MIO: Memories in Orbit

Developer: Douze Dixièmes

Publisher: Focus Entertainment

Jan 20, 2026

Visual

2.5D
moebius style
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
utility gated
boss gated
fast travel

Combat

action
chase scene
parry

Features

accessibility
difficulty options
multiple endings

Themes

Sci-Fi

Summary

Play as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its secrets, enhance MIO's abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S

Resources

Links

Maps

Wikis

mio.wiki.gg

Tools

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- fast travel
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- item gated
- non linear
- side scroll
- boss gated
- fast travel
- action
- parry
- multiple endings
- Differences
- Demo Available
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- equipment
- fantasy
- map markers
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