Smelter is a Action, Adventure, Simulation game from X PLUS Co., Ltd. with a 72% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- X PLUS Co., Ltd.
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $19.99
- Review signal
- 72% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows
Processor: i5 2.5GHZ
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: IntelHD 3000 - Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Smelter is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, controller friendly, pixel art, and exploration.
Best for players who want pixel art, strong atmosphere, boss rush, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding and technical roughness.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
management
Play styleThe game asks you to run, improve, or balance a system over time.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
Steam review snapshots
The game is not a metroidvania, but when you explore the map you are being funneled by the abilities, so in order…Some of the bosses are designed in a way where it's beneficial to switch between them.[u][b] Conclusion:[/b][/u] Overall, Smelter offers quite a lot of content – many levels, many challenges, elaborate boss fights, excellent pixel art graphics…Aside from this matter, I played with my controller and found the controls worked well in both gameplay areas.Why it fits
Check it if you want action, adventure filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.