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About Alwa's Awakening
Use your magic staff and progress through a large interconnected world where you'll solve puzzles, fight enemies and defeat bosses in order to help free the land of Alwa. Explore and uncover the secrets by using your platforming skills in this challenging and charming 8-bit adventure game. Alwa’s Awakening is a game that tries to stay as close as possible to the authentic 8-bit look with sweet pixel art, a soundtrack filled with catchy chiptunes and so much charm it’ll bring you right back to the NES era. With easy to understand controls the game is easy to learn but tough to master, just like how games were in the old days! - A new challenging NES-inspired adventure game - Use the magic staff to solve puzzles and defeat enemies - Find and unlock upgrades to your items and abilities - Explore a large interconnected map in true 'Metroidvania' style - Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks
Release Date
Feb 2, 2017
Developer
Elden Pixels
Publishers
Mega Cat Studios
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Is Alwa's Awakening worth buying?

Steam
80.26% positive
'Very Positive', 927 reviews
Metacritic
71
Critics (IGDB)
75/100
5 critics

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What is Alwa's Awakening about?

An evil power plagues the people and it’s up to you to set them free. You must travel to the land of Alwa and help the people living there to awaken from their nightmare… You are Zoe, a normal everyday girl who just happens to like to play video games. One late night when she’s just enjoying her favourite game she suddenly finds herself dozing off and when she awakens she has been brought into the game and into the land of Alwa.

MetroidvaniaIndieAdventurePixel GraphicsPlatformerRetro2DFemale Protagonist

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Alwa's Awakening?

Right now the lowest price for Alwa's Awakening we're tracking is $0.65 at Kinguin — 93% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Alwa's Awakening has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Alwa's Awakening is $0.65 at Kinguin on May 28, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Alwa's Awakening worth buying?

80% of 927 Steam user reviews for Alwa's Awakening are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 71.

When was Alwa's Awakening released?

Alwa's Awakening released on February 2, 2017, developed by Elden Pixels and published by Mega Cat Studios, Elden Pixels.

What platforms is Alwa's Awakening available on?

Alwa's Awakening is available on PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Alwa's Awakening?

The cheapest Alwa's Awakening price right now is $0.65 at Kinguin, 93% below the Steam price.

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