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Pampas & Selene: The Maze of Demons

91% positive · 437 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: ~16.6k (P10–P90: 6.6k – 36.5k)

Gross revenue: ~$136k (P10–P90: $54.3k – $299k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 2, 2026.

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

Multiplayer & community83% positive · 87 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 · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics83% positive · 63 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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio91% positive · 32 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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance90% positive · 21 mentions
“This is a solid Metroidvania style game. Reminds me a little bit of Legacy of the Wizard for NES. Old school feel without the old school difficulty.”Recommended · Steam review · Dec 2025 · 18 h played · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
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 · Report / request removal
Performance & stability58% positive · 12 mentions
“Played not-quite-halfway through in co-op and neither of us have any desire to continue. To me the main problems are that minor enemies quickly become so fast and aggressive that you're spending resources on every single one--either ammo…”Not recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 3 h played · Report / request removal

237 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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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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