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Winds Of Arcana: Ruination
Developer Brewed Games
Discover the secrets of a sundered world as you help Aryn save his comrades in this story-rich, fully-voiced, 2.5D action-platformer. Fight terrible dangers and explore ancient mysteries as Aryn uncovers the forces that forge his destiny. From the Steam store page
113 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 2, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
82
LovedLoved
64 positive · 14 negative
95% range 72–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 64 | 14 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 3 | 0 | 32 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
64 of 79 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
82% recommend · 64 yes, 14 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 78 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (101 of 133 positive).
Many players praise the game's rewarding exploration and challenging, thoughtful level design. [1][2][3] Several reviewers note strong Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown influences, with some calling it a clone. [4][5][6] Some players criticize stiff combat and unresponsive controls, especially during platforming. [7][8][9]
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- [7]
This game has some solid platforming and cool environments and enemy variety. I also thought the quest system was good as well. The voice acting is pretty good too and I appreciate the weapon variety. However the combat is atrocious. It feels so stiff and like I can't even react to an enemy. Doing your weapon combo practically freezes your character in place for a second. I feel like I should be able to animation …
- [1]
A great Metroidvania that deserves more attention. Winds of Arcana does not hold the player's hand, and the exploration feels rewarding. The combat is fun and responsive, and the different weapon unlocks will just add more variety to it and keep it fresh. The level design feels thoughtful and does give the player a challenge. It does not feel stale because of the enemy and boss variety. Honestly I just feel like a …
- [4]
After about an 1h in, it really feels like a Prince of Persia Lost Crown clone, but not as smooth. And I think that's hard to disagree with. I'm still enjoying it though and it definitely scratches the metroidvania itch. If it's half as good as PoP, it's an easy recommendation. Combat feels good. The platforming looks nice, too. Looking forward to seeing how it fleshes out with new weapons. …
- [3]
fantastic Metroidvania that truly deserves more recognition. Winds of Arcana never spoils the adventure—you’re encouraged to find your own path, and every discovery feels earned. Combat is smooth, satisfying, and only gets better as you unlock new weapons that keep the gameplay feeling fresh. The level design is clearly crafted with care, offering real challenges without ever feeling unfair. With plenty of unique …
- [2]
Since I’m already into these kinds of games, the artwork and the $10 price tag instantly caught my attention. Then I saw the positive reviews piling up, and I thought, okay, I have to try this for myself. And honestly? I’m really glad I did. Right from the start, Winds of Arcana: Ruination gave me that feeling I miss from older, tougher action-platformers—the “figure it out yourself” vibe. The game doesn’t hover …
Summarised from 34 of the 113 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 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
82% of the 78 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Winds Of Arcana: Ruination. The complaint that keeps coming up: combat feels stiff and lacks animation canceling. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Reactions
60 of 113 · most liked firstGame Pass June Wave 2 2026: 6.17: -Call of Duty: Vanguard 6.18: -EA Sports FC 26 6.25: -Abyssus 6.30: -RV There Yet? 7.6: -Winds of Arcana: Ruination Now in Premium: -Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0... How to cancle Game Pass: support.xbox.com/en-US/help/s...
neutral · AI labelView post →Full Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_m5UI-Qymjw Gameplay: Good Story: Very Good Graphics: Decent Game Time: 7 - 10 hours Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Coming to Game Pass: news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0... Ultimate: -Ascend to Zero (7/13) Premium: -Winds of Arcana: Ruination (today) -Gears of War: Reloaded (7/9) -Tamashika (7/9) -PBA Pro Bowling 2026 (7/14) -Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (7/15) -Mavrix by Matt Jones (7/16) -FixForce (7/17)
neutral · AI labelView post →Winds of Arcana has been unleashed at the Tokyo Game Show Digital Steam Fest, live now! Huge thanks to the team at Tokyo Game Show! #TGS2025 #metroidvania #indiegame #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Winds of Arcana: Ruination is honored to be part of the Game Devs of Color Expo's Steam Showcase! Thank you @gdocexpo.com for the opportunity! Do remember to check out the GDoCExpo 2025 Direct stream, going live on Sep 16th at 1p PT/4p ET/8p UTC! #GDoCExpo #indiegame #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →This game has some solid platforming and cool environments and enemy variety. I also thought the quest system was good as well. The voice acting is pretty good too and I appreciate the weapon variety. However the combat is atrocious. It feels so stiff and like I can't even react to an enemy. Doing your weapon combo practically freezes your character in place for a second. I feel like I should be able to animation cancel an attack to do a dodge or parry but I can't. Not sure if this was an…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's a sneak peek from our full game! One wrong step, the abyss 💀 One right step, glory 🏆 Wishlist Winds of Arcana: Ruination on Steam today! #NextFest #SteamNextFest #Metroidvania #IndieGame #GameDev
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi bsky! We’re an indie gamedev studio from India & our first game is a 2.5D Dark Fantasy Metroidvania called Winds of Arcana: Ruination ⚔️ We've been hard at work developing the game for about 4 years now. There's more to come but till then, check out our reveal trailer from last year! #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →A video review can be watched by following this link: https://youtu.be/X-hKybbGRCA For those who don't want to watch the video: Playtime: 11 hours (all side quests done, few collectibles missing) Pros: - The setting is comprised of a good number of different biomes, each one functioning as a piece of the enigmatic puzzle that is the world of Lirna, with all of them doing a good job of making you feel like you’re traversing a place that used to boast marvels, now reduced to a massive ruin…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →With our devs working hard towards putting the final touches on the game, it's about time you got to know the characters you'll be meeting in Winds of Arcana! Who better to start with than our hero? #metroidvania #indiegame #gamedev #steam #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →update: Yeah I tried playing more. This is quite literally Temu PoP TLC. It also has the worst healing I've ever seen. I refuse to deal with this anymore. This has been an enormous dissapointment, I expected so much more from this. original review below: Oh my god, I thought the devs removed cornifer and corpse runs from the game after the steam next fest. Now obviously this is a low budget version of Prince of Persia the lost crown and thus a lower quality is accepted as part of the bargain,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Our community manager will be at #gamescom this week! While we won't be showcasing Winds of Arcana: Ruination, he'll have the latest playtest build on him in case want to check it out ⚔️ And if you're an #indiedev, we would LOVE to catch up & see what you're working on ✨️ #indiegames #metroidvania
neutral · AI labelView post →13 New Games for Xbox Game Pass in July 2026 • Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (XGP Premium) - 7/2 • EA College Football 27 (free 10-hour trial — XGP Ultimate) - 7/2 • Winds of Arcana: Ruination - 7/6 • Palworld 1.0 - 7/10 • Ascend to ZERO - 7/13 • Denshattack! - 7/15 • Fogpiercer (PC) - 7/17
neutral · AI labelView post →A great Metroidvania that deserves more attention. Winds of Arcana does not hold the player's hand, and the exploration feels rewarding. The combat is fun and responsive, and the different weapon unlocks will just add more variety to it and keep it fresh. The level design feels thoughtful and does give the player a challenge. It does not feel stale because of the enemy and boss variety. Honestly I just feel like a lot more people should know about this game and it definitely feels worth the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting, when I watched the trailer it gave me Prince of Persia vibes, but it's lot different from what I have experienced from both the games, this game lives upto it and it is great. Excellent voice overs (too good), great platforming, challenging boss fights makes it very unique for me. I believe other Metroidvania players resonate with my thoughts. I have seen enough weapons in many games, but this Chakram is fun, I highly recommend players to buff this weapon. Worth the buy!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →@brewedgames.bsky.social released their new game Winds of Arcana: Ruination last week and I'm proud to say I voice the role of the PC Aryn! Highly recommend checking this game out, amazing gameplay and story with a retro vibe! #indiegames #voiceactor #gaming store.steampowered.com/app/2201910/...
positive · AI labelView post →The game is quite fun. The atmosphere and ambience is top notch. Voice acting is very good for an indie game. I'm an hour in and the platforming and map is quite big, lots of little spots to find collectables. Overall I recommend to get stuck into this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is straight up fire gave me prince of persia lost crown energy movement is clean combat hits different and exploring the map had me locked in vibes only big W game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We just shared an update on how Winds of Arcana: Ruination development has been progressing for the past month ⚔️ Details include the status of the next demo, the full game and something community related 👀 Read it here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/220... #indiedev #gamedev #indiegame
neutral · AI labelView post →Indian gamedev and content creator Vaibhav Chavan JUST dropped his Winds of Arcana: Ruination playthrough on YT ⚔️🔥 Check it out: youtu.be/Kc20aXrgxvs?... Thank you so much for covering our game! 🙏 #indiegames #metroidvania #madeinindia
neutral · AI labelView post →Gave this a fair shake (4 hours-ish) - but the moment you get to a point where you have 2 more movement abilities (double jump and world switch) the game devolves into absolutely absurd platforming segments that want you to switch abilities mid-air with basically 0 leeway. The overall tank controls don't help one bit.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →⭐My Review⭐ 👉Winds Of Arcana: Ruination steamcommunity.com/id/sosich24/... #indiegames #indiegaming #indiedev #review #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Metroidvania Ancient mysteries abound An Indie Highlight! We're live with a brand new indie metroidvania game called Winds of Arcana: Ruination as we try to rescue our comrades while delving deep into ancient mysteries! Come on by and rescue our friends with me! twitch.tv/adobeard
neutral · AI labelView post →Loved the game. The game is visually impressive Metroidvania with great world-building and solid combat. The exploration feels rewarding, and the voice acting adds a nice layer of immersion. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s a polished, enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎉 We’re excited to announce that Winds of Arcana: Ruination will be officially a part of @indiegameutsav.bsky.social - India's largest indie game showcase at #MumbaiComicCon! 🎊 ⚔️ Play the latest build of our game & come meet the team too! 🎮 #IndieGameUtsav2025 #mumbaicomicon2025 #nodwingaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Play Winds of Arcana: Ruination now on Steam! Steam link 👉https://store.steampowered.com/app/2201910/Winds_Of_Arcana_Ruination/ Get the game at 30%, limited time only! #Steamwintersale! #metroidvania #platformer #indiegames #darkfantasy #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Winds of Arcana is up for "Best Game You Suck At" at the #SteamAwards! We set out to build a world worth fighting through. If our game ever knocked you down and made you rise again, we'd be honoured if you vote for us here: bit.ly/48Apg9w #indiegame #metroidvania #platformer #fantasy #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a good metroidvania. It is and I really like the graphics, vibe, platforming, combat (in general) and sound. BUT At the moment game is full of bugs that make it a ragefest rather than good experience. And I don't mind small bugs like on occasion I fell below textures and have to restart from last save. No - that's not the big issue for me. What is really grinding my gears are bosses encounters and how buggy they feel. Hitboxes are a joke in here, your character freeze abnormally after…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winds of Arcana: Ruination is a 2D Metroidvania about Aryn and his mission to save the world and his family from corruption. The game offers a huge interconnected map with different biomes that will each test your platforming and exploration skills. There are many secrets in every corner for you to find out. Improved combat system which has released post launch which has addressed many bugs and fixed many issues that players were facing, the game is polished is much more enjoyable. Solid…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →prince of persia off temu
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →first level boss frustrating to beat.controls not responding properly.lot of bugs.waste of money
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Since I’m already into these kinds of games, the artwork and the $10 price tag instantly caught my attention. Then I saw the positive reviews piling up, and I thought, okay, I have to try this for myself. And honestly? I’m really glad I did. Right from the start, Winds of Arcana: Ruination gave me that feeling I miss from older, tougher action-platformers—the “figure it out yourself” vibe. The game doesn’t hover over your shoulder or drown you in tutorials. It just drops you in and says, “good…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After about an 1h in, it really feels like a Prince of Persia Lost Crown clone, but not as smooth. And I think that's hard to disagree with. I'm still enjoying it though and it definitely scratches the metroidvania itch. If it's half as good as PoP, it's an easy recommendation. Combat feels good. The platforming looks nice, too. Looking forward to seeing how it fleshes out with new weapons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vSOrvXR_Wk
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horrible time on the steam deck. I couldn't play for more than about 15 mins before I just closed the game. - Menu bugs with options highlighted that aren't what you have selected - Audio cutout on cutscenes - Frozen button inputs. This was a big one. Occasionally you attack, then hit X again for next attack but nothing happens. Hit X a few more times, nothing. Try to move, can't. Completely locked up. Dash works, so I hit dash then character can move and attack again. This happened 4…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winds of Arcana: Ruination has come to Xbox Series, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Play Anywhere after releasing on PC last year. pixelbytegaming.com/winds-of-arc...
neutral · AI labelView post →A couple of upcoming games on here for me to try. Abyssus and Winds of Arcana news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...
neutral · AI labelView post →Play Winds of Arcana: Ruination now on Steam! Steam link 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2201910/... 🚨 Get the game at 30% off, limited time only! #Steamwintersale! #metroidvania #platformer #indiegames #darkfantasy #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Slight change of plans! Kitt isn't feeling well so we will try Divinity on Christmas! So tonight I'll be checking out @brewedgames.bsky.social new game Winds of Arcana: Ruination! If you like metriodvanias you'll want to stop by! Thanks to the devs and @keymailer.bsky.social for the key!
positive · AI labelView post →This review is from a playtester who played the beta earlier this year. I had a good time playing this game. Although the devlopers did not labelled the game as "Made in India" and targeted metriodvania community, I was expecting a polished build on release. I completed the main story along with several side quests in around 10 hours. The level design was fantastic, with well-connected biomes that encouraged exploration. The game is clearly inspired by Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am about 12 hours in and here are my first impressions- This is more of a yes and no recommendation. The Good The graphics and overall artwork are amazing. I really enjoy the combat and having different weapons to utilize for different enemies etc. The beginning is pretty intuitive and the map is pretty forgiving The Bad The game has crashed twice, both times my save would not load and I had to restart entirely. Luckily I had not progressed to far and I am hoping it will not happen…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Arcana really impressed me. The visuals are striking, the sound design is on point, and I liked that the game doesn’t keep holding your hand—it lets you figure things out at your own pace. The difficulty is balanced nicely, and the level design has that satisfying “one more try” feeling. Enemies and bosses are fun to deal with, though the controls can feel a bit clunky at times.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have played about two hours of Winds of Arcana and it’s actually pretty good so far. The game starts slow, but in a way that makes sense it takes its time introducing the world, the magic system, and the basic combat. Visually, the game looks really nice. The environments have a calming fantasy vibe, and the music fits the mood really well. Combat in the early game is simple but fun. You don’t get a ton of abilities right away, but the elemental system already feels like it has potential.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not my usual genre, but the art and storytelling in this one hooked me. Honestly just a really solid game all around!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's good to see an old-school style game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A true old school metroid-vania thats better than you think it will be! Dont let the screenshots fool you; they don't do it justice, the game looks prettier than it is in the pictures. As soon as you enter the starting area you are tasked with ringing two bells, one above one below. For souls like fans this game is a treat, it wears its inspirations on its sleeves. it opens up very quickly showing how big the world really is. And like other souls likes, the tutorials are minimal, so i had to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →@brewedgames.bsky.social will be showcasing the latest version of our exciting Metroidvania - Winds of Arcana: Ruination⚔️ You can find them demoing at three events: @courageevents.bsky.social XL (March 16th), @pgconnects.bsky.social (March 17th-18th), GDAI's India Pavilion at GDC (March 19th-21st).
neutral · AI labelView post →Today it's time for a look at another game from the debut line-up of @1312interactive.bsky.social "Winds of Arcana: Ruination" is an upcoming 2.5D metroidvania title from Brewed Games. Here's a glimpse of what to expect from the game: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2UH...
neutral · AI labelView post →The first batch of games coming to Game Pass in July 2026 has been officially revealed. 🔸Available today 🟩Winds of Arcana: Ruination 🔸Coming July 9 🟩Gears of War: Reloaded 🟩Tamashika 🔸Coming July 10 🟩Palworld 1.0 (Full Game Release) 🔸Coming July 13 🟩Ascend to Zero
neutral · AI labelView post →Game Pass drops a modest but ⚡️ fire lineup for late June: Call of Duty: Vanguard (June 17), EA Sports FC 26 (June 18), Abyssus (June 25), RV There Yet? (June 30), Winds of Arcana: Ruination (July 6). Plus Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 hits Premiu... #SteamAndEpic #June #Raider #July #Tomb #Ruination
neutral · AI labelView post →Todays first live Plays & Chats is Winds Of Arcana: Ruination on PC, an action / adventure / MetroidVania game. Developed by Brewed Games & Published by 1312 Interactive Come say hi in the chat and earn those Golden Trophies! www.twitch.tv/gamerpaulytw...
neutral · AI labelView post →Play Winds of Arcana: Ruination now on Steam! Steam link 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2201910/... 🚨 Get the game at 30% off, limited time only! #Steamwintersale! #metroidvania #platformer #indiegames #darkfantasy #gamedev
neutral · AI labelView post →This game was made with love and it shows
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fantastic Metroidvania that truly deserves more recognition. Winds of Arcana never spoils the adventure—you’re encouraged to find your own path, and every discovery feels earned. Combat is smooth, satisfying, and only gets better as you unlock new weapons that keep the gameplay feeling fresh. The level design is clearly crafted with care, offering real challenges without ever feeling unfair. With plenty of unique enemies and memorable bosses, the game stays engaging from start to finish.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My time with Winds of Arcana so far has been a fun one. I like Aryn, the main character and the world and lore so far are pretty intriguing, Combat since the recent update has been more fluid and I've been enjoying it. I'm finding the combat difficulty to be spot on but the platforming a bit on the tougher side, though the quick respawns help. Recommended for Metroidvania fans.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Arcana turned out to be a really pleasant surprise. The art style is beautiful, the music is solid, and I like how the game doesn’t spoon-feed you—you just explore and learn things naturally. The difficulty feels fair, and the level design is quite polished with plenty of small discoveries along the way. Enemy variety and boss fights are genuinely fun, though the controls could’ve been a bit smoother. Worth the money. If you enjoy challenging, exploration-heavy titles, this one is definitely…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Winds of Arcana delivers beautiful visuals, smooth spellcasting, and a magical world that’s fun to explore. The combat feels powerful, the story is engaging, and every moment is filled with charm. A fantastic fantasy experience
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was a genuinely refreshing experience. As someone who grew up playing Prince of Persia, the nostalgia hit perfectly — the movement style, environment design and overall vibe brought back those classic memories while still feeling modern and polished. The developers did a great job with the storyline. It’s vivid, engaging and much more vibrant than I expected. The quests are well-structured and keep you hooked throughout, with a nice balance between exploration, combat and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Liked the visuals and sound work. The characters have interesting personalities. I also appreciate that the game doesn’t overload you with tutorials or path markers; it lets you discover things on your own. My main complaint is that the controls aren’t as smooth as they could be, which can get annoying sometimes — especially during combat. Even with that, it’s an overall enjoyable experience.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am really enjoying this game, particularly its stunning art style and the narrative keeps me invested. With some tweaks in feedbacks, this game could be truly exceptional.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Overall a decent Game! Controls could be a bit more responsive. Love the style and the voice acting.
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