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Press release:
The indie games publisher Artax Games and indie games developer Vata Games, today announced with great happiness and thrill that their 2.5D steampunk adventure “Ario“, is now available for PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch).

The epic steampunk adventure Ario, from the persian studio Vata Games, is available now, published by Artax Games!

About Ario:
Ario is a 2.5D adventure which combines action with splashes of metroidvania and a unique tower defense mechanic.

Traverse beautiful locations in this steampunk and fantastic version of ancient Persia while discovering a story of revenge and liberation against the evil who has taken over Ario’s village.

FEATURES

– 12 levels packed with tons of action and enemies, each with unique style and challenges.

– Unique mechanic combining shooting arrows with tower defense.

– A variety of different unlockable weapons and skills.

– Scenarios combining combat, dangers, platforming and final bosses fights.

– A touching story of discovery and revenge unfolded through hand-made comic-style cutscenes.

Store links

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2832450/Ario/
PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10010113
Xbox Series X|S: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9p3g2cbwb545

Vata Games is a novel persian developer. Ario is their debut game, featuring a Persian-styled game by first hand.

Founded in 2016 as an independent game dev company, Artax Games now counts with +30 outstanding professionals and has a growing portfolio with titles on all main platforms: Steam, Switch, PS4/5, XBO/S-X, iOS and Android.

As a friendly video games publisher since 2020, Artax Games goal is to provide opportunities for local game studios with little gems or meaningful games and help them build a global success by bringing their games to the gamers community worldwide.