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MIO: Memories in Orbit

A 2D metroidvania about exploring a decaying, overgrown spaceship

Douze Dixièmes · Published by Focus Entertainment · Released Jan 20, 2026

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 4,804
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 330 in 30 days
Players
161
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
7 months ago
Mar 12, 2026
Minimum PC
RX 460
8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is MIO: Memories in Orbit?

You play a robot in a single-player 2D metroidvania aboard a decaying spaceship, trying to uncover why its AI caretakers stopped working. You explore interconnected areas, fight machines and bosses, and gain grappling, gliding, and wall-clinging abilities that open new routes. Components scavenged from enemies let you customize your abilities.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy learning movement techniques for demanding platforming

Not for you if...

  • −you expect to heal on demand during combat

What players say

82% of 4,804 reviews are positive · 77% of 330 in the last 30 days

Players praise the art direction, music, and story. A recurring complaint is the long return trip after failed boss fights or platforming challenges.

Screenshots and trailer

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MIO: Memories in Orbit system requirements

Minimum: RX 460, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Intel Core i3-6100
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 460 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "Low" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11 64-bit
Processor
AMD Ryzen 3 1300X / Intel Core i3-8100
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 570 / Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB available space
DirectX
Version 12
Notes
60 FPS in 1920x1080 with "High" preset. GPU with DirectX12 & Shader Model 6.0 mandatory

Does MIO: Memories in Orbit have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does MIO: Memories in Orbit 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
Achievements
40
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese. Text only: Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Traditional Chinese, Ukrainian, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish.

Does MIO: Memories in Orbit 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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