Valfaris is a Action game from Steel Mantis with a 81% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Steel Mantis
- Release year
- 2019
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.74
- Review signal
- 81% positive
Screenshots
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Valfaris is worth a closer look if you want boss rush, controller friendly, pixel art, and exploration.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and boss rush.
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.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
high-skill-ceiling
FitThe game rewards practice and mastery over time.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
Steam review snapshots
[h1] Grotesque platformer with lots of guns and shooting.Bosses require some tactics and learning pattern first, after that it's easy peasy.a cup of tea and a broken controller with heavy metal from the headset.Do you like pixel art with explosions and gore?Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.