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Exanima

Isometric dark fantasy dungeon crawler with physics-based tactical combat

Bare Mettle Entertainment · Released Apr 29, 2015 · Early Access

ActionAdventureIndieRPGSimulation

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Mostly Positive
79% of 14K
Recent reviews
Mixed
62% of 67 in 30 days
Players
57
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 weeks ago
Oct 8, 2026
Minimum PC
Nvidia / AMD / Intel (OpenGL 4.6+)
4 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

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

79% of 13,648 reviews are positive · 62% of 67 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.

Players over time

▼ -31% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 115 players on Sep 22, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Exanima system requirements

Minimum: Nvidia / AMD / Intel (OpenGL 4.6+), 4 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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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

Does Exanima have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Exanima run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • 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

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Exanima use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

Occasional use of decorative detail within game environment (e.g. tapestries) based on historical medieval and renaissance art.

The statement mentions: Art

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 Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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