Inayah: Life after Gods

Name: Inayah: Life after Gods
Rating: 6 (321 reviews)

Developer / Publisher: ExoGenesis Studios

Mar 27, 2025

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll
third person

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Features

companion combat
equipment
multiple endings
skill tree

Themes

post apocalyptic

Summary

A hand-drawn 2D metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic world. Forge your destiny in a non-linear story with multiple endings. Explore diverse biomes, conquer 20+ unique bosses, and master a magical Gauntlet with ever-evolving powers.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
- itch.io
- GOG

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