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BLADECHIMERA

Side-scrolling metroidvania with a demon sword that manipulates time

Team Ladybug, WSS playground · Published by PLAYISM, WSS playground · Released Jan 15, 2025

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Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 1,398
Recent reviews
Very Positive
88% of 18 in 30 days
Players
7
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Mar 26, 2025
Minimum PC
Open GL compliant
2 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is BLADECHIMERA?

In this single-player 2D action game, amnesiac demon hunter Shin searches for his past in demon-ridden Osaka. You explore a connected map, fight with guns and melee weapons, and use your companion Lux to block attacks, create platforms, and restore objects from the past. Leveling up unlocks skills that help you reach new areas.

For you if...

  • +you want fast travel that cuts down on backtracking
  • +you prefer manageable fights over a steep difficulty curve

Not for you if...

  • −you want a lengthy campaign rather than a short adventure

What players say

89% of 1,398 reviews are positive · 88% of 18 in the last 30 days

Players praise the detailed pixel art, smooth animation, and combat, particularly the boss fights. Some players find the corridor-heavy layouts and regular enemy encounters repetitive.

Screenshots and trailer

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BLADECHIMERA system requirements

Minimum: Open GL compliant, 2 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core2 Duo or higher
Graphics
Open GL compliant video card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Does BLADECHIMERA have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does BLADECHIMERA 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
25
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean.

Does BLADECHIMERA 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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