Rebel Transmute

Rebel Transmute

Released Mar 2024

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

75% positive · 280 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

Where to buy

Steam $19.99
Can't confirm — worth a look
We couldn't confirm these stores carry this game.
Green Man Gaming Steam key Search IndieGala Steam key Search
Prices in USD, as listed by each store.
Buying through an affiliate store helps support the site

Evaluation

Rebel Transmute launched on March 11, 2024 after five years of solo development by Evan Tor of Fatal Fawn Games. Following launch, the developer stayed actively engaged with the game, releasing the original soundtrack on July 23, 2024 and shipping a polish patch on December 20, 2024 that addressed common player feedback. The major "Enter the Synapse" free update launched on January 6, 2025, adding four new boss rematches, a new weapon, balance overhauls across most of the game's areas, and reworked map tools — a substantial content addition that the developer described as having worked on for around six months. On June 18, 2025, the developer announced their next game, Scorchwalkers, a deckbuilder for a different studio project. In that same post, the developer noted that physical copies of Rebel Transmute had just been released and added: "I will have more Rebel Transmute news soon." This is a forward-looking statement, but it is vague and has not been followed up with any specific content announcement as of the assessment date (June 25, 2026) — over a year later. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced roadmap or named upcoming content, and no sustained post-launch major update pattern that would suggest another major release is within an expected window. The sole DLC (the soundtrack) has shipped. The "more Rebel Transmute news soon" comment from June 2025 was most likely referring to the physical release news or minor updates rather than a major new content drop, and nothing has materialized from it in the 12+ months since. With the Enter the Synapse update representing a large, polished content pass and the developer's focus now visibly shifted to Scorchwalkers, the game's content appears complete as of the January 6, 2025 major update.
Evidence
The free 'Enter the Synapse' update launched, adding 4 new boss rematches, a new weapon, major boss balance overhauls, level design improvements, and new map tools. Developer described working on it for ~6 months.
news post · Jan 6, 2025 source content shipped
high
Rebel Transmute launched on Steam on March 11, 2024, after five years of development.
news post · Mar 11, 2024 source content shipped
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
JanduSoft
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game



In this modern metroidvania you play as Moon Mikono, a space scrapper turned adventurer on a mission to uncover the true fate of her missing mother.

To accomplish this mission in your own, unique way you'll be swapping out game changing augments to suit your playstyle. Aggressive and greedy? Inquisitive and cautious? Maybe you just want an army of friendly creatures! With over 50 unique upgrades, Rebel Transmute allows you to play through a classic sci-fi adventure in YOUR style.

CHALLENGING AND CUSTOMIZABLE COMBAT

Use a variety of spells known as Bloodcasts, your trusty Foray-issued Blaster, and a variety of game changing Augments to take on a world of dangerous creatures and space travelers.



EXPLORE AND MAP A VIBRANT SCI-FI WORLD

The sprawling world of Rebel Transmute is full of stunning vistas: From vibrant greenery in the Overgrowth, to the fluorescent reefs of the Coral Fissure, to the sparkblood crystal-strewn Surface.



Additional Features

  • Encounter over 80 unique enemies and over 10 formidable bosses! From mutated worms and electrified beasts, to rogue AI's and gigantic bugs. All offering different and exciting challenges and interactions.
  • Discover game-changing abilities hidden throughout the outpost. Spin Bash, Wall Jump, and Void Dash your way across an interconnected network of tunnels, caverns, and research laboratories!
  • Augment your playstyle with 48 optional upgrades that can drastically change how you play the game. Fight alongside a reprogrammed drone, twist your attacks into spiraling laser blasts, or even summon tentacles to block projectiles!
  • Make use of a versatile mapping system to help track your progress. Use custom markers, track your completion percentage, and find hidden terminals to uncover unexplored areas.
  • Experience a personal and heartfelt story. As Moon searches for her mother she’ll also encounter various robot life, all with their own stories, personalities, and quests.
  • A hand-painted pixel art aesthetic lends each and every character, enemy, and sector a personal touch.
  • An immersive and atmospheric score, crafted to perfectly match every moment, from bombastic fights to solemn exploration.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
Something about this evaluation looks wrong Report illegal or harmful content