Skip to content

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Metamorphosis Games · Jul 16, 2024

PC · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch

Teen

About

Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world. Join Aletheia and a vibrant cast of characters as they race to discover the secrets of the Steam City of Canaan. Clobber armies of Clockwork golems and hunt horrors that slither through depths once forgotten. Thwart the twisted schemes of Canaan’s corrupt overseers, the nefarious Comitium. Fight for mankind’s survival and reveal the dark and dangerous truths riveted into the very foundations of the Steam City.

Trailers & screenshots

Scores by platform

PC

Critic 7.1 (14 critics) · Gamer 8.0

7.5

PlayStation 4

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Xbox One

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Nintendo Switch

No critic reviews yet · No ratings yet

Critic reviews

  • RPGFan

    Dom Kim · Aug 24, 2024

    7.9
    Despite Gestalt: Steam & Cinder's gameplay and story pitfalls, it remains an enjoyable romp.
  • Gaming Trend

    Jack Zustiak · Aug 06, 2024

    5.0
    Gestalt: Steam & Cinder looks and plays the part of a competent action game. However, its heart lies more in its narrative. While I admire the ambition, Gestalt left me asking, both as a game and as a story, one simple question: “so what?”.
  • Level Up

    Santiago Villicaña · Jul 30, 2024

    7.8
    Gestalt: Steam & Cinder es un metroidvania que se va por la segura y no destaca en cuanto a innovación o implementación en el género, pero tiene unas bases más que sólidas y está muy bien construido. Su enfoque está en la historia y la narrativa, y aunque comete algunos errores, la jugabilidad arregla cualquier problema que podría alejar a potenciales jugadores.
  • 3D Juegos

    José A. Mateo Albuerne · Jul 27, 2024

    7.0
    Gestalt: Steam & Cinder es un videojuego con unas intenciones muy ambiciosas y que logra algunos hitos. El combate es interesante y ágil, la progresión te mantiene entretenido, y el diseño artístico y sonoro cumplen. Sin embargo, su mayor apuesta es la narrativa y ahí naufraga en la forma de contarla. Si no te importa la segunda parte, pasarás un buen rato con este metroidvania.
  • Hey Poor Player

    Josh Speer · Jul 20, 2024

    8.0
    Despite some relatively minor complaints, I still had a blast with Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. It’s full of gorgeous visual style, challenging gameplay, and truly impressive storytelling. Though that’s held back by linearity and some underwhelming game design, overall, it’s a ton of fun, especially since the end of the game hints at more adventures to come. If you’re a fan of Metroidvanias and memorable sprite work, I’d most definitely give Gestalt a chance.
  • Hobby Consolas

    Álvaro Alonso · Jul 18, 2024

    8.0
    La faceta narrativa y su falta de ambición lo alejan de los mejores del género, pero en el resto de apartados los engranajes de Gestalt: Steam & Cinder están perfectamente colocados y dan lugar a un metroidvania tan sólido como recomendable.

See all critic reviews

Gamer reviews

  • Pathfinder

    Jul 19, 2024 · PC

    10

    AMAZING

    It's wonderful game, I played over 10 hours and everything in this game js perfect

Read all gamer reviews

Rate this game

Contains spoiler

to rate this game.