Kotama and Academy Citadel

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91% | Very Positive
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About Kotama and Academy Citadel

About this game

Welcome to Carmel, an Academy Citadel renowned for its cutting-edge technology, where survival of the fittest is the only law and strength reigns supreme.

The "Carmel Star" —symbolizing the ultimate honor— is the goal students dream of. As the Centennial Anniversary approaches, a new "Carmel Star Election" is about to begin.

You represent a mysterious "exchange student" who suddenly appears, determined to join the competition.

To get the Carmel Star you will have to explore the sprawling labyrinth that is the Academy Citadel, a treacherous place where technology can unravel reality itself with mind-bending illusions, impossible machines, and self-contained biomes.

Each area demands mastery of your fluid powers. Use your special abilities to overcome deadly traps. Return to previous zones with your newfound powers to uncover secrets hidden behind illusory walls and locked gates, revealing shortcuts and unexpected treasures.

In this Academy where "survival of the fittest" is the only law, exceptional power is the key to turning ambition into reality.

Master Kotama's unique fluid constitution to weave through hordes of bizarre enemies with blistering speed. Switch weapons seamlessly, combining them with skills and Memocards to chain dazzling combos. When your energy peaks, unleash a Fluid Detonation to wipe the field in a flash.

Different sections of the Academy Citadel are guarded by powerful creatures or robots that will stand in your way to the dreamed Carmel Star. They all have unique attacks and game mechanics, but all are strong enough to destroy you in a heartbeat; it will take all your skills to emerge victorious.

Master your opponent's patterns, parry at the critical moment to neutralize lethal strikes, and break their stance. As you enter bullet time, seize the fleeting openings to deliver a decisive, crushing blow.

You are not completely alone in this adventure – there are other peculiar, captivating students scattered across the Academy Citadel! Aid them during your journey, uncover their stories, and earn their loyalty as allies in your search for the Carmel Star. What might seem like a small choice at the moment could make a real difference and end up saving the Academy and deciding your fate.

The Academy Citadel welcomes challengers of all kinds, offering a range of difficulty settings to suit your style. You can choose to immerse yourself in the rich narrative and the joy of exploration on a laid-back difficulty—checking every nook and cranny for gear, weapons, and upgrades to optimize your build. Or crank up the challenge for intense, skill-focused combat that pushes your mastery to its absolute limit.

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
January 14, 2026
Developer:
Atomstring Games
Publisher:
2P Games
Supported Languages:
English
Steam Controller Support:
Xbox
PS5 DualSense (USB Only)

PS4 DualShock (USB Only)

Gamepad Preferred
Genres:
Metroidvania
Exploration

Platformer

Action-Adventure

RPG

Action RPG

Adventure

JRPG

Spectacle fighter

Action

Souls-like
Themes:
Female Protagonist
Anime

Cute

Sci-fi
Play Styles:
Singleplayer
2D
Features:
Singleplayer
Steam achievements

Full controller support

Steam trading cards

Steam cloud

Family sharing

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please ensure NVIDIA graphic card driver above 472.12

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please ensure NVIDIA graphic card driver above 472.12

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Recommended:

  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600
  • Storage: 25 GB available space

Critic Reviews

76

Saudi Gamer

90 / 100
"Kotama and the Academy Citadel rewards your exploration just like what a good metroidvania is about, with an exciting combat that just makes you want to keep going."

Noisy Pixel

80 / 100
"Kotama and Academy Citadel delivers a visually striking sci-fi metroidvania experience that thrives on its bold anime aesthetics and satisfying combat systems. While the story...

Game8

80 / 100
"Kotama and Academy Citadel stands out as a cheerful counterpoint to a genre that’s lately leaned hard into gloom and grit. It’s also my latest addiction; a consistently...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Kotama and Academy Citadel is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Kotama and Academy Citadel is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 480
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please ensure NVIDIA graphic card driver above 472.12
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10+
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-12600 or Ryzen 7 5800X
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVDIA GTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Please ensure NVIDIA graphic card driver above 472.12
64% of critics on Metacritic recommend Kotama and Academy Citadel. The Metascore is 76 out of 100.
Kotama and Academy Citadel was released on January 14, 2026
Yes, Kotama and Academy Citadel supports Linux.
Kotama and Academy Citadel is published by 2P Games
Kotama and Academy Citadel was developed by Atomstring Games
Fanatical users tagged Kotama and Academy Citadel as Metroidvania, Exploration, Platformer, and Action-Adventure
Fanatical users tagged Kotama and Academy Citadel as Female Protagonist, Anime, Cute, and Sci-fi
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Kotama and Academy Citadel as Metroidvania
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Kotama and Academy Citadel as Exploration
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Kotama and Academy Citadel as Platformer

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