Auridia

Auridia is a metroidvania about platforming, secrets and lore. You explore the ruins of an ancient city, using movement abilities to cross obstacles and uncover artifacts left by the Auridians. Combat is almost absent, and the story comes through artifacts rather than cutscenes or exposition; you piece together their meaning as you explore.

Explore the ruins

Auridia has nine interconnected regions, with obstacles you may not yet be equipped to pass. Mark them on your map and return after learning more, or look for another route. The map shows exactly what your character has seen, and you can use it alongside your journal to find the way forward.

Hidden passages are scattered throughout the ruins, with clues for observant explorers. Environmental details, maps and abilities help you find artifacts and other secrets.

Master movement

You unlock six movement abilities, including a grappling hook and the ability to bounce off spikes. Platforming challenges ask you to chain moves together and combine everything you have learned. Stamina is limited, so you need to consider when to use each ability.

More than 50 shrines let you upgrade your stamina. The game takes about 3–6 hours to complete.

Piece together history

The Auridians are long gone, but a historian has entered the ruins. Show him artifacts to answer his questions and learn what happened in the city. A research system builds Auridian history from the artifacts you collect, with more than 30 artifacts each containing a piece of lore about ancient societies, strange gods and the pursuit of the unknown.

What you learn informs your decision about the fate of the once-great city. The game has several endings, based on how much you have learned and what you decide to do with that knowledge.