Ato

Ato is an atmospheric, minimalist Metroidvania set in feudal Japan, developed by Fibickz. It tells a visually driven, largely wordless story of a father who has set aside his violent past to live peacefully with his wife and child, only to be drawn back into conflict.

Exploration is punctuated by tense, one-on-one samurai sword duels against carefully balanced bosses, alongside environmental puzzles. Released in 2020, it holds an overwhelmingly positive reception for its elegant art and combat.