Overview
Life on Earth is a distant memory, shattered by the destructive actions of two superintelligences. In Augment Anthem, you step into the role of the Anthem's final creation: a synthetic warrior tasked with reclaiming a lost world. This 2D sci-fi Metroidvania experience from Project Ego emphasizes exploration, challenging combat, and a deep ability-driven progression system. Players will combine four distinct Augment types to fundamentally alter their combat capabilities, movement options, and traversal methods across a sprawling, interconnected world.
Highlights
- Explore a Ruined World: Journey through diverse, interconnected environments, from desolate metro tunnels and war-torn ruins to submerged depths and corrupted machine nests, uncovering upgrades, secrets, and lost data.
- Ability-Driven Progression: Unlock new paths and overcome obstacles by acquiring and combining four unique Augment types, which reshape combat, movement, and exploration.
- Dynamic Combat and Traversal: Utilize abilities like the Tether for teleportation to anchor points and deploy Teleport Beacons for instant warping, adding strategic depth to both combat and navigation.
Who It's For
Augment Anthem is designed for players who enjoy the intricate level design and exploration of Metroidvania titles, coupled with engaging 2D action combat. Fans of atmospheric science fiction settings and games that reward player discovery through ability-based progression will find a lot to love here.
Game Info
Developed and published by Project Ego, Augment Anthem offers a single-player experience with full controller support and Steam Achievements. The game features customizable volume controls and is available in English. Its release date was May 15, 2026.
