MIO: Memories in Orbit

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A mesmerizing, intertwined, decaying world awaits. You are MIO, a nimble robot with extraordinary abilities.

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Developer:
Douze Dixièmes
Publisher:
Focus Entertainment
Engine:
Proprietary Engine
Release date:
20 January 2026
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (320)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (1458)

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Description

A mesmerizing, intertwined, decaying world awaits.

You are MIO, a nimble robot with extraordinary abilities. You wake up in the Vessel, a space ship drifting aimlessly in space.This enormous technological ark, whose initial purpose remains unknown, lies now as a field of ruins, overgrown with lush vegetation and machines gone rogue.

Nobody knows why the Pearls, The Vessel's AI caretakers, have ceased functioning. Forgotten by all, the Vessel faces imminent shutdown. Dive into its depths to revive its lost memories, as you unravel your true past and destiny.

Delve into this mesmerizing metroidvania, as you guide MIO through the vast expanse of the Vessel. You won’t be alone on your journey. Repair damaged robots and help them to unveil the Ark's past and gain valuable bonuses. Interact with the environment to learn more about its past and memories. Unravel the dark secrets behind its tragic blackout. And let your curiosity guide you as you discover its many secret pathways.

Experience a magnificent world of breathtaking scenery and innumerable details. Inspired by comics, paintings, and anime, its universe is full of wonder and artistic curiosities. Let its unique and dynamic soundtrack, blending lo-fi beats and choral melodies, carry you through this captivating universe.

As a gigantic labyrinth, the Vessel is a true living organism, with its own ecosystems, bestiaries and architectures. Earn game-changer abilities, like grappling hook, air gliding or spider-like wall clinging, to help MIO progress through this twisted and interconnected space. Master precision, rhythm, and timing to find the perfect flow!

Face off a diverse array of over 30 enemy units and 15 formidable guardian bosses. From the relentless Mosquito to the menacing Scarecrow, confront a variety of deadly adversaries each with their own distinct fighting styles and movement patterns. Use your arsenal of powers to adapt to every encounter. Evade foes using your Hook, unleash orbs as powerful projectiles, and even create decoy clones to strike from unexpected angles.

Enhance and customize MIO abilities by scavenging enemy components. Spice up your fighting skills with many Modifiers and transform MIO into a formidable force tailored to your playstyle. Would you make your grappling Hook a deadly lasso or an evade move? Sacrifice your Shield to boost your damage? It’s always your choice!

Will you rise to the challenge and save the Vessel from oblivion? Will you dare to seek and wake its memories?

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i3-6100
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
AMD Radeon RX 460 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
4 GB available space
Additional Notes:
60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "Low" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor:
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i3-8100
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
4 GB available space
Additional Notes:
60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "High" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

User reviews

Lokiboy Gaming
Recommended | 27 May 2026
24.8h played

This game is absolutely insane; the graphics and sound design are incredibly impressive. However, the map design is very challenging, and the checkpoints are placed too far apart, so if you die, you have to travel quite

Helpful: 5
Cyan'
Recommended | 29 May 2026
26.8h played

The developers did a great job here. the platforming is crisp and joyful. Although the regular foes' combat isn't hard enough, yet manages to satisfy. Some bosses are boring, But the main ones specially those related to

Helpful: 0
sobad
Recommended | 30 May 2026
36.6h played

This game should be rated higher. The art, exploration, music, level design, platforming are all top tier. The combat is the only thing keeping it from 10/10. The combat is.. just ok. 9.5/10.

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Blanka_d
Recommended | 01 Jun 2026
43.3h played

A fun introduction to metroidvanias and a fun game overall. Story felt a bit flat but tight combat and the joy of discovery carried the game through to the end. Some minor bugs, nothing game breaking but overall an

Helpful: 0
morquin
Recommended | 27 May 2026
28.6h played

Man MIO. It's beauty and vibrancy is everything I've hoped it'd be. An amazingly stellar play through the lost spaceship aptly named The Vessel. With amazing twists and fun challenges all throughout. First let me speak

Helpful: 1
Razielim
Recommended | 27 May 2026
26.7h played

Up there among one of the best Indie Metroidvanias. It certainly has its flaws but what MIO does right it does superbly. My only heads-up to people heading into this game is that the main flaw of the game is that

Helpful: 1