Axiom Verge 2

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You might know *Axiom Verge*—it's often hailed as a defining title in the indie action-exploration genre. Now, the long-awaited sequel arrives, diving deeper into its enigmatic universe with fresh characters, new abilities, and evolved gameplay mechanics.

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Developer:
Thomas Happ Games
Engine:
Microsoft XNA
Release date:
11 August 2022
Recent Steam reviews:
Mixed (12)
All Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (769)

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Description

You might know *Axiom Verge*—it's often hailed as a defining title in the indie action-exploration genre. Now, the long-awaited sequel arrives, diving deeper into its enigmatic universe with fresh characters, new abilities, and evolved gameplay mechanics.

Indra, the visionary billionaire leading the global megacorporation Globe 3, travels to Antarctica to uncover the truth behind her daughter’s sudden disappearance. Instead of answers, she’s thrust into a fractured, alien reality warped by self-replicating, parasitic machines—ones that both empower and disorient her. Stranded in this twisted dimension, she’s confronted by a cryptic figure communicating through a flickering terminal. Who are they? And what do they want?

Venture across a haunting Earth-like world littered with the remnants of a lost, advanced civilization. Hack enemy systems, fight biomechanical horrors, and deploy your remote drone into the Breach—a volatile parallel realm teeming with lethal mysteries. Every corridor, cavern, and code fragment holds secrets. Scour them all—upgrades and vital gear are hidden in the shadows, waiting for those brave enough to find them.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows 7
Processor:
Intel Pentium E2180 2.0 GHz
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics 4400
Storage:
500 MB available space
Additional Notes:
XInput or controller recommended.

recommended*

OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel Core i5
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce GTX 550
Storage:
300 MB available space

User reviews

jb2097
Not recommended | 08 Apr 2026
5.3h played

I really liked the first Axiom Verge but sadly this sequel isn't proving to be as enjoyable in too many fundamental ways. Where the first game had slick combat, this is clunky. Where it had a nicely judged path of

Helpful: 7
BlueTorch
Not recommended | 15 Feb 2026
1.7h played

Mild recommendation to avoid. I played through Axiom Verge 1 fully on the Switch, and gave this one 90 minutes. It's a very classic-feeling Metroidvania. I slowly picked up upgrades, new abilities, the drone, found a

Helpful: 9
ericq*****
Recommended | 05 Mar 2026
53.4h played

prior to buying i saw reviews that said it's inferior to the first. while different, i wouldn't say it's inferior. i enjoyed it just as much

Helpful: 7
bsfeusi
Recommended | 27 Feb 2026
18.6h played

A nice and well-received sequel, this game has more difficult "regular" enemies than its predecessor in the form of mini-bosses and some nice extensions to the overarching story and lore introduced in the original game.

Helpful: 1
Q73POWER
Recommended | 02 Apr 2026
12.3h played

The first game was a reskinned Super Metroid and I really liked it. This is a completely different game. There are a few references so maybe it’s the same universe? I really like this game. It was a bit slow at first

Helpful: 1
Justice
Not recommended | 27 May 2026
11.9h played

The controls are an improvement over the original Axiom Verge and the weapon selection is better designed - instead of loads of useless weapons, there's a limited number of them. Unfortunately, that's pretty much where

Helpful: 0