Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Name: Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
Rating: 8 (2225 reviews)

Developer: Metamorphosis Games

Publisher: Fireshine Games

Jul 16, 2024

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
linear
Semi-Linear

Features

equipment
leveling
skill tree

Themes

post apocalyptic
steampunk

Sub-Genre

bullet hell

Summary

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam

Resources

Links

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- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
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- Differences
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
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- equipment
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- Differences
- non linear
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
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- bullet hell
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- hand drawn
- action
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- Similarities
- ability gated
- pixel
- side scroll
- post apocalyptic
- bullet hell
- linear
- Differences
- item gated
- action
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- side scroll
- equipment
- bullet hell
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- 2.5D
- Sci-Fi
- discrete levels
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- linear
- Differences
- item gated
- boss gated
- action
- contact damage
- boss rush
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Differences
- non linear
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- bullet hell
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Demo Available
- item gated
- hand drawn
- action
- fantasy
- multiple endings
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- equipment
- leveling
- post apocalyptic
- skill tree
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- boss gated
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- gore
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Mostly Positive

154 reviews

MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- pixel
- side scroll
- leveling
- skill tree
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- Demo Available
- action
- fantasy
- medieval
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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

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