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Alwa's Legacy

A 2D metroidvania with magic upgrades and dungeon puzzles

Elden Pixels · Released Jun 17, 2020

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 649
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Apr 13, 2022
Minimum PC
HD
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 78/100 (critic reviews)

What is Alwa's Legacy?

Set in the fantasy world of Alwa, this 2D platformer has you navigate dungeons, solve puzzles, and upgrade magic as you search for ancient secrets. Its nonlinear layout lets you explore different routes.

For you if...

  • +you like exploring nonlinear worlds for hidden secrets
  • +you enjoy platforming puzzles built around magic upgrades
  • +you prefer pixel art and retro-style adventures

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer a guided route without backtracking
  • −you want to avoid reflex-based platforming challenges

What players say

87% of 649 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, platforming, and puzzles, often saying the movement and pacing improve on the previous game. Some complain about backtracking and the fast-travel checkpoint choices.

How many players finish Alwa's Legacy?

32% of Steam players have unlocked «Great Success!», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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Alwa's Legacy system requirements

Minimum: HD, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7, 8, or 10
Processor
2.1 GHz Dual Core
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0
Notes
Gamepad Recommended

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Alwa's Legacy have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Alwa's Legacy run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
24
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Swedish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Spanish - Latin America, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Does Alwa's Legacy use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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