Kotama and Academy Citadel (2026)

Developer: Atomstring Games
Publisher: 2P Games
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 2,765 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced action RPG with a focus on combat and exploration in a fantasy setting.

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What players say

Players say Kotama and Academy Citadel is a solid metroidvania with combat that revolves around parrying. Recovery costs money, which one reviewer calls nearly infinite healing. Bosses are fun but some are tedious or unfair. The exploration is rewarding, and the anime art style and character designs are a big draw, though story and music are merely okay.

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