Awaken: Astral Blade

Developer: Dark Pigeon Games

Publisher: ESDigital Games

Oct 22, 2024

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear
fast travel
Has Hub

Combat

parry

Features

difficulty options
equipment
multiple endings

Themes

fantasy
Sci-Fi

Summary

AWAKEN - Astral Blade is a 2.5D action-adventure metroidvania where you play as Tania, a bionic warrior fighting through a world twisted by Karpas energy. Master parries, upgrade your abilities, and survive relentless enemies and bosses. Is there any chance of survival in such a desperate place?

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Epic
PlayStation
- PS5

Resources

Links

MetroidVania.gg

Maps

Demajen

Other

IGDB

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Awaken: Astral Blade

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