Laika: Aged Through Blood

Adventure· Atmospheric· Arcade· Metroidvania

Released Oct 2023

Laika: Aged Through Blood is an action-adventure Metroidvania set in a post-apocalyptic western world. Play as Laika, a coyote mother and fierce warrior, and carve your motorbike through a land ravaged by betrayal and loss as you uncover dark secrets in the pursuit of vengeance against oppression.

91% positive · 6,734 reviews

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Steam Updated 5 Oct 2026 Lowest $4.99 $19.99 −75% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Laika: Aged Through Blood launched on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation on October 19, 2023. The developer released one post-launch bug fix patch the following day, but no additional content updates, expansions, or DLC have been released or announced for the game. The only post-launch news of substance relates to a Nintendo Switch port (announced January 16, 2025 and released January 30, 2025) and a limited physical edition via Super Rare Games (announced and released in May 2025). These are platform ports and a physical collector's release — not new content for the existing game. A developer interview from February 6, 2025 discusses the Switch version's development challenges but makes no mention of future content plans. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer statements indicating additional content is planned. The game launched as a complete, self-contained experience and that remains the case.

Evidence

Laika: Aged Through Blood launched on Steam and other PC platforms on October 19, 2023.

news post · Oct 19, 2023 source content shipped

high

Physical edition went on sale May 29, 2025. No new in-game content included.

news post · May 29, 2025 source ambiguous

low

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Details

Developer

Brainwash Gang

Publisher

Thunderful Publishing

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Atmospheric Arcade Metroidvania Story Rich 2D Platformer Platformer Soundtrack Difficult Violent Gore Side Scroller Motorbike Adventure Exploration Hand-drawn

About this game

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling action-adventure Metroidvania set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic western world.

Take on the role of Laika, a coyote mother and relentless warrior on a quest to avenge her fallen people from the tyrannical Birds, who have claimed superiority and conquered the land.

Fueled by vengeance, Laika rides out on her motorbike on a perilous and emotional journey. Carve and shred through rugged, hand-painted landscapes as you uncover the dark secrets of a fractured world ravaged by power, betrayal, and loss.

Engage in breakneck vehicular combat mechanics that demand precision, strategy, and skill. Utilize a variety of weapons, master close-range tactics, and unlock deadly abilities to defeat your enemies, upgrade your gear, and take back what your people have lost.

Fast-paced 2D motorbike combat in the first ever “Motorvania”.
Challenging gameplay that rewards precision and strategic thinking.
Emotional and thought-provoking narrative about vengeance and loss.
Striking hand-drawn landscapes teeming with danger and hidden secrets to explore.
A hauntingly beautiful ambient soundtrack.

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026