Metroidvania Adventure of Samsara Launches September 4 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 04 August 2025 / 3,349 Views
Publisher Atari and developer Ilex Games announced the 2D Metroidvania action-adventure game, Adventure of Samsara, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and GOG on September 4.
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Read details on the game below:
Adventure of Samsara is a mysterious, 2D Metroidvania action adventure that captures the spirit of the original Atari 2600 title, Adventure, and takes it in an entirely new and unique direction.
With stunning, 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara combines classic gameplay, a deeply connected world, and a heady, twisting narrative of death, rebirth and memory. Developed by the Brazilian studio Ilex Games, players take control of the Solar Champion, a long-dead Plutonian resurrected by the primordial light of the Sun. Tasked with reactivating a mysterious interdimensional fortress, the Champion must restore balance to the multiverse.
As players battle through a series of diverse, interconnected biomes and confront brutal mutant bosses, they will unlock new abilities and enhancements—each revealing deeper layers of the game’s enigmatic, cosmic narrative. The game lives in the spiritual landscape of the original Adventure, brimming with its core elements of exploration, curiosity, and hidden secrets. Not a remake or sequel, Adventure of Samsara instead asks players to search for subtle references to the very first adventure game as they journey through a remarkably deep world.
Metroidvania Exploration
Explore 10 unique biomes, from frozen wastes to industrial labs, each filled with distinct enemies, hazards and hidden upgrades.
Classic Gameplay Feel
With classic gameplay and twisted 2D pixel art, Adventure of Samsara evokes a timeless feel while offering something entirely new.
Original Worldbuilding
Immerse yourself in an expansive, interdimensional fantasy world with a deep, spiritual lore.
Easter Eggs
Discover nods to the original Adventure, with familiar structures, enemies, and references that reward both new and returning players.
Collectible Items
Find hidden items, cached away in hard-to-reach corners, to improve your stats and load augments to enhance your abilities and skills.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
