Metavoidal

About

Metavoidal casts you as a drummer thrust into a chaotic battle against a sinister metal band that’s turned a decaying church into a trap. Using only drumsticks and rhythm-based attacks, you’ll bash through waves of foes in fast-paced brawls. Each fight lets you collect warped music discs that tweak your abilities, letting you mix brute force with timing-sensitive combos. The game’s roguelite structure means every run reshapes the chaos you face, from twisted instrumentalists to fans gone feral. The real hook is how music feels like a weapon here. Beats fuel your moves, and enemy patterns often sync to the soundtrack, making every clash feel like a messed-up duet. Set in a hellscape of bad riffs and neon-grunge aesthetics, it leans into its absurd premise with glee. Early builds on Steam have it hovering around 78% positive, with players noting the tight combat loops and the grim humor of fighting a black-metal bassist. Not a deep story experience, but the rhythm-driven carnage has legs for fans of chaotic indie action.

Storyline

A metal band with a cult-like following are offering sanctuary from crumbling world outside to whoever can successfully audition as their new drummer. A line of auditioners run along the entryway of the dilapidated church but no-one has returned yet, and you’re up next. What happens to those who fail? During your audition, you realise things are not as they seemed, and now you must find a way to escape your unfortunate fate or die trying. Tap into the power of music, become the ultimate drummer, and escape!