66%Strong matchElderand
78%49578% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 495 reviews·Metroidvania · Side Scroller
—Decay has taken hold, and all things wither. In this brutal yet beautiful top-down action game, embark on a lonely and cruel journey of redemption! Explore a forest kingdom twisted by plague, upgrade your character, collect gear, battle infected and mutated fruits and vegetables, and uncover the secrets behind the forest's infection.
腐烂之核 The Blighted Core
SteamDecay has taken hold, and all things wither. In this brutal yet beautiful top-down action game, embark on a lonely and cruel journey of redemption! Explore a forest kingdom twisted by plague, upgrade your character, collect gear, battle infected and mutated fruits and vegetables, and uncover the secrets behind the forest's infection. Death is not the end, but the price paid to purify this doomed and withering world.


This is a hardcore combat experience that is easy to pick up but hard to master. In this malicious world, reckless swinging will only invite death. You must observe your enemies' every wind-up and master the rhythm of offense and defense.
Not just upgrading, but evolving. Beyond transformation abilities, the game offers a charm system. As you explore the decaying forest, you will collect "Ancient Seeds" and "Memory Shards" scattered in hidden corners.
Embark on a journey of redemption with no turning back. The world has collapsed, and only your footsteps can measure the sorrow of this land. In this linear yet deeply layered journey, you will traverse diverse and corrupted biomes.


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