Lunarium

About Lunarium

Lunarium is a single player hack and slash game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 月相仪Lunarium and was released on July 28, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

On the brink of collapse in the world of Lunarium, two girls—Ave and Lune step forward. To save their dying homeland, they embark on a perilous journey into the unknown. Across multiple worlds, they must overcome countless trials while piecing together the ancient secrets of this realm—and ultimately uncover the truth hidden within themselves. Play as Ave, a light-armored knight, and journey along…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story19 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Beautiful, hand-drawn art style and immersive atmosphere with a fitting, well-composed soundtrack.
Engaging, parry-focused combat system that is satisfying and offers meaningful build variety through cloaks and embroidery customization.
Compelling characters and story with natural relationship development, complemented by well-crafted level design and challenging, unique boss fights.

Some technical issues at launch including bugs, crashes, and input unresponsiveness; developers are actively patching but some issues remain.
Combat can feel somewhat clunky or sluggish, especially dodge mechanics and parry timing which may frustrate some players.
Story pacing and content feel limited in scope with an abrupt ending and some dialogue is overly long; lack of voice acting reduces immersion.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions
The story of Lunarium is praised for its heartfelt, well-written character development and engaging coming-of-age themes set against a backdrop of mystery and existential philosophy. While not a masterpiece, it offers a compelling, immersive narrative with strong dialogue and meaningful lore, though some players found its scope limited and quest guidance occasionally unclear. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable and a strong highlight, especially for those who appreciate thoughtful, story-driven RPGs.
- “A very wholesome coming-of-age story of a young knight and starfarer's journey to save their home.”
- “Lunarium tells the story of Ave and Lune, a mortal and starfarer who journey to save the land of Firleaves, revealing along the way the nature of the titular 'Lunarium' and the truth of the Nihilus that threatens their world. Their bond develops naturally throughout the story with a heartfelt sincerity that compels the player to see the journey to its end.”
- “The story of Lunarium and the depth of the varied characters complement the somber and ethereal tone very well and give room for the player to reflect on the meaning behind life and mortality.”
- “Only con is the quest journal isn't really helpful, the journal is more like a summary of your journey, so there will be some moments where you won't know what to do next.”
- “The focus shifts more heavily toward story, sending the player back through previously explored areas without map markers directing the way.”
- “Several side quests also revisit old areas filled with enemies you've long since outgrown just to reach newly added bosses, which made these sections feel more like cleanup than meaningful content.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 8% negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth, satisfying combat with responsive controls, including solid parry and dodge mechanics, though some find certain movements slightly sluggish. It offers challenging but enjoyable Souls-like mechanics with a well-built skill tree, diverse build options, and unique boss fights that emphasize pattern recognition and strategic counters. Despite occasional bugs and jankiness, the gameplay is considered competent, fun, and well-integrated with the game's art and lore.
- “Straight to the action with no lengthy intro, learn-as-you-go gameplay.”
- “A beautiful action RPG souls-like with extensive and deep lore, tied to smooth gameplay with amazing skills and abilities that change your playstyle.”
- “Enemies often have mechanics that encourage specific counters rather than simply hacking away; bosses introduce unique mechanics without being overwhelming.”
- “There are other games like Hades or similar games that have better mechanics and gameplay-driven.”
- “Got so excited with the art style but the gameplay is meh!”
- “Some of the movement mechanic/combat mechanic is slow, but the boss design is interesting.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82% positive mentions, 9% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn, watercolor-inspired art style that creates a beautiful, whimsical, and immersive atmosphere. Visuals are consistently described as gorgeous, ethereal, and well-designed, complementing the gameplay and narrative effectively. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that greatly enhances the player's experience.
- “The visuals are wonderful throughout, featuring a lovely watercolor aesthetic with bright tones and soft lighting, all while maintaining a good level of distinction between areas and a clarity of characters and enemies.”
- “The pacing and difficulty at start are rather low, then spike up pretty quickly while staying manageable, the map is varied and detailed, with a lot of secret rooms and items to find along the way, and I found the art, the cell shading-like graphics and music (even if the main theme gets rather repetitive) gorgeous.”
- “The art style is beautiful and gives the game so much personality.”
- “The world feels graphically inspired by Hades but more whimsical in nature.”
- “The pacing and difficulty at start are rather low, then spike up pretty quickly while staying manageable, the map is varied and detailed, with a lot of secret rooms and items to find along the way, and I found the art, the cel-shading-like graphics and music (even if the main theme gets rather repetitive) gorgeous.”
- “Got so excited with the art style but the gameplay is meh!”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions
The game's music is widely praised for its beautiful, well-composed soundtrack that complements the art style and atmosphere, often drawing comparisons to titles like Ender Lilies and Hollow Knight. While some find the music repetitive or less impressive, most agree it enhances exploration and boss encounters, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyable experience.
- “The OST and music are awesome and very nicely composed; much love and time was put into making them, definitely giving you enjoyable gaming sessions for the hours you will put in.”
- “Beautiful hand-drawn art and OST carry this for me.”
- “The music is really good especially in the later areas of the game.”
- “The pacing and difficulty at start are rather low, then spike up pretty quickly while staying manageable, the map is varied and detailed, with a lot of secret rooms and items to find along the way, and I found the art, the cell shading-like graphics and music (even if the main theme gets rather repetitive) gorgeous.”
- “Music is alright if not perhaps a little repetitive.”
- “The art, design and animation speaks for itself and though there aren't that many tracks in the OST every single one is a fitting banger.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its beautiful art style, relaxing and wistful music, and enjoyable exploration, creating a compelling and immersive experience reminiscent of titles like Ender Lilies and Nier. While the visuals and ambiance are highlights, some players feel the gameplay can detract from fully appreciating the atmosphere. Overall, the atmosphere successfully complements the game's souls-like action-RPG elements.
- “The art style and environments are beautiful, and the music is pretty good too; exploration was fun and the game had an enjoyable atmosphere throughout.”
- “Lunarium is an action-RPG permeating with a wistful atmosphere that delicately embraces the best aspects of the souls-like genre while forgoing much of what can make them frustrating.”
- “Art style, atmosphere, and music are all on point.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game delivers a heartfelt and sincere coming-of-age story, effectively portraying the deepening bond between characters. Despite some gameplay imperfections, its emotional depth and genuine storytelling strongly engage players throughout the journey.
- “A very wholesome coming-of-age story of a young knight and starfarer's journey to save their home.”
- “Their bond develops naturally throughout the story with a heartfelt sincerity that compels the player to see the journey to its end.”
- “Lunarium is a special game with 15% jank, 60% perfectly passable isometric combat, and 25% brilliant heartfelt excellence.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The game generally runs well due to post-release optimization efforts, but some users report occasional audio stuttering during boss fights and minor issues like typos and repeated dialogue. Overall, performance is solid with hopes for further patches to smooth out remaining glitches.
- “The game runs incredibly well, likely due to the developer's dedicated post-release work addressing bugs and optimization issues.”
- “Optimization efforts by the developers have ensured smooth performance even with the game's rich visuals and mechanics.”
- “Thanks to ongoing optimization and bug fixes post-launch, the game delivers a seamless and enjoyable experience.”
- “Mostly some audio stuttering during a few boss fights, some typos in the dialog, and one instance of dialog repeating itself for some reason.”
- “Hoping for a few patches to address performance (lots of stuttering on Legion Go).”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor is generally clever and engaging, with many funny and moving lines, though occasional localization glitches cause dialogue repetition or misassignment that can disrupt the flow.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game experienced some localization glitches, such as repeated or misplaced dialogue lines and incorrect speaker assignments, but these issues did not significantly hinder the overall story experience.