We Love It's Guide to…
Anopek
Anopek is a genre mashup of metroidvania and retro first-person shooter. You explore a massive temple, solving ancient puzzles and defeating cunning bosses, all while uncovering the relics of the past.
Released:
Jul 30, 2021
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Developer:
Captain Bear Games
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Publisher:
Captain Bear Games
Metroidvania
Shooter
Exploration
Pixel Graphics
Action-Adventure
FPS
Female Protagonist
First-Person
Cute
LGBTQ
Controller
Open World
Action
Colorful
Fantasy
Magic
3D
Mythology
Sci-fi
Dark Fantasy
The Developer Says...


Anopek is a groundbreaking mashup of genres, mixing shooter and metroidvania elements, with a stylized look right from the consoles of your childhood.
Begin your journey to a dying planet and discover the relics of the past. Reconnect with the ancient lore, and explore the labyrinthine temple grounds to learn it’s secrets.
Unlock a variety of weapons with unique abilities to aid your exploration, allowing you to delve deeper into the mysteries of the past, and empower yourself with ancient relics.
Seek out and challenge the pantheon of gods to reclaim the lost parts of your soul. Battle horrifying monsters and duel the divine to prove yourself worthy.
Fulfill the ancient prophecy that Anopek has foretold…
Or deny it, and choose your own path.



- Retro shooter sensibilities coupled with traditional metroidvania action.
- Blast your way through a variety of monsters and enemies.
- Defeat clever and difficult bosses!
- Explore a massive tomb resplendent with many different areas ranging from ancient tombs to flying temples!
- Features an amazing and dynamic soundtrack, one of the most important staples of exploration.
- Unlock unique weapons to combat the creatures you have awoken.
- Use abilities to explore the temple, unlocking new areas with unique aesthetics.
- Support for key rebinding and modern controllers. Change the game to play using only a keyboard, just like retro shooters! Or, use it for enhanced accessibility.
- After completing the game, seek out the Gauntlet of the Gods for an additional challenge!
- For further replayability, enable the “Mirror Mode” option in the game for a unique perspective.
- Manual included with concept art!
Awards and Kudos
Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Unknown
DLC
None
DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
None
Ratings
None
Demo
None
Metacritic
None
Content Notices
None
Controller Support
Xbox
Reviews
95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
Based on 82 reviews
Individual reviews are not available yet.
