Master Key

Master Key

Released May 2024

Master Key is a top-down adventure game with a strong focus on item-based exploration and secrets. Embark on a journey to discover what that key could be used for and meet colorful characters!

90% positive · 286 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $11.99
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Evaluation

Master Key launched on May 17, 2024 as a complete top-down adventure game. Following launch, the developer shipped a difficulty update on May 23, 2024 and added cloud saves on August 6, 2024 — both quality-of-life improvements responding to player feedback rather than new content expansions. No additional content updates have followed since August 6, 2024. The developer has since moved on to new projects. On December 15, 2024, they announced Havenlocked — a direct sequel to Master Key — and on October 31, 2025, they launched a separate game, Skigill, into Early Access. By May 17, 2026 (Master Key's second anniversary), the developer confirmed they had completed Skigill's 1.0 release and were fully focused on Havenlocked. There is no mention of any planned updates, DLC, or new content for Master Key itself. Both DLC items listed on the store (the soundtrack and a bonus content pack) were released on launch day. No unreleased DLC exists. The developer has made no statements suggesting further content for Master Key is planned — all future development energy is directed toward the sequel. Master Key appears to have shipped as a complete, self-contained experience.
Evidence
On the game's second anniversary, the developer confirmed they completed Skigill's 1.0 release and are now fully focused on Havenlocked, the direct sequel to Master Key. No mention of any further updates or content planned for Master Key.
news post · May 17, 2026 source development ending
high
Master Key launched on Steam as a complete game.
news post · May 17, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
May 2024

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Achromi
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

An old rusty key found deep in a cave, what could it open?
Explore a dense world, fight ferocious enemies, and solve puzzles in search for answers.

Master key features :

  • Item based exploration
  • Dozens of enemies
  • Shops, weapons, and powerups
  • Dungeons
  • Between 5 and 20 hours of content
  • Lots of secrets
  • No language support!

The game doesn't hold you by the hand, it's a love letter to hiking and exploration. You have to find your own path and nothing is story-gated.
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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