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Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

91% positive · 430 Steam reviews · released May 21, 2024 · by @unepic_fran

MetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsRetroLocal Co-OpSingleplayerOnline Co-OpSplit Screen2D Platformer

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~16,319 (P10–P90: 6,528 – 35,902)

Gross revenue: ~$133,682 ($53,476 – $294,102)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band means: we'd be surprised if the truth sat outside it. How we estimate

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Multiplayer & community83% positive · 86 mentions
“An 8-bit Metroidvania from the same author as games such as unMetal and Ghost 1.0. It is presented as an unofficial sequel to Konami's 1987 MSX game The Maze of Galious, which served as direct inspiration for Simon's Quest and, more…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 3 h played
Gameplay & mechanics82% positive · 62 mentions
“If, like me, you are seeking to play this because you are looking for something to scratch the La-Mulana itch. With neither the Maze of Galious remake by NIGORO nor their next title Ahamkara on the horizon. While you scour the internet for…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 9 h played
Story & writing80% positive · 49 mentions
“More than just a cute metroidvania, this game innovates a new improvement on the entire genre. Specifically, when you beat a boss, you pick one of the two main characters to take the boss heart which increases their potential max health…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 13 h played
Visuals & audio90% positive · 30 mentions
“An 8-bit Metroidvania from the same author as games such as unMetal and Ghost 1.0. It is presented as an unofficial sequel to Konami's 1987 MSX game The Maze of Galious, which served as direct inspiration for Simon's Quest and, more…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 3 h played
Controls & UI86% positive · 29 mentions
“More than just a cute metroidvania, this game innovates a new improvement on the entire genre. Specifically, when you beat a boss, you pick one of the two main characters to take the boss heart which increases their potential max health…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 13 h played
Difficulty & balance90% positive · 21 mentions
“A Metroidvania-lite that captures a lot of the retro/nostalgia vibe: a story that's shorter than this paragraph, characters that handle poorly, and oft-frustrating gameplay by modern standards. If you're ok with that and a tough final…”Recommended · Steam review · Mar 2025 · 10 h played
Content & longevity71% positive · 21 mentions
“If, like me, you are seeking to play this because you are looking for something to scratch the La-Mulana itch. With neither the Maze of Galious remake by NIGORO nor their next title Ahamkara on the horizon. While you scour the internet for…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 9 h played
Price & value94% positive · 17 mentions
“If, like me, you are seeking to play this because you are looking for something to scratch the La-Mulana itch. With neither the Maze of Galious remake by NIGORO nor their next title Ahamkara on the horizon. While you scour the internet for…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 9 h played
Performance & stability58% positive · 12 mentions
“Its a Very fun game esspecially in coop. (well i only played in coop so far but eh) But it seems that the game is really not made for Co-op enjoyment. there are dungeons and bosses that are almost specifically made for one of the 2…”Recommended · Steam review · Feb 2025 · 8 h played

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Technology

2D

Art style

Pixel art

Setting

MedievalFantasy

Structure

Metroidvania

How you play together

Single-playerMultiplayerCo-opOnline co-opLocal / split-screen co-op

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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