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Guayota
Developer Team Delusion
Unveil the darkest secrets of Saint Brendan’s Island, the paradise on Earth, in this 3D Puzzle-Adventure game. Only equipped with a torch, walk through ancient gods’ temples and solve their enigmas. From the Steam store page
28 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 19, 2025 · last updated Oct 9, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
86
LovedLoved
12 positive · 2 negative
95% range 60–96%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Positive
14 of 16 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 14 yes, 2 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 16 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (57 of 60 positive).
Players praise the challenging puzzles and clever mechanics. [1][2][3] Some find the action-heavy levels frustrating and detrimental to the puzzle experience. [4][5] The game's Canarian mythology and narrative are appreciated by many. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [4]
This is one of those times I wish Steam had a neutral review, but ultimately I think what I'm about to describe is a fatal flaw, at least it was for me, so I'm giving a thumbs down. Despite that, I think this game is awesome. It's a totally original idea with cool mechanics and strong puzzle design. They're not totally obvious at first glance but not so hard that you'll want to resort to trial and error. Each one …
- [1]
[Englisch version: see below] Kurz: Guayota ist ein erbarmungsloses Puzzlespiel und eines der schwersten Spiele, das ich in den letzten Jahren gespielt habe. Wenn Dark Souls ein Puzzlespiel wäre, würde es Guayota heißen. ;) Auf der Suche nach Informationen zu einer legendären kanarischen Insel, auf der der Schlüssel zum Paradies zu finden sein soll, rätseln wir uns durch die Räume verschiedener Tempel, um am Ende …
- [2]
An awesome puzzler with zelda style level designs. This game is a master class in level design, letting the player learn the mechanics in a very organic way and making sure we know the basics before escalating the difficulty. There are so many interesting ideas, such most of the levels having a "madness" variant, which is a remix of the same level we are playing if we lose (or we just can go back and complete it if …
- [8]
Guayota is an intriguing puzzle-adventure game developed by Team Delusion and published by Dear Villagers that successfully combines mythological storytelling with challenging gameplay. Set against the backdrop of the Canary Islands and inspired by the island's indigenous Guanche culture and its legends, the game invites players to explore an atmospheric world that is both mysterious and unsettling. At its core, …
- [3]
Nice clever puzzle game. It has some very interesting mechanics, and the art style is awesome. The progression is nicely paced, steadily more challenging as you learn new mechanics. The voice acting of the narrator is a plus. I can imagine myself coming back to it once I forget the solutions. Feels very fresh!
Summarised from 23 of the 33 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 14, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Guayota sits at 86% positive across 14 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
28 of 28 · most liked firstThis is one of those times I wish Steam had a neutral review, but ultimately I think what I'm about to describe is a fatal flaw, at least it was for me, so I'm giving a thumbs down. Despite that, I think this game is awesome. It's a totally original idea with cool mechanics and strong puzzle design. They're not totally obvious at first glance but not so hard that you'll want to resort to trial and error. Each one can be reasoned out or intuited once you understand the full scope of the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The puzzles themselves were amazing the "dark world" puzzles, TOP NOTCH. But the problem is the levels that had obstacles in them. They were way too much and took all the fun from the puzzles which are the whole point of the GAME! I was really excited to play the game after seeing Olexa's video. Unfortunately I had to request a refund. The puzzles should frustrate the player not the levels is what I am trying to say. Good luck for the developers!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A great game for those who like puzzle platformers. I found the narrative interesting and hope the developers keep working on this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An awesome puzzler with zelda style level designs. This game is a master class in level design, letting the player learn the mechanics in a very organic way and making sure we know the basics before escalating the difficulty. There are so many interesting ideas, such most of the levels having a "madness" variant, which is a remix of the same level we are playing if we lose (or we just can go back and complete it if we didn't for 100% completion). There are also tons of timing challenges…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a game based on Canarian mythology called Guayota on the switch 2 apparently. I haven't seen much but hopefully it's good.
neutral · AI labelView post →Good for what it is, but not what I expected I saw some ads about the game on TikTok some time ago, and since it seemed like it was some sort of Zelda inspired game with a mythology that I didn't know till date, I instantly wishlisted it. But... It doesn't feel like that after finishing the first temple, it reminds me more of some game like "Baba is You", but with different mechanics. The thing is that the game has the exploration tag, but is actually some puzzle game with some in between…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GUAYOTA - Launch trailer. There's SwitchUp's coverage of the game, if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psxnnM0FaB4
neutral · AI labelView post →Nice clever puzzle game. It has some very interesting mechanics, and the art style is awesome. The progression is nicely paced, steadily more challenging as you learn new mechanics. The voice acting of the narrator is a plus. I can imagine myself coming back to it once I forget the solutions. Feels very fresh!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For now, it's been a pretty enjoyable game. The puzzles are quite simple at the beginning, but as you keep exploring the temples they become harder, yet interesting. As for the story, the notes you collect are very helpful to understand the history of the island and the Guanche and Canarian influences on which the game is based. 100% recommended for now.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Guayota is an intriguing puzzle-adventure game developed by Team Delusion and published by Dear Villagers that successfully combines mythological storytelling with challenging gameplay. Set against the backdrop of the Canary Islands and inspired by the island's indigenous Guanche culture and its legends, the game invites players to explore an atmospheric world that is both mysterious and unsettling. At its core, Guayota presents a deeply immersive experience where players take on the role of a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Puzzles are fun and give you good "I know what I need to do, now how do I do that?" moments. Did all but one of the puzzle rooms (I kept dying and admitted defeat). It's also a time period and location you don't hear about too often so that was nice, too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://www.reddit.com/r/Lovecraft/comments/1f6d4ch/guayota_the_origin_of_darkness "Guayota is a challenging 3D Puzzler with an engaging Cosmic Horror narrative and setting inspired by the Canary Islands' Myths—searching for a fabled Paradise on Earth that should have remained a phantom among legends. "Guayota gets a strong recommendation."
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun puzzles and lovely art style!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unique and surprisingly deep puzzle adventure game. A lot to explore and some really tricky puzzles with a unique design. Worth a look!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not exactly sure how I found this little gem in the rough, but I have to say it's quite a charming and fun little puzzle game. Most of the stages are split into dark and light modes, with the light one generally being more action-focused, featuring various traps, quick thinking and a health bar, and the dark ones, which don't have a health bar, give you room to think and generally introduce you to new mechanics in a controlled and safe envoirment. Sometimes the dark stages feel like a tip…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#NintendoSwitch Review Video: #Guayota - An elevated, and generally attractive, take on puzzle-oriented play #IndieGames https://youtu.be/Co7yXFugBm4
neutral · AI labelView post →#NintendoSwitch Video: #Guayota - An interesting puzzle action game making smart use of light and other elements #IndieGames https://youtu.be/M75Fd6AUVVs
neutral · AI labelView post →GUAYOTA - Launch trailer. cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18665821 > There's SwitchUp's coverage of the game, if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psxnnM0FaB4
neutral · AI labelView post →So far it looks fun and original, perfect game for the summer!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →GUAYOTA - Release date trailer. Coming August 13 This trailer doesn't tell much about the game, so: > "...in this 3D Puzzle-Adventure game. Only equipped with a torch, walk through ancient gods’ temples and solve their enigmas. "
neutral · AI labelView post →Puzzle adventure game Guayota in the works for Switch nintendoeverything.com/puzzle-adven...
neutral · AI labelView post →I find Garuodan hard, but I loved it : "Fly over the Canary Islands and destroy cities, armies and giant creatures [...] It was inspired by the legend of Achamán and Guayota, a local myth from the Canary Islands, and by classic Kaiju movies like Godzilla, Rodan, Gamera… locomalito.com/games/gaurodan
neutral · AI labelView post →Personal stream today just cuz I can. Checking out a game that's been on my list called Guayota! Come chill out with me 😊 Twitch.tv/0rbital_casting
neutral · AI labelView post →#NintendoSwitch Video: #Guayota - An interesting puzzle action game making smart use of light and other elements #IndieGames youtu.be/M75Fd6AUVVs
neutral · AI labelView post →Guayota, recently released and on sale, is an enchanting puzzle-adventure game inspired by the history and mythology of the Canary Islands. Interesting puzzles oriented around fire and light, plus having to navigate both Reality and the "The Plane of Madness."
positive · AI labelView post →Guayota, a puzzle adventure game from Dear Villagers and Team Delusion came to Switch and gameplay is in for the puzzle adventure title. #Guayota https://gamesense.co/game/guayota/news/discuss/guayota-gameplay/
neutral · AI labelView post →(#ICYMI) This week's #DEMO is the #Switch version of #Guayota, from Team Delusion and @DearVillagers. it looks great on switch. the puzzle aspect is simple but still satisfying. unfortunately the story is a bit of a mess with issues throughout. https://qtegamers.blogspot.com/2024/08/dpt-guayota-switch.html
neutral · AI labelView post →This week's #DEMO is the #Switch version of #Guayota, from Team Delusion and @DearVillagers. it looks great on switch. the puzzle aspect is simple but still satisfying. unfortunately the story is a bit of a mess with issues throughout. https://qtegamers.blogspot.com/2024/08/dpt-guayota-switch.html
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