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Afterimage

Side-scrolling metroidvania with a vast world and weapon-based combat

Aurogon Shanghai · Published by Maximum Entertainment · Released Apr 24, 2023

ActionAdventureIndie

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 7,318
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 102 in 30 days
Players
93
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Jun 6, 2024
Minimum PC
UHD 630
4 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Afterimage?

Afterimage is a side-scrolling action RPG set in the ruined fantasy world of Engardin. As Renee, an amnesiac survivor searching for her missing mentor, you explore interconnected areas, fight enemies and bosses, collect equipment, and unlock skills.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching large, nonlinear areas for hidden paths
  • +you like choosing weapons and developing combat skills
  • +you enjoy platforming between fights with enemies and bosses

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer compact maps with little backtracking
  • −you want clear directions for quests and progression
  • −you need consistently demanding, complex combat encounters

What players say

77% of 7,318 reviews are positive · 72% of 102 in the last 30 days

Players praise the hand-drawn art, music, weapon choices, and freedom to explore. The most common complaint is that the large map and vague directions make backtracking tedious; some players also find combat repetitive or too easy. Some report quest and achievement bugs.

Players over time

▼ -27% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 119 players on Oct 18, 2026.

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Sep 21, 202666

How many players finish Afterimage?

22% of Steam players have unlocked «Homecoming», 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

Afterimage screenshot 1

Afterimage system requirements

Minimum: UHD 630, 4 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 (64bit)
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Memory
4 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64bit)
Processor
Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 3
Graphics
GeForce GTX 560 | Radeon HD 6870
Memory
8 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 11

Does Afterimage have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Afterimage 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
46
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Afterimage 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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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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