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Alstan

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51%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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About Alstan

Alstan is a single player open world platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Mirage Company and was released on March 2, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Alstan is a 3rd-person action-adventure game set in the merciless deserts of Idnan, inspired by Amazigh and Tuareg cultures.You play as Alstan, a warrior cursed by the Mark of the Desert, a power that allows him to control sand but slowly turns him into one of the very Djinns he hunts.

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80%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Unique desert setting inspired by Amazigh and Tuareg cultures with strong visual design and atmosphere.
  • Engaging combat system with supernatural sand-based abilities that integrate well with movement and positioning.
  • Smooth traversal mechanics such as climbing and sliding that encourage exploration of a reasonably sized semi-open world.
  • The game is very short and serves primarily as a vertical slice or demo rather than a full experience.
  • Presence of bugs and rough edges, including limited settings and some lack of polish.
  • Limited game features such as progression, enemy variety, and language options leading to an unfinished feel.

  • gameplay

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay seamlessly integrates supernatural powers and environment-based traversal, creating a unique and immersive experience that supports the narrative. Movement mechanics like climbing and sliding feel smooth and natural, enhancing both combat and exploration. Overall, the gameplay demonstrates creativity and promising potential beyond its brief playtime.

    • “This transformation provides the most interesting connection between the narrative and gameplay.”
    • “Alstan can climb surfaces and slide across the sand, creating traversal that feels appropriate for the environment rather than merely copying standard walking and jumping mechanics.”
    • “The movement mechanics help a lot with that too; climbing and sliding feel really smooth and natural to pick up.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story of Alstan centers on a young nomadic warrior seeking revenge after his sister's death, blending desert exploration with supernatural elements. It integrates environmental storytelling and fantasy mythology to enrich the narrative, making exploration both meaningful and rewarding. Overall, the story complements the game's focused action-adventure experience through its themes of loss, corruption, and discovery.

    • “Alstan is a compact third-person action-adventure that builds its identity around desert exploration, supernatural powers, and a revenge story shaped by loss and corruption.”
    • “The story follows Alstan, a young nomadic warrior whose life changes when his sister dies after being afflicted by the mysterious mark of the desert.”
    • “These discoveries give exploration practical and narrative rewards, helping the environment function as part of the storytelling rather than simply as scenery connecting combat encounters.”

  • stability

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game shows potential with an interesting concept but suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs and glitches. The limited settings and lack of clear structure further impact the overall experience. Ongoing development is needed to improve its stability.

    • “The game trailer tries to portray itself as an epic adventure, but it's a buggy Devil May Cry.”
    • “This game is interesting and has a cool concept, but it's extremely buggy, settings are very limited, and there is no structure or real pathway to go anywhere.”
    • “There's a lot of glitches but I really hope you keep working on this game.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is effectively conveyed through strong artistic direction and visual design, which suits the game's smaller scale. However, it shows signs of inexperience with some stiff animations and a few bugs that slightly detract from immersion.

    • “The artistic direction also suits a smaller production because strong visual design can communicate atmosphere and personality without depending upon photorealistic detail.”
    • “It captures a similar atmosphere, though it also shows signs of being a first project: some stiffness in movement and a few noticeable bugs.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics offer a visually appealing aesthetic that complements its mechanics and boss designs, requiring a moderately powerful PC with at least an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 and a GTX 1060 6GB or RX 580 for optimal performance.

  • character development

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features impressive character design, particularly for the protagonist, though the overall character development feels limited due to the game's short length.

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features no microtransactions or hidden paywalls, and it does not offer any option for financial support.

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Play Times

1h Median play time
1h Average play time
1-1h Spent by most gamers
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Alstan is a open world platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. Common tags for Alstan include free to play, 3D, exploration, stylized, atmospheric and others.

Alstan is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Alstan.

Alstan was released on March 2, 2026.

Alstan was developed by Mirage Company.

Alstan has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alstan for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Alstan is a single player game.

Similar games include Metamorphos, Summon of Asmodeus, Layer Hunt, Hero of Fate:Prologue, Winds Of Arcana: Ruination and others.