Metal Mayhem Returns to the Void

Valfaris brings bone-crushing heavy metal action to the PC platform, casting players as Therion, a warrior returning to his corrupted home fortress floating in deep space. The once-paradise citadel now harbors unspeakable darkness, and only brutal weaponry and relentless determination can uncover the truth behind its fall. This is pixel art violence with a symphonic metal soundtrack.

Savage Combat Arsenal and Weapon Mastery

Combat revolves around an expanding collection of devastating weapons that turn enemies into scattered gore. Players collect and upgrade their arsenal throughout the campaign, building toward increasingly powerful tools of destruction. The Full Metal Mode serves as the game's take on New Game Plus, letting players restart with their complete weapon collection to face enhanced enemies and discover the exclusive Destroyer class weapon.

Hand-Crafted Pixel Art Environments

Artist Andrew Gilmour's detailed sprite work brings Valfaris to life through meticulously crafted environments and character designs. Each area of the fortress presents distinct visual themes as players venture deeper into corruption. The pixel art style emphasizes both the grotesque enemy designs and the satisfying visual feedback of combat, creating a cohesive aesthetic that supports the game's heavy metal atmosphere.

Extreme Metal Soundtrack by Celtic Frost Veteran

Former Celtic Frost guitarist Curt Victor Bryant composed and recorded the entire soundtrack, delivering 20 original tracks that match the game's brutal tone. The music drives the action forward while establishing the cosmic horror atmosphere of the doomed fortress. This isn't background music—it's an integral part of the experience that amplifies every moment of combat and exploration.

Boss Battles and Enemy Encounters

Valfaris features challenging boss fights against creatures ranging from weird to grotesquely bizarre. These encounters test players' mastery of their weapon collection and upgrade choices. The Full Metal Mode enhances these battles further, buffing boss encounters for veterans seeking additional challenge after completing the base campaign.

Digital Deluxe Edition Extras

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the complete soundtrack and a digital artbook showcasing Steel Mantis's development process. The artbook contains concept sketches, final artwork, and unused designs from the two-person development team. These extras provide insight into the creative process behind the weapon designs, enemy concepts, and environmental art that defines the game's visual identity.

Legacy of Slain: Back From Hell

Steel Mantis built Valfaris from their experience developing the cult hit Slain: Back From Hell, refining their approach to side-scrolling action games. The development team's focus on tight controls, satisfying combat feedback, and atmospheric world-building carries forward while expanding the scope to include weapon collection and upgrade systems that reward exploration and experimentation.