2D metroidvania Nine Sols released on Steam

Nine Sols, a hardcore 2D action game set in a dao-punk setting (a blend of daoism and cyberpunk) and inspired by Hollow Knight, Dark Souls, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, has been released on Steam.

In Nine Sols, players embark on a journey through the ruins of a forgotten kingdom that was once home to an ancient alien race. Players will explore interconnected locations, meet characters, unlock new abilities, and battle bosses. The goal of the game is to defeat the nine formidable rulers of the forsaken kingdom and uncover the secret of the aliens.

The game has received a 90% rating. It has been praised for its engaging gameplay, excellent level design, great soundtrack, interesting mechanics, high difficulty, and good combat system.