Exanima
Isometric dark fantasy dungeon crawler with physics-based tactical combat
Bare Mettle Entertainment · Released Apr 29, 2015 · Early Access
ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulationEarly Access
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 80% of 14K
- Recent reviews
- Mixed
- 60% of 123 in 30 days
- Playing now
- 41
- peak 24h 111
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 4 days ago
- Sep 18, 2026
What is Exanima?
A single-player, 3D isometric dungeon-crawling RPG set in a dark, low-fantasy underworld. You explore, fight enemies with physics-based melee combat, interact with the environment, and investigate its mysteries; a separate arena mode lets you practice combat.
For you if...
- +you enjoy difficult, physics-driven melee combat
- +you prefer deliberate dungeon exploration in a dark setting
- +you want a single-player RPG with roguelike elements
Not for you if...
- −you want forgiving deaths and unrestricted saving
- −you prefer fast-paced, conventional action combat
What players say
80% of 13,973 reviews are positive · 60% of 123 in the last 30 days
Players praise the physics-based combat, oppressive atmosphere, and deliberately designed dungeons. The most common complaint is the long Early Access development and infrequent updates; players also criticize awkward controls and a save system that can cost substantial progress.
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Exanima system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7 (32-bit)
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3
- Graphics
- Nvidia / AMD / Intel (OpenGL 4.6+)
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- Notes
- Linux / Proton compatible
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor
- Intel i5-8400 or better
- Graphics
- Nvidia GTX 1060 or better
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Physics
- RPG
- Dungeon Crawler
- Dark Fantasy
- Medieval
- Difficult
- Adventure
- Isometric
- Action
- Early Access
- Singleplayer
- Atmospheric
- Indie
- Simulation
- Character Customization
- Souls-like
Recent updates
- Sep 18, 2026 · EXANIMA 0.9.5.2c BETA
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