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Return as Therion to a corrupted space fortress, fighting through side-scrolling levels with guns, blades, shields, and platforming.
Released 10 Oct 2019
Melee to Recharge
Block and Parry
Spend Idols on Checkpoints
Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.
Developed by Steel Mantis · Published by Silver Lining Interactive








Therion returns to the fortress of Valfaris after it reappears in orbit around a dying sun, seeking to confront the darkness overtaking his former home.
Move through 2D side-scrolling stages, jumping across hazards and battling enemies and bosses with firearms, melee weapons, and a shield that can block or parry. Melee attacks restore energy for more powerful weapons.
Explore tainted environments for hidden areas and upgrade materials. Collected idols can activate checkpoints or be saved to increase maximum health; after finishing the campaign, Full Metal Mode restarts with collected weapons and upgrades against tougher enemies.
In the supplied reviews, recurring praise centers on the heavy metal soundtrack and striking pixel-art environments, along with weapon variety and boss fights. Some players find mastering the challenge rewarding, while others describe difficulty spikes, aiming controls, checkpoint setbacks, and busy visuals as frustrating.



| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 35 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Content notices |
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| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |