Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows is a premium adventure game for PC coming from developer King's Pleasure. This action side-scroller that is set in a land of darkness filled with all kinds of shadow creatures and monsters. Players will embark on a journey to save a lost friend, dealing with various challenges along the way.

Much like Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Hollow Knight, Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows offers a captivating experience using a distinct art style that plays off the stark contrast between light and shadow. It also boasts deep character progression and fluid combat.

Shadow friend

Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows is a Metroidvania adventure that centers around the story of a small creature named Cosmic. He mysteriously finds himself trapped inside a strange dimension filled with monsters and creatures. Before looking for a way out, he must search for his lost companion—his shadow. He will face various dangers along the way, and even learn the truth of how he got here.

The Shadowland is a hostile place divided into four realms, each featuring unique environments and a host of monsters to defeat. Combat in Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows is fast, fluid, and lets you perform all kinds of chain attacks to build up your combo. Collect darkflies to be able to level up and gain new powers. Experiment with different builds to find one that suits your playstyle.

There are various secrets to discover and various characters to meet in the game that will help you on your quest or need help themselves in exchange for rewards. Now, before diving in, just be aware that the game is still in Early Access. As such, development is still ongoing and there are more content and bug fixes to come in future updates.

Mysterious and compelling

Overall, Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows is an intriguing Metroidvania adventure that you should check out if you're a fan of the classic Ori series. It offers similar aesthetics and fluid combat that is engaging and satisfying to play. Hopefully, it exists Early Access and the full game will come out soon. Nevertheless, this is worth a try.