Axiom Verge

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This is the groundbreaking action-adventure experience you've waited a lifetime to play. After a catastrophic lab accident, a lone scientist regains consciousness in a surreal, alien realm—utterly isolated and unknown.

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Developer:
Thomas Happ Games
Engine:
Microsoft XNA
Release date:
14 May 2015
Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (25)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (4067)

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Description

This is the groundbreaking action-adventure experience you've waited a lifetime to play. After a catastrophic lab accident, a lone scientist regains consciousness in a surreal, alien realm—utterly isolated and unknown. Is it a forgotten planet on the far side of the universe? A vision of the distant future? Or a fractured digital simulation spiraling beyond control?

Explore a vast, interconnected world teeming with hidden pathways, cryptic clues, and ancient machinery. Navigate its sprawling, labyrinthine depths to unravel long-buried truths—and discover your own place in this shifting reality.

Unearth a wealth of weapons, tools, and powers, each behaving in unexpected, unpredictable ways. Every discovery demands creativity and instinct—only the most resourceful will find them all.

Battle twisted biomechanical horrors—the remnants of a long-dead civilization—and confront not only external threats but the fears lurking deep within your own mind.

Rewire reality itself by exploiting digital glitches—corrupt enemies, manipulate the environment, and solve puzzles in ways never intended. Break the rules to survive.

Life. Afterlife. Reality. Simulation. Dream. Horror. Where one ends, the other begins—is there even a difference?

It's Axiom Verge.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

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

recommended*

Not specified

User reviews

bread
Recommended | 05 May 2026
12.9h played

I waited way too long to play this. Great Metroid style game, controls feel smooth and satisfying, and while it might not be for everyone, I find the grim post apocalyptic artstyle of the world really interesting to

Helpful: 3
Vitamin P
Recommended | 25 May 2026
14.0h played

My first metroid-style metroidvania. I usually prefer the more castlevania-like stuff but this was a pleasant surprise. Even at the end of the game there's still plenty of secrets and side items to find. If you love

Helpful: 0
Robin
Not recommended | 26 Apr 2026
13.8h played

AXIOM VERGE * does not factor into average score Story Gameplay Artstyle Soundtrack 5 6 5 8 Sound Design Difficulty* Replayability Achievement Variety/ Difficulty* 7 6 3 4 / 6 Average Score Personal Score 5.43 5 Axiom

Helpful: 1
aaronlg
Recommended | 03 May 2026
29.5h played

Nowadays there are way too many Metroidvanias on Steam, but "Axiom Verge" stands out as one of the best. It's basically the only one I've ever played that directly takes "Metroid" as its starting point, rather than

Helpful: 1
Poncho
Recommended | 22 Apr 2026
19.7h played

Increible. Los controles son un poco wanky y más después de conseguir el glitch dash (casi que te fuerza a usar el dpad), pero no me importó en absoluto. Una vez te acostumbras, te puedes mover rápidamente por el mapa.

Helpful: 1
dvanepps42
Recommended | 26 Apr 2026
25.1h played

I'm not as hot on this game as a lot of people were when it dropped. It seems like a good game (certainly not a great game), but I never felt all that happy or smart while playing it. I was just trying to fill in the

Helpful: 0