Valdis Story: Abyssal City similar games & best alternatives

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Valdis Story: Abyssal City

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2013

Should you play it?

Assume the role of Wyatt in this Action/Exploration Platformer as you explore the ruins of a holy city that was lost many years ago. Battle various types of demons, angels, and a new threat known only as the “Ferals”, using swordsmanship, martial arts, and sorcery.

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding combat system
  • Multiple playable characters with unique playstyles
  • Deep customization and skill trees
  • High replayability with varied builds and difficulties
  • Beautiful hand-drawn graphics and excellent soundtrack

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and high difficulty may frustrate some players
  • Lack of global map and some confusing navigation
  • Platforming controls can be imprecise
  • Story and lore are somewhat sparse and require exploration to understand
  • No multiplayer or cooperative features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Revita

  • Advent NEON®

  • Wings of Vi

  • Rabi-Ribi

  • Freedom Planet 2

  • Book of Demons

Less competitive

Games that feels like Valdis Story: Abyssal City but with less competition against others

  • Cally's Caves 3

  • Castlevania Advance Collection

  • Lovecraft's Untold Stories

  • Chronicles of the Wolf

  • Foregone

  • Rogue Legacy 2

Less status-driven

Games that feels like Valdis Story: Abyssal City but with less focus on status and recognition

  • Nightmare: The Lunatic

  • Cyber Shadow

  • Freedom Planet

  • Odallus: The Dark Call

  • Pharaoh Rebirth+

  • Blasphemous 2

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Valdis Story: Abyssal City: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 03/08/2026