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Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.
Exanima is a physics, rpg and dark fantasy game
developed and published by Bare Mettle Entertainment.
Released on April 29th 2015 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 12,346 reviews of which 10,132 were positive and 2,214 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam.
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- OS *: Windows 7 (32-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia / AMD / Intel (OpenGL 4.6+)
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
- Additional Notes: Linux / Proton compatible
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Everyone should know before you buy this game today that like 90% of the current game was developed by 2013. This is an early access prelude to the game Sui Generis. This game is still apparently a fund raiser and developmental platform for Sui Generis, but it feels like once it was put together the developer put their focus elsewhere. They recently came out of a 2 year gap without updating with a recent one, added saving... It's still a fun unique game and runs on modern computers, but don't expect much more from the developer. I don't regret buying this game, but it hasn't lived up to its potential.
This is the oldest game on my wishlist - it's been there for about 11 years - and I finally bought it. I've just got to level 3 and I can honestly say Exanima is a completely immersive experience. When I was younger I used to dream about a game where every swing of a sword counted, and where the hit landed determined what sort of damage you did. When I got too close to an enemy with a poorly-timed swing, I just ended up getting the hilt of my sword wrapped around his ear. Then we both fell over. It's incredible. The physics go beyond the combat too - carefully opening a door to check what's on the other side...building a rickety bridge by dragging old mattresses and ladders to cross a ravine, then hoping I don't get my leg stuck in a hole. Backing up from an enemy and accidentally standing in a bucket. Every encounter feels tense and superbly real. The mechanics of the weapons, armour and their condition - which is based on the fundamental quality of the item as well as the current condition of it - is deep and realistic. It ticks all of my obsessive inventory-management boxes. Early reviews of this game suggest it was little more than a tech demo, and considering its marathon Early Access status that wouldn't be surprising, but so far I've been surprised by the depth, intricacy and mystery of this strange world. While the environments are huge and occasionally repetitive, they are fleshed out with a surprising amount of detail that make this a masterclass in worldbuilding. Each area has its own living quarters, laundry facilities, toilets and kitchens. There are multiple morgues. A school. A courtroom. Much like games with a 'Post-Dark Souls' flavour, the world is littered with scrolls and books which gives glimpses into the fate of this abandoned society. Another clear influence from that lineage is item scarcity - Healing potions are like hen's teeth, and you've really got to scour every inch of the labyrinthine dungeons to find one. Expect to carefully navigate a treacherous corridor of traps, using the game's physics-bound flotsam and jetsam to manipulate pressure switches and levers (in a way that would make Indiana Jones proud), for the *vaguest* hope of finding a helmet, or a less rusty sword than the one you have. I slept on this game for way too long. FFO: Worldbuilding, immersive sims, tense dungeon crawling, roguelite, Arx Fatalis, Dark Souls
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Frequently Asked Questions
Exanima is currently priced at 13.99€ on Steam.
No, Exanima is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 13.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Exanima received 10,132 positive votes out of a total of 12,346 achieving a rating of 8.02.
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Exanima was developed and published by Bare Mettle Entertainment.
Yes, Exanima is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Exanima is not playable on MacOS.
No, Exanima is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Exanima is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Exanima is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Exanima does not support VR.
Exanima is a single-player game.
No, Exanima does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Exanima does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Exanima does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Exanima is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Exanima.
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Bare Mettle Entertainment
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Bare Mettle Entertainment
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29 Apr 2015
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