Angel Essence (2026)

Developer: g3bsoft
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 194 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You fluidly dash and wallrun across floating islands, freely choosing your path while collecting upgrades to unlock more of the ethereal world.

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What players say

Players call this a short, cheap Pseudoregalia-like 3D platformer with expressive movement that gets more fun as you unlock abilities, though some find the controls floaty or imprecise and one notes a keyboard menu softlock. Players split on how polished it feels compared to its inspiration.

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