Anima Flux

Developer / Publisher: Anima Flux

Oct 7, 2024

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Features

Co-op
equipment
multiple characters

Themes

Sci-Fi

Summary

Anima Flux is a co-op metroidvania with two genetically enhanced soldiers, special agents of a theocratic dictatorial regime. Fight your way through swarms of mutants through a desolate, dystopian space city and save humanity's last stronghold, if, of course, anyone is still alive...

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo

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Links

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Anima Flux

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