Afterimage

Name: Afterimage
Rating: 6 (10209 reviews)

Developer: Aurogon

Publisher: Modus Games

Apr 25, 2023

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel

Combat

contact damage
corpse run

Features

equipment
multiple endings
skill tree

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

RPG
Souls-like

Summary

Afterimage is a hand-drawn 2D action adventure that emphasizes fast-paced combat with diversified character builds, non-linear levels, and a gripping story set in the ruins of a fantasy world.

Last updated August 17, 2026

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2024

Afterimage Mobile

2024
- iOS
- Android

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Humble
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Links

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- Differences
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- fast travel
- contact damage
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- fast travel
- contact damage
- corpse run
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- Differences
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Afterimage

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Afterimage Mobile

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