MIRO

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MIRO is a single player action game. It was developed by Lost Saved Data_ and was released on April 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Explore uncountable planets while you seek the truth about your own existence in this narrative driven procedural journey. StoryAwaken in an abandoned building in an unknown location, find your way back to the scientific spacecraft MIRO. Follow an intriguing story about human nature and greed, and discover how you got here. Guided by a fractured AI, it's up to you to solve the mysteries of…

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story9 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Miro offers a beautiful and atmospheric exploration experience with engaging visuals, a captivating story, and a nostalgic lo-fi art style reminiscent of classic games.
The game features satisfying upgrade paths and quality of life improvements, such as auto-walk and auto-run, which enhance the exploration experience and keep players engaged.
Each procedurally generated planet feels unique and fresh, providing a sense of wonder and discovery that keeps players entertained throughout the game's runtime.

Some players feel that the game is a bit short, which may lead to a lack of depth in exploration and story elements, making it feel less substantial.
There are minor bugs present, and some players noted that the storytelling can lean towards excessive exposition rather than showing, which may detract from the overall experience.
While the planets are procedurally generated, some reviewers mentioned that they can feel repetitive, with similar elements appearing across different locations.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a central focus, featuring a well-structured narrative with defined goals that enhance the exploration experience across various planets. While some players appreciate the engaging and atmospheric storytelling, others note issues with repetitive environments and excessive exposition through text. Overall, the story is described as deep and interesting, effectively keeping players engaged throughout their journey.
- “Very special overall, great atmosphere and story.”
- “The way the story was woven in was also very engrossing.”
- “The story is engaging and the atmosphere is beautiful but painfully lonely, melancholic even, like a half-remembered dream from childhood.”
- “I do not want to call it a walking simulation with a story and some tasks tacked on, but that is pretty much what it is.”
- “Main issues I had is each planet felt much like a re-skin of the same elements over and over, with the occasional new element thrown in as the story progressed.”
- “The second issue I had is that it did a lot of telling rather than showing with the story elements; during one of my recording sessions for my YouTube channel, an episode basically got turned into a ton of text reading as the game decided to just lore dump on me.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique and immersive qualities, featuring dreamlike landscapes, captivating colors, and a compelling soundtrack that enhances the feeling of exploration. Players appreciate the rich and varied environments created through procedural generation, which contribute to a sense of freshness and wonder. However, the atmosphere is also noted to evoke feelings of loneliness and melancholy, reminiscent of a nostalgic dream.
- “The oneiric landscapes and colors, together with the nice soundtrack, create an atmosphere that really makes you feel far from Earth.”
- “Beautiful and atmospheric planet exploration game with one of the few good uses of procedural generation I've seen, making gorgeous planets with varied geometry and weather, so that every place feels fresh.”
- “The story is engaging and the atmosphere is beautiful but painfully lonely, melancholic even, like a half-remembered dream from childhood.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating a moody and relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The art style, reminiscent of titles like Proteus, combined with chill music, contributes to a captivating aesthetic that many players find engaging and replayable.
- “The graphics and landscapes made for a very moody and relaxing experience, alongside the tunes!”
- “I really love the art style and music; it really seems like a lot of attention to detail was put into this game.”
- “Aesthetically, it reminds me of Proteus, but the gameplay is much more engaging and replayable.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the dreamy atmosphere, complementing the art style and creating a captivating exploratory experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in both the soundtrack and visuals, noting the chill vibes and lofi graphics that contribute to the overall enjoyment.
- “The oneiric landscapes and colors, together with the nice soundtrack, create an atmosphere that really makes you feel far from Earth.”
- “The art and music really create a wonderful exploratory atmosphere.”
- “I really love the art style and music; it seems like a lot of attention to detail was put into this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game strikes a balance with its grinding mechanics, offering upgrades without excessive time investment while allowing for a leisurely pace.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and balanced, allowing me to enjoy the journey without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “I appreciate how the game incorporates grinding in a way that enhances the experience rather than detracts from it.”
- “The game is not grindy for upgrades, respecting player time, but it also does not feel like a game that rushes you through it.”
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources, which made the experience feel tedious.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly engaging and replayable, featuring a captivating story with significant depth in mechanics. Players appreciate the well-paced unraveling of the mystery and a major plot twist that expands the game world, ensuring sustained interest throughout the experience.
- “Aesthetically, it reminds me of Proteus, but the gameplay is much more engaging and replayable.”
- “The story is interesting, and there seems to be a lot of depth to the game mechanics. At one point, a major twist happens in the story, which greatly expands the micro space station that you visit in between each planetary excursion.”
- “Unraveling the mystery was also fun, with great pacing (I never got bored) and mechanics that kept me engaged right up until the very end.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable, noting its engaging gameplay and aesthetic appeal reminiscent of Proteus. Many believe that, given its price, the game offers exceptional value with near infinite replayability, even after extensive playtime.
- “Aesthetically, it reminds me of Proteus, but the gameplay is much more engaging and replayable.”
- “For the price, this game is definitely worth it, and even though I'm almost 10 hours in on one playthrough, this is something with near infinite replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with many highlighting a heartwarming final message that resonates deeply.
- “And the final message is quite heartwarming.”