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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2.4GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GTX 970 or equivalent Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 2.4GHZ Quad Core Processor Or Higher Graphiques : NVIDIA 1070 or equivalent Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Valfaris: Mecha Therion

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Released November 21, 2023
sample: 402 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
89/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 477 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (6 OpenCritic reviews)
24,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Heavy metal riffs fuel this relentless shoot 'em up, keeping players hooked long enough for 21 diehards to shatter the 25-hour playtime ceiling with a perfect 100 percent approval. Backed by a stellar 91 percent positive rating across 402 post-release reviews, the relentless arcade action has struck a resounding chord.

What it's about: Therion est de retour et la traque de Lord Vroll continue. Pilotez une machine aussi sophistiquée que destructrice dans ce shoot ‘em up en 2,5D à défilement horizontal, suite très attendue de son illustre prédécesseur Valfaris. Déchaînez la puissance infernale du mecha !

In-game

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« jouissif ! le premier opus était déjà très bon, mais là le mélange baston, shoot em up avec un Therion toujours plus aigri et revanchard, c'est du pur bonheur d'arcade ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 47 h played
« the game is realy good so far, awesome retro 3d. a good old shoot'them"up straight out from 1995. i love it »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 4 h played
« Une tuerie. fin vraiment tout est bon. Merci »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 8 h played
« Changement de genre assez radical mais très bon Shmup et tout à fait accessible »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 7 h played
« Already much better than the first game. The first Valfaris was NES tough platformer, did not enjoy, this one is a sidescrolling shmup with upgrades. Based dev. The only thing missing is some voice acting. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played
« Good enough to make you complete it and remember why you loved Shmups as a teenager. Enraging enough to make you punch air on beating final boss and uninstall w/o remorse. 6/10 - perfect video rental experience »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 6 h played
« rien de fou pour un jeu 2023 je préférai les graphismes du 1 .... »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 1 h played21
« Not really a good shmup. The first Valfaris was a fantastic game, not entirely sure why the devs shifted so hard, but hopefully they never do this again. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played1
« While this was the best of the three crap games I bought from Steel Mantis, it's still awful. Glad this studio isnt making new trash. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 9 h played4
« First one was better, this one just felt rushed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played1
« 类街机风格的横板射击/战斗游戏,但连画风都粗糙的如同街机水平,甚至连简陋的故事内容、笨拙的操作都像是街机水平。当年是机体、芯片的技术限制,现在还端出这样的东西而不加创新和改进,就说不过去了。游戏采用了3D引擎去做2D横板,来实现视角转换等功能,但有的战斗在弹幕横飞中强制转换视角,体验非常糟糕,有点为醋包饺子还包坏了的感觉。 »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 4 h played1
« The devs shifted toward the shmup genre and delivered one of the best out there! Hard mode 'Great Horned One' will be a pain in the ass as usual, but I feel it's a bit easier than OG Valfaris. Incredible follow-up to og Valfaris, I love it. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played

In players' words

« jouissif ! le premier opus était déjà très bon, mais là le mélange baston, shoot em up avec un Therion toujours plus aigri et revanchard, c'est du pur bonheur d'arcade ! »
👍 anonymous review · Jan 2024 · 47 h played
« rien de fou pour un jeu 2023 je préférai les graphismes du 1 .... »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 1 h played21
« the game is realy good so far, awesome retro 3d. a good old shoot'them"up straight out from 1995. i love it »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2023 · 4 h played
« Not really a good shmup. The first Valfaris was a fantastic game, not entirely sure why the devs shifted so hard, but hopefully they never do this again. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 8 h played1
« Une tuerie. fin vraiment tout est bon. Merci »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 8 h played
« While this was the best of the three crap games I bought from Steel Mantis, it's still awful. Glad this studio isnt making new trash. »
👎 anonymous review · Dec 2024 · 9 h played4
« Changement de genre assez radical mais très bon Shmup et tout à fait accessible »
👍 anonymous review · May 2024 · 7 h played
« First one was better, this one just felt rushed. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played1
« Already much better than the first game. The first Valfaris was NES tough platformer, did not enjoy, this one is a sidescrolling shmup with upgrades. Based dev. The only thing missing is some voice acting. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2024 · 2 h played
« 类街机风格的横板射击/战斗游戏,但连画风都粗糙的如同街机水平,甚至连简陋的故事内容、笨拙的操作都像是街机水平。当年是机体、芯片的技术限制,现在还端出这样的东西而不加创新和改进,就说不过去了。游戏采用了3D引擎去做2D横板,来实现视角转换等功能,但有的战斗在弹幕横飞中强制转换视角,体验非常糟糕,有点为醋包饺子还包坏了的感觉。 »
👎 anonymous review · May 2024 · 4 h played1
« Good enough to make you complete it and remember why you loved Shmups as a teenager. Enraging enough to make you punch air on beating final boss and uninstall w/o remorse. 6/10 - perfect video rental experience »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2024 · 6 h played
« The devs shifted toward the shmup genre and delivered one of the best out there! Hard mode 'Great Horned One' will be a pain in the ass as usual, but I feel it's a bit easier than OG Valfaris. Incredible follow-up to og Valfaris, I love it. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 8 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
84 % pos · n=162
Graphics / art
82 % pos · n=67
Audio / music
97 % pos · n=65
Content / longevity
66 % pos · n=29
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=12
Value for money
9 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Interface / UX
20 % pos · n=5
Performance
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay162136917
Graphics / art675548
Audio / music656311
Content / longevity291928
Story / writing12822
Value for money11155
Stability / bugs7007
Interface / UX5104
Performance3300
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 5.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.8 h.

<2h
79 % (n=62)
2-10h
92 % (n=255)
10-25h
97 % (n=64)
>25h
100 % (n=21)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2023 : 97% positive97DecJan 2024 : 100% positive100JanApr 2024 : 84% positive84AprMay 2024 : 89% positive89MayJul 2024 : 90% positive90JulSep 2024 : 82% positive82SepOct 2024 : 90% positive90OctDec 2025 : 94% positive94Dec

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€1.96€8.33€14.70€21.07€27.44€4.90

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 10, 2026 · All-time low: €4.90 (Oct 10, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,1 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 21,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Audio design steals the show with 63 positive mentions out of 65, anchored by a heavy metal soundtrack that players adore.
  • Core gameplay delivers intense action, earning 136 positive mentions out of 162.
  • Visual presentation shines brightly, pulling in 55 positive mentions out of 67 for its striking retro style.

Weaknesses

  • Content volume leaves some wanting more, generating 8 negative mentions out of 29.
  • Technical glitches surface in a small number of sessions, accounting for 7 negative mentions out of 7.
  • User interface design draws criticism, registering 4 negative mentions out of 5.

Who is it for?

Fans of high-octane shmups and heavy metal aesthetics who relish intense, arcade-style boss fights.

Is Valfaris: Mecha Therion worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 477 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Audio design steals the show. Current price: 24,50€.

Verdict

Valfaris: Mecha Therion roars out of the gate with blistering action and an unforgettable soundtrack that easily overshadows minor interface and length gripes. With 92 percent overall positivity on Steam, it is a triumphant ride for anyone craving pure arcade adrenaline.

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