Vapor trails

Vapor Trails is an upcoming action-adventure metroidvania developed and published by sevencrane. Set in the dystopian world of Vapor City, players assume the role of Lauren, a Generation Zero candidate, on a quest for revenge. The game emphasizes fluid traversal mechanics, allowing players to ascend from seafloor caves to the city's surface, unlocking new abilities and attacks along the way. With a heartfelt narrative, players will uncover Lauren's true intentions and the dark history of Paradise Deepwater. Key features include a high skill ceiling for movement, platform fighter mechanics, and an integrated speedrun timer catering to competitive players. The game also boasts deep lore with diverse, flawed characters, enhancing the immersive experience. Notably, Vapor Trails offers separate controls for arm and leg attacks, adding depth to combat strategies. As of November 2025, Vapor Trails is listed as "Coming soon" on Steam, with no specific release date announced. The game has garnered attention for its unique mechanics and engaging storyline, positioning it as a highly anticipated title in the metroidvania genre. Fans of metroidvania games like [Hollow Knight](/class/Hollow-Knight) and [The Binding of Isaac](/class/The-Binding-of-Isaac) may find Vapor Trails appealing due to its intricate world-building and challenging gameplay. Additionally, players who enjoy momentum-based platformers such as [Obby But Youre On A Bike](/class/Obby-But-Youre-On-A-Bike) might appreciate the fluid traversal mechanics that Vapor Trails offers.

Categories

• 2d
• platformer
• rpg

Controls

- W, A, S, D to move - Space to jump - Z to punch - X to kick - A to shoot