Metamorphos
Released May 2021
Take on the role of the temple’s guardian, awakened to cleanse the temple from an evil force corrupting it. Fight and dodge your way through a series of corrupted denizens, wildlife, and guardians to confront Nafaset, the Defiler, and restore the blessed oases.
79% positive · 475 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Metamorphos is a free-to-play, hack-and-slash action game developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology. It launched on May 8, 2021 as a finished, self-contained experience. The store description describes a complete game with a defined beginning and end — players fight through a desert environment and confront the final boss Nafaset, the Defiler. There is no mention of future expansions, DLC, seasons, or ongoing content support. The only post-launch developer communication was a patch published on May 22, 2021 that added achievements and addressed several bugs. No further updates or communications have been made since that date. Given its origins as a student project created for educational purposes, the game was designed and shipped as a polished, complete product — not as a platform for ongoing content. There are no unreleased DLC listings and no developer statements indicating future additions.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained game with defined enemies, two bosses, and a narrative conclusion. No mention of future content, DLC, or live service elements. Explicitly described as a student project created for educational purposes.
Post-launch patch added 8 achievements, a save system, boss tuning, and various bug fixes. This is the only developer communication after launch and the last recorded update.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Achievements
8
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Metamorphos challenges players with fast-paced melee combat in this third-person, hack-and-slash, combat game inspired by Dark Souls. Awaken the legendary Guardian and hack, slash, and dash your way through a beautiful desert environment while fighting denizens, wildlife, and warriors corrupted by darkness. Make your way into the Temple of Amathani and confront Nafaset, the Defiler to restore the blessed oases.
Made by Spicy Dice Studios, a student team at DigiPen Institute of Technology, Metamorphos represents intense interdisciplinary collaboration from students pursuing art, audio, design, and programming degrees coming together to deliver a polished experience.
- CHALLENGING ENEMIES - Fight your way through ever-increasing odds as you cleanse the environment and defeat corrupted foes. Square off against two unique bosses and remove the heart of the corruption.
- FAST-PACED COMBAT - Test your mettle in action-packed encounters that will challenge your reflexes and decision-making.
- EXPLORE BREATHTAKING ENVIRONMENTS - Venture through beautiful hand-crafted vistas and environments that were made from scratch by students at DigiPen Institute of Technology.
- IMMERSIVE AUDIO - The creatures and atmosphere of Metamorphos exhibit both lush and scathing sound effects, sending the player through the level, immersing them in their surroundings and the impending danger lurking around each corner.
This game was developed as a student project at DigiPen Institute of Technology and was created for educational purposes only. Please check out our publisher page for more information.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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