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Evergate
Developer Stone Lantern Games
Evergate is a haunting 2D puzzle-platformer set in a stunning hand-drawn vision of the Afterlife with an original score recorded by a live orchestra. Navigate 85 challenging stages and unleash the extraordinary powers of the genre-defining 'Soulflame' to help a lost soul reincarnate on earth! From the Steam store page
114 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 25, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
95
LovedLoved
100 positive · 5 negative
95% range 89–98%
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| Steam reviews | 100 | 5 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
9 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
192 of 205 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 114 · most liked firstTarget Audience: Puzzle Fans Summary: Evergate is sadly going to be a game that is going to be overlooked by a majority of people. It gives off the impression that it's similar to Ori and the Blind Forest from a visual standpoint, and it's a small indie platformer that may not have that extra oompf that forces you to look at it. Yet, if you actually dig into a game, you'll find a fresh take on the platforming puzzle genre that forces you to keep on thinking creatively, while still…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful looking game with an art style reminiscent of Ori and a great soundtrack, but wildly different gameplay. Here you’ll find a precision trial and error puzzle platformer. The game is split into different worlds each made of a collection of levels. The main goal is to get to the end using the special jumping mechanic wherein you slow down time and jump off of some part of the level onto another. The game requires extreme precision. Most of the platforming will require a restart of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It looks as if Ori and Dandara had a love child, but with its own unique twists. This is a wonderful puzzle platformer. It's tough, but incredibly satisfying when everything lines up correctly. I actually think it feels a lot like Celeste in its gameplay, in that it has very intuitive abilities, and you'll die again and again, but that makes victory feel all the sweeter. It's smooth, intuitive, and getting all the extra rewards for every level is utterly mindbending from the start. Don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"It's a well-made puzzle-platformer with gorgeous design and an astonishing soundtrack! ヽ(=´▽`=)ﾉ" Intro Evergate. This game is a puzzle platformer developed by Stone Lantern Games and published by PQube. Introduced at the Nintendo Indie Game Showcase, it was enough to grab the attention of the crowd. Perhaps for users who did not know Evergate until now, it may be a hidden gem-like game. Really? Let's take a look at it with Nyanco-chan! (ฅ'ω'ฅ) Game…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game can be recommended only to those, who enjoy precision platforming... but if you do then oh man! what a game it is!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TL;DR: Evergate is a well polished Platformer-Puzzle game with speedrunning elements. Longer: Evergate is a traditional side-scrolling platformer in the way of games like DCK2, where instead of a team-up mechanic you have the ability to fire your "soul-flame" through a crystal and gain its effects. There are 10 total chapters + epilogue, and bonus levels. The story is well-woven into the game, as is the music, atmosphere and worldbuilding. Every book builds on the main premise of the game,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just overall aggravating mechanics, imho. No checkpoints means running through the same level over and over again, until you've timed it right and/or figured out what to do in what exact order. It's not Super Meatboy, the joy does not come from repeating a level over and over again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Follow our curator for similar games https://store.steampowered.com/curator/35180752-3-point-play/ Puzzle platformer + mechanics + artifacts = Artistically mesmerizing visually and audibly. Solve 85 levels in the afterlife. Infuse/break gems and unlock abilities. A must have for puzzle gamers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't let my short play time fool you, I put over 9 hours into the Switch version before Evergate came to Steam, and just wanted to quickly fire through and unlock everything again. Expected a lovely little game, with nice graphics and music. Got an extremely well designed puzzle-platformer, with some of the tightest gameplay I've seen in a long time. Rewards both relaxed and hardcore play, with all the unlocks building up to a creative toolset for speedrunning by the time you've cleared all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is great. Ive been following it sense the days of the kickstarter, its been lots of fun seeing the game grow and develop into what It is today. Gameplay The game play is quite simple to understand, you shoot your soulflame at a crystal in order to use the crystals ability to solve puzzles. The puzzles have good diffucuty scaling with the early levels being more like a tutorial. Once you figure out one of the later levels or puzzles it just feels so satisfying to do it and maybe even…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my favorite games of all time is Spiritfarer. Gwen's story, and especially its end, WRECKED me, and she was the first one I took to the Evergate. I was NOT ready for what that game was.
unlabelledView post →One of the best games I've played in a while. It's sad to see that it don't get much attention. If you're reading this review and still unsure whether to give it a try or not, just do. You won't regret
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lovely little game. 6 hours to 100%, and every minute of it a joy. New, fun mechanics that change quick enough to not get boring. Great graphics, gorgeous music, sweet story.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Evergate combines precise platforming with clever puzzle mechanics centered around its Soulflame ability. Levels gradually introduce new ideas, keeping the gameplay fresh without becoming overwhelming. The beautiful visuals and emotional soundtrack create a relaxing atmosphere even during more challenging sections. A polished indie puzzle-platformer that's both thoughtful and rewarding.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do you like platformers? Buy Evergate. It is as simple as that. You can't find a better platformer at any price by any developer. The level design is ingenious, the controls are tight, the music is lovely, and more than anything, it's really fun to play! I can't remember the last time a game gripped me like this. I just couldn't put it down. Every new chapter in the game (there are 10) adds new mechanics and totally changes the way you navigate the levels. The final bits of the game are a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An absolutely beautiful and amazing 2D Puzzle-Platformer that I highly recommend and will now explain why I think that way. The Music in this game is gorgeous, it just hits you emotionally at all the right moments throughout the game and its sweet story. Complimented by the games vibrant art style even before we start talking about the gameplay it really is a great experience. The gameplay is the main reason I enjoy any game and Evergate absolutely delivers. Whether you are a casual player…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: Evergate is a puzzle platformer with a polished gameplay, unique artstyle, an amazing soundtrack and a cute story. It follow Ki and her journey through the afterlife as trouble stirs. If you enjoy speedrunning you'll love this game. If you don't, there still is plenty to enjoy. Length: My first playthrough of the game took about 6 hours. Each level has 3 challenges to it. First is using all of the available tools. Second is reaching 3 specific areas on each level. This is finishing the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ugh, such a stunning game that I want to succeed but I just can't say I've enjoyed the little I saw. Visually it's Ori meets Hollow Knight, so you know it's gorgeous. But the gameplay is a bit too boring for me. I'm a big fan of puzzle games, but lining up the jumps to crystals in a certain angle is just not interesting enough for me. I do think you should give it a shot and judge for yourself, it's cheap enough and clearly has a ton of work and effort put into it, and you can always refund…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It easily matches some of the greats like Ori and Hollow Knight
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic puzzle platforming game controls are very responsive so none of this small delay and missing your platform like with some games. I love the unique element of been able to place your platforms the art and music is fantastic and just all round a really enjoyable game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game doesn't have many reviews, so I thought I'd leave one. Evergate is a lite puzzle platformer (the puzzles are far from mind-bending) with some Ori vibes. However, the similarities to Ori are mostly in the graphical style and presentation, which are both great. The soundtrack is pleasing to listen to as well. It is definitely a fun game, and you're looking at at least 10hrs of quality fun if you decide to go for some of the challenges offered by the achievement set. The achievements…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like many of you I collect stand-out indie games despite an eternal backlog. The art and puzzle-platforming of Evergate caught my eye a couple years back, and now finally playing it, it's everything I hoped for. The art's lovely and blends into responsive, thoughtful gameplay, as the other reviews say. It has several chapters and several levels per chapter, plus bonus challenge levels, each with three tiers of challenge -- clearing, getting bonus coins, and then meeting a speed-run goal. Just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Evergate was recommended to me as the newest indie platformer for people who enjoy games like Celeste and Hollow Knight. :-) I really liked it and can definitely recommend it. The goal of the game is basically to connect a number of level "items" in the correct order and way to reach the goal. The "items" you activate with your beam will give your character varying abilities (e.g. they launch you up or give you a double jump) and the underlying mechanics are all interesting and feel satisfying…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →very fun and unique puzzle platformer would say you if you like Celeste and Ori like i do you may enjoy this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm pretty new to this game, i got it today and only got past the first lebel (book) and well, this game is genuine fun to play. it challenges yourself to keep performing better, and it keeps pushing you in a fun way to push past your limits and achieve things you couldn't think of. it's fun, engaging, very beautiful art and sound and an overall fun experience to play, can't wait to play more of it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Came from the switch version! Evergate is a heartwarming puzzle platformer. the Soulflame mechanic is super unique and fun to use! The story is both heartwarming and heartwrenching! the music is beautiful, and the artwork is gorgeous. With such a spectacular start with Evergate, i can see StoneLantern going far in the gaming industry, and after playing Everagate, you bet im gonna be with 'em every step of the way! If you enjoy puzzle platformers, a good story, and games that immerse you into…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really cute and engaging puzzle platformer. The controls are tight, the mechanics are decently varied and it also has a simple but emotional story. Special shoutouts to the chill af music.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Evergate is a gorgeous puzzle platformer with some of the most unique and interesting mechanics I've seen in years. The puzzles offer a balanced challenge in terms of both problem-solving and mechanical execution, and mastering the controls to fly through the levels feels incredibly satisfying. The fantastic level design also gives the player a lot of freedom to come up with unique and creative solutions to the puzzles, rewarding players who enjoy thinking outside the box. The settings menu…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so good I bought it twice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 214) Evergate by Stone Lantern Games A puzzle platformer game that revolves around a soul trying to reincarnate with the power of the "Soulflame." The environments are beyond gorgeous in a beautiful hand drawn style, and the music is hauntingly orchestral.
unlabelledView post →Evergate, developed by Stone Lantern Games and published by PQube, is a beautifully melancholic puzzle-platformer that blends spiritual storytelling with precise, skill-based gameplay. Set in a dreamlike vision of the afterlife, the player takes on the role of Ki, a small soul traversing through ethereal worlds to rediscover memories of her past life and earn the right to reincarnate. What begins as a simple journey of light and movement gradually unfolds into a deeply emotional tale, carried…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Evergate is a handheld (Nintendo Switch)/console game that's also been put on Steam as a bit of an afterthought, as it's very much designed for the handheld/console gaming audience. It's a mediocre 2D retro platformer, one of many thousands of 2D retro platformers infesting Steam. This is probably one of the better ones, but there's no prizes for being the tallest midget. This one has you control some "soulflame" thing to do puzzle platforming to try get someone reincarnated or something...…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10 an adorable game with one of the sweetest and loveliest stories i have ever seen. the platforming is unique and there are so many ways to beat each level - especially when incorporating the artifacts. the side challenges and the bonus levels are also extremely fun! would definitely recommend to give this game a try.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As other reviewers have noted, Evergate is a beautiful, finely-tuned platformer with deep and unique mechanics. But I want to call out a particular aspect of the game that I find especially impressive: more than almost any other game I've played, it makes room for players of a wide range of skill levels. The levels in Evergate can be completed just by getting to the exit, which ranges from fairly easy to moderately difficult, depending on the level. Each level also has three optional goals,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →been following this game since 2019 when i saw it at PAX East, drawn in by the elegant visuals. i'm not the biggest fan of platformers, but this game had a certain magnetism about it that i couldn't ignore. now that the game is released, i was very pleased with my experience. fortunately, Evergate is not just a "pretty face" - it's a damn good puzzle platformer too. it's clever and well paced - just as soon as you get the hang of one mechanic, they introduce a new one, and it feels rewarding…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun puzzle platformer. Lots of replay value to try and beat levels as fast as possible.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very clever, new, fresh, exciting, lightning flash supercharged fast paced speedrun puzzle platformer! Highly recommend! BUY THIS GAME! <3 <3 <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unique gameplay, a very fun cute little puzzle platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy to pick up and play, but gets quickly hard early on. Charming gameplay and a cute little character really kept me playing this game. Takes practice to get all the moves down. Great platformer! https://youtu.be/ncLYGKY1Q5c
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game, more people need to play it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Precision puzzle-platformer lovechild of Ori & Celeste.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a challanging game, accompanied by a calm atmosphere and nice sountracks; touching story, and most importantly, a cute protagonist!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful art, music, and story
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is awesome :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is a perfect reason of why I wish there was an option with a thumb sideways icon and the word "meh" next to it. I am giving the game a yes because overall it seems to be a fine game. There are no major bugs at least not that I encountered and the graphics and sound are great for the style of the game. The game play is what I just can't get behind as it just feels to "mobile" to me. I don't know why I was expecting something more Hollow Knight / Ori but in a single screen stage by…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The music and environments are SPECTACULAR, I cannot get over how well this small team did on this. I met some of the devs at PAX 2 or 3 years ago and knew this would be a gem and have had it on my wish list ever since. I'm awful at jumping puzzles, but they make it so easy to restart the levels repeatedly and instantly, and if you are a speed runner this is going to be your jam!! I spent a ton of time on it in beta, and can already see the live version delivering on everything and more. This…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There's something about ethereal gameplay and orchestral music that gets me every time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsL_MIVHWyU If you want to see some Evergate gameplay for yourself, watch my first impressions gameplay above. Evergate is a puzzle platformer that's kind to newbies and rewards good players with a satisfying gameplay experience. Each stage is fairly straightforward, but if you're going for 100% there's enough uncertainty and enough precision required to take a few goes.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Video Review: https://youtu.be/_5eyW6dax5M Curator Page: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Indie_Direct/curation Evergate a 2d puzzle game set in a wonderful hand drawn vision of the afterlife, where you play as Ki who wakes up and is greeted by the grounds keeper, who helps you wield and use your soulflame (your main mechanic in the game) and tells KI, if she is to return to earth she must go through the Evergate, But it seems the gate has more in store for her when it presents a memory…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So, I found this game because the silksong crowd was memeing about how it wasn't silksong during the nintendo indie thing, thought it looked cool though so I shoved in my wishlist and waited. Now that I've at least finished one world, I can confidently say, this game is super satisfying to play. Especially when you can chain multiple boosts together. Update since I'm a bit further. each new area have have their own newthingies to mess around with and it just gets better. the flow in the level…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an excellent puzzle platformer, rewarding both careful planning and skillful play. The puzzles and mechanics are really well designed, with the different crystals offering a really solid variety of challenges for the different worlds/levels. The straightforward path is often discovered after a bit of experimentation or thinking, but often levels with have surprising shortcuts or tricks to the layout you can abuse to blaze through an otherwise tough room. Besides the gameplay, the art…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been playing this game since the beta and I can say with absolute confidence that it is a fantastic platformer with many interesting mechanics and a very charming art style. It sits in a nice middle ground between an "all ages" platformer and a pull-your-hair-out platformer.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →oh wow it's out ! it's been so so long since i Played the closed beta, and this is quite a fun idea. it's a trickly puzzle platformer, with a neat control gimmick ( mouse and keyboard work best, but controller is now doable ) I'll leave this as brief first impressions, gonna dive into it more and I'll add ot the review later on. CBT was a blast, game is gorgeous, runs amazingly, and is a fun challenge. recommended based on my short time - and I'll add ot review later
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →yea it's pretty fun I guess
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really weird and unpleasant gameplay. Keep it simple stupid.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun, challenging
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wonderful story, great gameplay, amazing music!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Truly an amazing game, would recommend to anyone who enjoys 2D indie puzzle platformers, genuinely cried at the story too, overall incredibly well made. Shoutouts to the devs helping me troubleshoot my issues launching the game too <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute and solid platformer with puzzles. Can recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hidden gem of a puzzle platformer, really enjoyed it! Takes a little while to get used to the mechanics but once you do it feels very natural (i was using gamepad) Puzzles keep evolving and each section has its own unique take on the mechanics. Story was not for me, but it never got in the way of enjoying the game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game, as everyone mentioned, similar to Celeste, so if you like Celeste you 99% would enjoy it. Few myth busted from negative reviews: - It's shorter that Celeste. Right, but you still need about 10 hours to complete. It's like getting through A-sides without berries, same, I think. - Need to be very precise on controls. Wrong. There more space for error, it's 'precise platformer', but you have wider margin, I'd say then Celeste. - Restarts are annoying. Wrong. No room takes more than 30…
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