The Shaman's Ark
A dark metroidvania where your shaman drum is the only weapon against the Abyss. The music of the ancients becomes your blade, and every battle is a ritual on the edge of death.
ActionRPGAdventure
Released
29 Jul 2025
1 year ago
N/A
VGDB Score
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98%
Very Positive
Overview
Summary
A dark metroidvania where your shaman drum is the only weapon against the Abyss. The music of the ancients becomes your blade, and every battle is a ritual on the edge of death.
Description
About This Game
Game Features
Immerse yourself in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the aesthetics of nomadic Asian cultures. Explore the vast and enigmatic world of the Ark, once again standing on the edge of the Abyss.
Fight in rhythmic battles using the power of the shamanic drum. Let ancient melodies help you crush your enemies!
Defeat gigantic bosses.
Acquire abilities that will unlock new paths.
Meet various characters along your journey, each with their own story and goals.
Seek out and wear bones for your shamanic necklace to gain the powers hidden within.
Discover places of Power to restore and enhance your abilities.
Who are you, Shaman?
Long, long ago, when the old world was engulfed by the Abyss, the Great Shaman saved his people by giving them a new home. It was a world above the Abyss, called the Ark. Many years have passed, generations have changed, and the Great Shaman has become nothing more than a hero of old legends. However, the Abyss has not disappeared. One day, it began seeping into the lands of the Ark, drop by drop. And just when hope was fading, the Shaman returned from the darkness.
The Shaman's Ark is a metroidvania game with an unconventional combat system, numerous characters, quests and an open world for exploration. Dark secrets, captivating adventures, and encounters with the spawns of the Abyss await you!
