Guacamelee! Gold Edition
2D action-platformer with wrestling moves and shifting between dimensions
Drinkbox Studios · Published by Drinkbox Studios, Kepler Ghost · Released Aug 8, 2013
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 93% of 6,010
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 1
- peak 24h 6
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Aug 25, 2025
Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)
What is Guacamelee! Gold Edition?
In this 2D action-platformer, you play a luchador battling evil in a Mexican folklore-inspired world. Explore interconnected areas, learn wrestling moves used in both fights and platforming, and switch between the worlds of the living and dead to reach new paths. The full story supports local two-player co-op.
For you if...
- +you like maps that open up as you learn moves
- +you want wrestling combat mixed with challenging platforming
- +you want to play the story in local co-op
Not for you if...
- −you dislike demanding platforming and timed combat moves
- −you prefer straightforward paths over searching for hidden areas
What players say
93% of 6,010 reviews are positive
Players praise the combat, movement, colorful art, and folklore-inspired setting. Some find the combat repetitive or the late-game platforming and combo challenges tedious. Several recommend the expanded Super Turbo Championship Edition instead.
Screenshots and trailer
Guacamelee! Gold Edition system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7, 8, XP, 2000 and Vista
- Processor
- 2 Ghz+
- Graphics
- Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
- Memory
- 512 MB RAM
- Storage
- 800 MB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Supports Xbox 360 Controller and other XInput-compatible controllers
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
- 60
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
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
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.
Tags
- Metroidvania
- Platformer
- Action
- Indie
- Beat 'em up
- Local Co-Op
- 2D
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Memes
- Colorful
- Funny
- Fighting
- Great Soundtrack
- Exploration
- Co-op
Recent updates
- Aug 25, 2025 · Summer Development Update from Drinkbox Studios
- Nov 22, 2018 · Fall sale update & new Guacamelee! Series bundles
1 DLC available.
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