Deal | This action-metroidvania, loved by 85% of players, is now 70% off on Steam

Lost Ruins doesn't entirely fit the Metroidvania label people give it, and it's worth knowing that upfront. However, at $5.99, which matches its all-time low on Steam, that matters a lot less.

Developed by South Korean studio ALTARI GAMES and published by DANGEN Entertainment, Lost Ruins released in May 2021 and currently sits at 85% positive across 5,000+ Steam reviews. The current 70% discount runs until June 24, 2026.

The game follows an amnesiac young woman summoned to a dungeon. She is told by the mysterious mage Beatrice that defeating the Dark Lady's monsters is the key to restoring her memories. The setup is neat, but the execution is where Lost Ruins carves its own space. The pixel art complements modern lighting effects nicely, in a way that draws comparisons to Dead Cells and Noita in the reviews. The visual presentation is actually quite impressive for an indie of this scale.

The combat involves inventory management — swapping weapons, spells, and items mid-fight rather than building character abilities over time. Multiple endings can be unlocked depending on quests completed, and harder difficulty modes are available for players who want a punishing challenge. A full playthrough runs roughly 5-7 hours.

The honest caveat: Lost Ruins lacks traditional ability-gating, which makes it more linear than the Metroidvania label gives it credit for. It's better described as a survival action game with Metroidvania vibes. Combat can become repetitive, and difficulty balance is occasionally uneven — something to be aware of on higher settings.

But at $5.99 (matching its historical lowest price), those are relatively easy compromises to make. The game runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can read more about Lost Ruins here.

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