Master Key

2D action-adventure with open exploration, puzzles, and secrets

Achromi · Released May 17, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 292
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 1
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Aug 6, 2024

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Master Key?

In this 2D action-adventure, you find an old key in a cave and search an open world for what it unlocks. You fight enemies, solve puzzles, collect items and upgrades, and explore dungeons without a fixed story route.

For you if...

+you like searching for secrets without much guidance
+you enjoy dungeon puzzles and retro pixel art

Not for you if...

−you want a story with clear directions
−you prefer exploration without challenging fights

What players say

91% of 292 reviews are positive

Players praise the dense world, its many secrets, the puzzles, and the music. Common complaints focus on frustrating combat and puzzle clues that can be hard to interpret.

Screenshots and trailer

Master Key system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: windows 10
Processor: i3
Graphics: intel HD 4000
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Try the demo, if it runs, then the game runs.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

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

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Danish, Spanish - Latin America, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Norwegian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Czech, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.