Plateman

About

Plateman is an indie action game where you play a steam-powered shaman with amnesia in a world ruled by clockwork machines. You explore a decaying steampunk landscape, battling mechanical enemies while navigating skybound cities and underground tunnels. Your abilities include summoning lightning storms and using a Shaman Drum to manipulate steam-powered constructs. Combat mixes platforming and timing-based attacks as you uncover fragments of your lost identity. The game stands out for its atmospheric world design and tight combat loops. Players appreciate the balance between exploration and narrative, with environmental storytelling hinting at a fractured society. Early access feedback highlights the satisfying interplay of magic and machinery, though some note the story pacing can feel uneven. With its focus on vertical movement and elemental combat, Plateman offers a brisk, niche experience for fans of inventive indie gameplay.

Storyline

Playing as a high school senior who accidentally gets into a steam world and becomes a Steam Shaman, adventuring in the civilization ruled by difference engines driven by steam. The mechanical Shaman, losing his memory and having the lightning power, needs to find his ego and soul in this journey.