Ultros

2D sci-fi exploration platformer with time loops and gardening

Hadoque · Published by Kepler Interactive · Released Feb 13, 2024

Adventure Indie

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 1,268
Recent reviews: Mixed; 64% of 14 in 30 days
Playing now: 7; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 2 years ago; Mar 26, 2024

Free demo available, 1 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is Ultros?

Ultros is a single-player 2D exploration platformer set inside an alien structure drifting through space, where you wake after an apparent ship crash. You fight creatures at close range, grow plants to open paths, and explore again as key story moments start new loops.

For you if...

+you prefer exploration and plant puzzles over difficult fights
+you enjoy working out new routes without detailed directions
+you like experimenting with progression across repeated cycles

Not for you if...

−you expect unlocked abilities to stay available
−you want combat-focused platforming with demanding boss fights
−you dislike revisiting areas after story milestones

What players say

77% of 1,268 reviews are positive · 64% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players praise the surreal art, music, and exploration built around growing plants. The most common complaint is that cycles take away abilities and send players through familiar areas again; some also find the directions unclear or the combat too simple.

Screenshots and trailer

Ultros system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core i5 (5th Gen)
Graphics: GeForce GT 750M
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 6 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 31
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, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.