Vernal Edge
Released Mar 2023
Vernal Edge is a 2D action-packed Metroidvania featuring an intense combat system, tight platforming sequences and a powerful story of rivalry, revenge and growth.
75% positive · 686 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Vernal Edge launched on March 14, 2023 as a complete, self-contained Metroidvania. Following launch, the developer issued several bug fix and quality-of-life patches through early April 2023, addressing crashes, balance issues, and performance problems — typical post-launch polish for an indie game. The last developer communication of any kind was on April 6, 2023. There are no DLC listings, no season pass, no announced expansions, and no developer roadmap pointing to future content. The store description makes no reference to planned additions. The game was released as a finished product, and the developer has not communicated any intent to add further content. With no post-launch content cadence ever established and over three years of silence since the last update, this game is complete as shipped.
Evidence
Vernal Edge launched on March 14, 2023 as the full release of the game.
Small bug fix patch released on April 6, 2023 — the last known developer communication.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PID Games
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Welcome to the Kingdom of Haricot.
Years ago, the land took to the sky, becoming a mysterious series of floating islands, where the power-hungry Church of Aloe now rules with an iron fist.
Enter Vernal, A young woman bent on finding her estranged father. With the help of some abnormal martial prowess and an amnesiac automaton named Chervil, She'll need to make her way across this mysterious land if she wants to satisfy her need for revenge, and the truth.
Take control of Vernal in this beautiful pixel art Metroidvania. Unravel the secrets of her past and the mysteries of Haricot as you battle your way through this broken kingdom.
A fast paced metroid-vania
Explore the floating islands of Haricot. Town or dungeon, leave no stones unturned in order to gain more powers! Jump, dash, slide your way into beautiful pixel art environments and don’t forget: secrets could be anywhere!
Dynamic and rewarding combat system
Strive for excellence as you master Vernal's many combos and spells to create the deadliest suite of attacks to destroy your enemies! The large number of options at your disposal every time you strike your foes makes Vernal Edge's battles a constantly renewed source of excitement.
Make your own way
As long as there's wind in your sail and a fire in your heart, you are free! In Vernal Edge, you can take your aircraft to any island you want, and explore them in the order you choose.
Unravel the mysteries of Haricot and Help Vernal get her revenge, once and for all.
Years ago, the land took to the sky, becoming a mysterious series of floating islands, where the power-hungry Church of Aloe now rules with an iron fist.
Enter Vernal, A young woman bent on finding her estranged father. With the help of some abnormal martial prowess and an amnesiac automaton named Chervil, She'll need to make her way across this mysterious land if she wants to satisfy her need for revenge, and the truth.
Take control of Vernal in this beautiful pixel art Metroidvania. Unravel the secrets of her past and the mysteries of Haricot as you battle your way through this broken kingdom.
FEATURES
A fast paced metroid-vania
Explore the floating islands of Haricot. Town or dungeon, leave no stones unturned in order to gain more powers! Jump, dash, slide your way into beautiful pixel art environments and don’t forget: secrets could be anywhere!
Dynamic and rewarding combat system
Strive for excellence as you master Vernal's many combos and spells to create the deadliest suite of attacks to destroy your enemies! The large number of options at your disposal every time you strike your foes makes Vernal Edge's battles a constantly renewed source of excitement.
Make your own way
As long as there's wind in your sail and a fire in your heart, you are free! In Vernal Edge, you can take your aircraft to any island you want, and explore them in the order you choose.
Unravel the mysteries of Haricot and Help Vernal get her revenge, once and for all.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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