Lia: Hacking Destiny

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Lia: Hacking Destiny is a single player role playing shooter game. It was developed by Orube Game Studio and was released on November 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In a post-apocalyptic world dominated by machines, you fight to survive against relentless robotic patrols. Customize your combat style with a vast arsenal of weapons and power-ups to take down unique enemies and challenging bosses. Become humanity’s last hope by hacking, raiding, and dismantling the robotic oppressors.

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music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features polished gameplay with fluid movement and satisfying combat mechanics, making each run enjoyable and engaging.
It has a vibrant art style and a catchy synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, adding charm and personality to the game.
The roguelite progression system is rewarding, allowing players to unlock upgrades and improvements that make each run feel meaningful and purposeful.

Some players have reported issues with weapon balance, noting that certain weapons can make the game trivial and reduce the challenge.
The game can feel cumbersome at times, with longer runs that may require grinding to progress, especially as enemies become more resilient in later areas.
There are minor bugs, such as incorrect translations in the shop and a time tracking issue on the Steam Deck, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay in "lia: hacking destiny" is characterized by its kinetic and dynamic mechanics, which blend speed, precision, and strategic thinking, particularly through its unique security and alert system that enhances tension and encourages thoughtful movement. Players enjoy the satisfaction of customizing their character builds and the engaging boss encounters that test their skills, making each run feel rewarding and addictive. Overall, the game successfully combines action with light puzzle elements, delivering a compelling and enjoyable experience.
- “At the heart of 'Lia: Hacking Destiny' lies its kinetic gameplay, which emphasizes speed, precision, and adaptability.”
- “It offers fast, satisfying gameplay, avoids burdening you with unnecessary mechanics, and makes each run feel rewarding, encouraging that familiar 'just one more run before bed' feeling.”
- “One of the game’s more distinctive mechanics is its security and alert system, which adds an extra layer of tension to each facility.”
- “This mechanic prevents levels from becoming simple combat gauntlets and encourages players to think strategically about how they move through each area, blending action with light puzzle elements in a way that feels natural rather than intrusive.”
- “Boss encounters in particular stand out, offering memorable set pieces that test mastery of movement and combat mechanics.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a captivating blend of lightheartedness and deeper themes, set against a backdrop of a robot-ruled world where humans face off against AI. It unfolds gradually through engaging encounters and environmental storytelling, complemented by a vibrant synthwave soundtrack. This combination of humor and nostalgia, along with well-crafted gameplay, makes the narrative both accessible for newcomers and satisfying for seasoned players.
- “Not to mention the great story behind it: humans vs AI, which at the same time, at least for me, gave a great sense of nostalgia while playing.”
- “The story unfolds gradually through brief encounters, environmental cues, and small narrative beats, never overstaying its welcome.”
- “What makes the storytelling stand out is its willingness to inject levity into the setting, whether through quirky objectives, lighthearted dialogue, or unexpected moments that contrast with the grim implications of a robot-ruled world.”
- “The combination of fast action, steady progression, and lighthearted storytelling makes it approachable for newcomers while still offering enough challenge and depth to satisfy experienced players.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its energetic synthwave soundtrack, which complements the fast-paced gameplay and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack and sound effects effectively support the action, creating a groovy atmosphere that allows players to immerse themselves in the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Cave Story but with a bangin' synthwave soundtrack and a fun selection of roguelike elements and weapons!”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects reinforce the game’s energetic pace, underscoring combat with driving rhythms and enhancing the sense of momentum without overwhelming the player.”
- “This game has a pretty awesome flow, music is groovy and you soon lose yourself in the action platforming sequences according to your own rhythm.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game features a vast array of unlocks in the hub area, the necessity of grinding for direct stat upgrades—such as health and damage—can be disappointing. Many feel that extensive grinding is essential to progress, similar to experiences in other games like Dwarf Journey.
- “There are an incredible amount of unlocks in the hub area, but I am somewhat disappointed to see that some of them are direct stat upgrades, such as health, damage, speed, and critical hits. Just like in Dwarf Journey, there is absolutely no way you can beat this game without doing a lot of grinding.”
- “The grinding in this game feels excessive and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be a major drawback, as they detract from the fun and excitement of the gameplay.”
humor
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The game effectively blends high-stakes resistance with playful charm, using humor to lighten its post-apocalyptic setting and maintain an engaging tone. Interactive elements, such as humorous hacking challenges, add a clever risk-reward dynamic that enhances the overall experience without feeling bleak.
- “From the outset, the game establishes a tone that mixes high-stakes resistance with playful charm, balancing its post-apocalyptic premise with humor, color, and an almost breezy sense of momentum that keeps the experience from ever feeling bleak or oppressive.”
- “The option to interact with terminals and complete small, often humorous hacking challenges to reduce threat levels introduces a clever risk-reward dynamic.”
replayability
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Players find the game's replayability engaging and rewarding, particularly appreciating its fluid movement and charm. However, some reviewers suggest that a larger weapon pool could enhance the replay value further.
- “For fans of 2D action games who value fluid movement, replayability, and charm, Lia’s fight against a mechanized future is both engaging and rewarding from start to finish.”
- “My only minor gripe is that the weapon pool could’ve been larger for more replayability.”
graphics
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The graphics have received high praise for their incredible quality, with many highlighting the impressive pixel art that showcases the developers' expertise. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a standout feature of the game.
- “Incredible graphics, interesting story, perfect soundtrack... they deserve all the praise!”
- “The pixel graphics are amazing, but that's expected from these developers' pedigree.”

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Lia: Hacking Destiny is a role playing shooter game.

Lia: Hacking Destiny is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

Lia: Hacking Destiny was released on November 13, 2025.

Lia: Hacking Destiny was developed by Orube Game Studio.

Lia: Hacking Destiny has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Lia: Hacking Destiny is a single player game.

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