Axiom Verge
2D action platformer about exploring an alien labyrinth with glitches
Thomas Happ Games LLC · Released May 14, 2015
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 6,632
- Recent reviews
- Very Positive
- 90% of 32 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 6
- peak 24h 21
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Last update
- 1 year ago
- Aug 11, 2025
Metacritic: 80/100 (critic reviews)
What is Axiom Verge?
This single-player 2D action platformer follows a scientist who wakes in a mysterious world after a lab accident. You explore a maze-like environment, fight biomechanical enemies, find weapons and abilities, and use glitches to alter enemies and solve puzzles.
For you if...
- +you like searching interconnected areas for hidden items
- +you enjoy experimenting with varied weapons and glitch-based tools
Not for you if...
- −you want clear directions when exploring unfamiliar areas
- −you dislike backtracking to reach newly accessible paths
What players say
90% of 6,632 reviews are positive · 90% of 32 in the last 30 days
Players praise the pixel art, soundtrack, and atmosphere. Common complaints focus on getting lost and awkward controls for some movement tools.
Screenshots and trailer
Axiom Verge system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows XP
- Processor
- Intel Pentium E2180 2.0 GHz
- Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 4400
- Memory
- 500 MB RAM
- Storage
- 300 MB available space
- Notes
- Dual Shock 4 or XInput controller recommended.
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Achievements
- 29
- Steam features
- 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, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Japanese.
Tags
- Metroidvania
- Indie
- Pixel Graphics
- Platformer
- Great Soundtrack
- Action
- 2D
- Sci-fi
- Adventure
- Retro
- Exploration
- Singleplayer
- Atmospheric
- Cyberpunk
- Side Scroller
- Difficult
Recent updates
- Aug 11, 2025 · 1.59.0.0
- Nov 4, 2022 · Version 1.58, 11/4/2022
- Aug 15, 2022 · Version 1.56, 8/15/2022
- Jun 28, 2022 · Version 1.55, 6/28/2022
- Feb 4, 2022 · Version 1.54, 2/2/2022
1 DLC available.
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