Apotheon

Name: Apotheon
Rating: 8 (3868 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: Alientrap Games Inc

Feb 3, 2015

Visual

side scroll

Structure

exploration
interconnected map
boss gated
Has Hub
Semi-Linear

Combat

stamina system

Features

equipment

Themes

gore

Sub-Genre

Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Apotheon is a heroic action game set within the vibrant world of Ancient Greek Mythology. Ascend Mount Olympus, wrestle the divine powers from the Pantheon of Gods, and save mankind.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Mac
- Linux
- Steam Deck
- Steam
PlayStation
- PS4

Resources

Links

IGDB

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