Publisher and developer have launched THE GOOD OLD DAYS on Steam, bringing a nostalgic Metroidvania adventure to players who grew up on 16-bit-era classics. The game is available now for $19.99, with the release going live on October 22 at 8:00 AM PST. A free demo is also up on the store for anyone who wants to try before buying.
Set in the quiet town of Arostia in the year 19XX, you play as Sean, a young protagonist driven to repay his missing father’s debt. What begins as a simple objective expands into a layered mystery as Sean rescues friends trapped underground, uncovers family secrets, and pieces together a story inspired by 80s adventure fiction. The tone and worldbuilding lean into retro vibes while embracing contemporary design choices.
The GOOD OLD DAYS pairs 16-bit-style pixel art with modern Metroidvania sensibilities. Four playable characters, each with unique abilities, open up new traversal options, alternate quest routes, and different solutions to environmental challenges. Exploration is the heart of the experience, with hidden treasures tucked away behind clever platforming, optional trial stages that test mastery, and a variety of side activities such as minigames and lotteries.
Choice matters across the entire run. The game features multiple endings that react to player decisions and evolve with subsequent playthroughs, encouraging experimentation with different characters, routes, and outcomes. Along the way, fans can expect multiple storylines and nostalgic easter eggs nodding to genre staples without sacrificing the game’s own identity.
Key highlights include:
- A Metroidvania shaped by 80s adventure fiction and classic pixel art
- Four distinct playable characters with exploration-altering abilities
- Exploration-driven progression with hidden treasures, trial stages, side quests, minigames, and lotteries
- Multiple endings and evolving narratives across replays
- A free Steam demo for hands-on testing before purchase
THE GOOD OLD DAYS is available now on Steam for $19.99, with a demo accessible for new players interested in sampling the town of Arostia and its secrets.
