Fit check
Is Aura of Worlds worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Rogue-lite players who want changing layouts and repeated runs
- Action-platformer fans who enjoy solving obstacles in multiple ways
- Players who prefer experimenting with weapons, abilities, and environmental objects
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a low-pressure platformer may find the frequent deaths and hazardous environments demanding
- Players who prefer a fixed, predictable campaign may not enjoy procedurally changing labyrinths
- Players looking primarily for competitive multiplayer combat will find a run-based solo-style adventure instead
Our take on Aura of Worlds
The game trades predictability for variety: shifting labyrinths and multiple solutions create changing runs, but players who prefer carefully memorized layouts may find the procedural structure less consistent.
What is Aura of Worlds?
Aura of Worlds combines platforming, combat, and tactical problem-solving across procedurally generated labyrinths.
Players traverse hazardous worlds by grappling, dashing, fighting, charming enemies, manipulating time, and turning environmental objects to different uses. Runs feature shifting layouts, changing hazards, traps, secrets, enemies, and bosses, with 12+ level themes across 6 primary world types. Multiple approaches can solve individual challenges, such as using melee weapons, ranged attacks, shields, boomerangs, cloaking, or environmental tactics. Death is frequent, while artifacts, perks, starting equipment, and shortcuts provide progression between runs. The game includes more than 100 enemies and traps, along with pixel-art visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack.
How Aura of Worlds plays
- 01Procedural Labyrinths
- Runs use changing layouts, hazards, traps, enemies, and secrets across 12+ themes and 6 primary world types.
- 02Flexible Problem Solving
- Objects and abilities can serve different purposes, including crossing gaps, breaking barriers, slowing time, and turning foes against one another.
- 03Varied Combat Options
- The arsenal supports close attacks, ranged precision, enemy control, time manipulation, and cloaking.
- 04Run Progression
- Artifacts, perks, new starting equipment, and shortcuts expand available options across successive attempts.
- 05Enemy And Trap Variety
- More than 100 enemies and hazards challenge both reflexes and lateral thinking.
Aura of Worlds compared to similar games
Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a chaotic metroidvania, while Aura of Worlds focuses on procedurally changing labyrinths, environmental problem-solving, and multiple approaches to each challenge. Aura of Worlds also emphasizes varied tools and unlockable run options, whereas Sundered is presented as a metroidvania with its updates gathered into one edition.
Aura of Worlds: platforms & release
Is Aura of Worlds worth it?
It is worth it if: rogue-lite players who want changing layouts and repeated runs. Skip it if: players seeking a low-pressure platformer may find the frequent deaths and hazardous environments demanding.
Where can I download Aura of Worlds?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Aura of Worlds's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Aura of Worlds on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
