Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Released Nov 2023
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
92% positive · 462 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Valfaris: Mecha Therion launched on November 21, 2023 as a complete, finished game. After launch, Steel Mantis delivered a small round of post-release patches (balance and performance updates in December 2023) and then shipped one meaningful free content addition: Challenge Mode on August 26, 2024, which introduced an arcade-style way to play through the game with lives, scoring, and weapon pick-up upgrades. Console versions also launched on August 29, 2024.
The only DLC listed on the store is the official soundtrack, released March 29, 2024. No additional content DLC has been announced or listed as unreleased.
Since August 2024, all developer communications have been focused exclusively on their next title, Slain 2: The Beast Within — announced April 16, 2025, teased with a trailer in August 2025, celebrated for reaching 10,000 wishlists, and most recently given a playable demo as of July 30, 2026. None of these posts reference any further content planned for Valfaris: Mecha Therion. The studio has clearly concluded its support for this game and moved on to its next project.
Evidence
Steel Mantis released a playable demo for Slain 2: The Beast Within, with no mention of any further content for Valfaris: Mecha Therion. This is the most recent developer communication, confirming the studio's full focus is on their new title.
Free Challenge Mode update released, adding an arcade-style way to play with lives, scoring, and weapon pick-up upgrades. This appears to be the final major content addition to the game.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Silver Lining Interactive
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
After escaping Valfaris, Therion’s hunt for the evil Lord Vroll has taken him across the galaxy. As the final, inevitable showdown looms, Therion harnesses the awesome combat ability of his secret weapon – Mecha Therion!
A formidable suit of weaponised metal, Mecha Therion can be equipped with an array of devastating firepower, including Therion’s trademark Hellwraith – a minigun that shoots tormented souls.
Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
- Fight through multiple levels of hostile alien territory
- Master a range of Destroyer, Melee, and Auxiliary class weapons
- Configure your Mecha loadout with your favourite weapon combos
- Earn Blood Metal to upgrade weapons and add-ons
- Take on the all new challenge mode after beating the game for the first time!
Play the new Challenge Mode!
- The player is equipped with lives instead of a health bar
- Weapons are upgraded on-the-fly by collecting pick-ups
- Earn a score by defeating enemies and destroying anything that's destructible
- Weapons can be downgraded if you're hit by an enemy
- Gain extra lives at score milestones and by collecting Blood of Valfaris
- Checkpoints can be destroyed as a way to earn Blood of Valfaris
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Aug 23, 2026
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