You may have played Axiom Verge, or heard it referenced as a benchmark for indie “metroidvania” adventures. Axiom Verge 2 is part of the same story as Axiom Verge 1 but is a completely new game: new characters, new powers, new enemies, and a new world. You can play it before or after the original. Summary: IGDB
Mind Score
NourishingAge · PEGI 12
Respect
92
Nourish
68
Stimulation
moderate
Has an endingStop anytime
What it exercises
Exploration and curiosity
- Steam tag “Metroidvania” (53 votes)
- IGDB keyword “metroidvania”
- From a player review
Problem solving
- IGDB keyword “metroidvania”
Story and reading
- Steam tag “Story Rich” (16 votes)
Motor skills and rhythm
- Steam tag “Platformer” (46 votes)
Medium confidence · 28 Sept 2026 · Rules-based estimate from the Steam store, player reviews and PEGI/ESRB descriptors. Not a substitute for the official rating or your own judgement. Tap a label to see the evidence.