Periphery Synthetic (AppID: 2121790)

Type: game Genre: Adventure, RPG, Simulation Developer: shiftBacktick Publisher: shiftBacktick Release Date: Aug 2024
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Periphery Synthetic: A Chill Metroidvania Adventure

Periphery Synthetic has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.05, it represents yellow value compared to similar Adventure games.

Total Players
0
Price
$0.05
Genre
Adventure
Developer
shiftBacktick

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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Expansion reveal (audio described)
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Wards of Andromeda teaser
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Launch trailer

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $4.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

~20 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 100/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

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Value Score

Fair Value — 71th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 71th percentile. Priced as Market at $4.99.

Market pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Periphery Synthetic worth buying right now?
Watch — $4.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Periphery Synthetic go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
What do players think of Periphery Synthetic?
Very Positive — score 100/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 29%

Price History

Lowest Price
$0.05
May 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.05
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: SSE2 capable
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: WebGL2 capable
  • Storage: 273 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • Processor: 3.5 GHz Quad-Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 18.04, Debian 8, or Fedora 24
  • Processor: SSE2 capable
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: WebGL2 capable
  • Storage: 277 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
  • Processor: 3.5 GHz Quad-Core
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 6.49 (CAD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Steam Achievements Full controller support Adjustable Text Size Camera Comfort Color Alternatives Custom Volume Controls Keyboard Only Option Narrated Game Menus Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Stereo Sound Steam Cloud Family Sharing
Tags
Abstract Atmospheric Collectathon Colorful Crafting Exploration Immersive Sim Interactive Fiction Metroidvania Music-Based Procedural Generation +10 more
Supported Languages
English

Current Pricing

💰
CDN$ 6.49
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.05 (May 2026)

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
64
total achievements
Featured:
Desert Planet
Ice Moon
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
0
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

Explore a planetary system, synthesize new abilities, and reveal its past. This interactive EP offers a chill and non-violent metroidvania experience across procedurally-generated musical playgrounds.

Detailed Description

Greetings surveyor! We have woke you from cryogenic sleep for an exciting opportunity!

Explore musical playgrounds

Alpha Periphery is home to a desert planet, an ocean world, and its icy moon. These worlds function as tracks of an EP, composed of purely synthesized music and sounds, which evolve and react to your input in real-time.

Synthesize new abilities

You start with nothing but a terrain scanner and limited cargo space. By collecting materials, you can unlock new abilities and enhance them further. When fully upgraded, you command these worlds in every dimension.

Uncover a mysterious past

Alpha Periphery is also home to many secrets. With the terrain scanner, you discover new destinations with hidden structures and artifacts to examine. Together, they reveal insights into the true purpose of your expedition.

Stay for a while

With zero combat or risk of death, you are free to linger or experiment. As you catch your tenth sunset on Alpha Periphery C, you wonder how high the sky goes, or what happens when you dive into the water at orbital speeds.

An accessible experience

Periphery Synthetic is fully playable without seeing the screen. Use echolocation and terrain sonification to navigate its worlds. Use your favorite screen reader to navigate its menus and access extra information while in-game. Toggle off its graphics to enjoy with audio alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are playing Periphery Synthetic right now?
There are currently no active players of Periphery Synthetic.
Contextual FAQ about price or genre
The game is priced at just $0.05 and combines elements of Adventure, RPG and Simulation genres.
Contextual FAQ about developer or platform
Both developed and published by shiftBacktick on Steam.
Contextual FAQ about what makes this game unique
Its unique feature is the ability synthesis system set against procedurally generated musical playgrounds in an otherwise non‑violent metroidvania framework.

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