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The Mobius Machine

83% positive · 484 Steam reviews · released Mar 1, 2024 · by Madruga Works

MetroidvaniaExplorationSide ScrollerIndieNonlinearTwin Stick ShooterPlatformerPvE

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

Lifetime units: ~15,972 (P10–P90: 6,389 – 35,138)

Gross revenue: ~$261,810 ($104,727 – $575,975)

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

Gameplay & mechanics77% positive · 123 mentions
“This was easily one of the best games I have played in a really long time. The game really never drops in quality. Gameplay was amazing, with an insane amount of build diversity built around the weapons and stats, and every character has a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 54 h played
Visuals & audio85% positive · 122 mentions
“This was easily one of the best games I have played in a really long time. The game really never drops in quality. Gameplay was amazing, with an insane amount of build diversity built around the weapons and stats, and every character has a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 54 h played
Controls & UI77% positive · 64 mentions
“Decent Metroidvania With Some Rough Edges I remembered I had played this game's demo during Steam Next Fest two years ago. At the time the gameplay wasn't captivating enough because of the length and the plain art style. The run'n'gun felt…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 15 h played
Content & longevity67% positive · 61 mentions
“This was easily one of the best games I have played in a really long time. The game really never drops in quality. Gameplay was amazing, with an insane amount of build diversity built around the weapons and stats, and every character has a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 54 h played
Story & writing89% positive · 56 mentions
“This was easily one of the best games I have played in a really long time. The game really never drops in quality. Gameplay was amazing, with an insane amount of build diversity built around the weapons and stats, and every character has a…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 54 h played
Difficulty & balance87% positive · 45 mentions
“I have been playing video games for a very long time (way too long) and I now have a new game in my all time favourites list. For me this is the #1 Metroidvania. What a great time I had getting 100% in this game. The difficulty, pacing…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 41 h played
Price & value68% positive · 28 mentions
“Update2: Just finished the game after approx 45 hours. 10/10 Every bit as impressed as when I wrote the earlier reviews. I see a few people have mentioned the game can seem grindy at times. Here are a few tips to prevent mindless…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2026 · 61 h played
Performance & stability88% positive · 25 mentions
“A top-tier metroidvania that stands on the shoulders of giants. It has learned the lessons of the games that came before it. Combat is great, incorporates twin-stick shooter design with precise aiming. Weapons makes sense for an astronaut…”Recommended · Steam review · Jul 2025 · 23 h played

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

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

Perspective

Side view

Technology

3D

Setting

Space

Structure

Metroidvania

How you play together

Single-player

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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