achievements — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the Action category.
The Ark shudders. Warning bells cry out across the sky. For generations, your floating home has orbited the mighty Vortex in peace—but that calm was a lie. Now, the storm awakens, its maelstrom tearing your world apart island by island. You are a Leaper. A warrior with the impossible speed needed to dash between the fragments of your world and fight back. You must absorb the memories of fallen heroes, rebuild their weapons, and strike at the heart of the storm. This is Windblown, a lightning-fast action roguelite from Motion Twin, the crafters of Dead Cells. Fail, and everything you know will be scattered to the winds. No pressure… LEAP INTO CHAOS Like a bolt of lightning, freely dash through vast, ever-changing islands in the sky where each run is teeming with secrets to uncover. Find your rhythm in relentless battles against the Vortex’s Sentinels, and face oppressive bosses who just can’t wait to chew you up and spit you out. DISCOVER YOUR PERFECT BUILD Leapers can absorb the memories of the fallen warriors who came before, unlocking special powers and allowing you to reforge their equipment. This unlocks countless combinations, letting you create unique and crazy synergies. Equip up to two weapons and use their bespoke playstyles to unleash super-powerful and hidden Alterattacks. Combine this with Gifts, handy Trinkets and droppable Magifishes to adapt to every situation by shifting your build on the fly. DEATH IS A LESSON Combat in the Vortex is intense and demanding; your success is forged by both skill and strategy. Each defeat sends you back to the Ark not with failure, but with progress: the knowledge of a boss’s devastating attack, and the ability to unlock powerful new weapons, Gifts, and more. Death is not an end, but a chance to regroup, re-arm, and return with a vengeance. FORGE YOUR OWN PATH, SOLO OR TOGETHER Test your mastery of the storm alone, or rally with fellow Leapers in online co-op. Bring your friends to unleash chaos, combining your builds to execute spectacular combos that reward perfect teamwork. YOUR VOICE SHAPES THE VORTEX Our development is forged by community feedback. Just as the community was essential in shaping Dead Cells, you, our players, are the key to Windblown’s future. We are actively listening and building this game with you. If you want your voice to be heard, join our official Discord and be part of the conversation. Now, go and prove yourselves, Leapers. Dash into a lightning-fast adventure through the sky and get ready for a colorful death… Dismissed!
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 24, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Motion Twin |
| Publisher | Motion Twin, Kepler Ghost |
| Base price | $19.99 -20% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · [email protected] |
Release timeline
Windblown launched on Oct 24, 2024.
Studio and publishing
The title was developed by Motion Twin and published by Motion Twin, Kepler Ghost.
Platform support
Playable natively on Windows.
Packages & editions
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Reception & Reviews
Steam community score
Steam users rate Windblown 90% positive across 8.5k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.
7.6k positive · 845 negative
Critic consensus
Critic reception data on Metacritic is limited for this post-2021 title — Steam user reviews are the primary reception signal.
Curator & community recommendations
Steam curators and players have issued 8.5k recommendations for this title.
Peak concurrent players
Peak concurrent Steam players reached 231 — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.
Gameplay Profile
Genres
- Action
- Indie
- Early Access
Community tag consensus
- Early Access · 554
- Action Roguelike · 503
- Hack and Slash · 488
- Action · 488
- Indie · 479
- Rogue-like · 474
- Souls-like · 463
- Isometric · 448
- Multiplayer · 444
- Rogue-lite · 440
- Difficult · 440
- Fast-Paced · 439
Playtime profile
Community average playtime is 13 hours, with a median of 8 hours — a short (5–15 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 5 hours per active player.
Steam achievements
The title ships with 25 Steam achievements to unlock.
Languages supported
Interface / subtitles: English, French, Simplified Chinese, Spanish – Spain, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese – Brazil, German, Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Windblown released?
Windblown was released on Oct 24, 2024 by Motion Twin.
Is Windblown worth playing?
Based on 8.5k Steam reviews, Windblown holds a 90% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.
What platforms does Windblown support?
Windblown runs natively on Windows.
How much does Windblown cost?
Base price on Steam is $19.99 (before seasonal discounts).