Bastion
Bastion is a 2011 action-RPG developed by Supergiant Games as the studio's debut title. It combines fast isometric combat with a distinctive reactive narrator who comments on your actions in real time.
You play as the Kid, exploring floating fragments of a shattered world that assemble beneath your feet as you move, gathering materials to rebuild a safe haven called the Bastion after a mysterious catastrophe called the Calamity. Combat mixes a wide array of unlockable weapons, upgrades, and optional challenge shrines that raise difficulty for bigger rewards, while branching late-game choices shape the ending. The ever-present, dynamically triggered narration, hand-painted art, and acclaimed soundtrack gave the game its unmistakable character and made it an early indie sensation.
It launched Supergiant's celebrated run of games that later included Transistor, Pyre, and Hades, and it remains widely available on PC, console, and mobile platforms today.
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Modern alternatives to Bastion, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
| Alternative | Price | Steam Deck | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hades Indie | € 24,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch |
| Transistor Indie | € 19,99 | Steam Deck Verified | PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Switch |
Hades Indie
€ 24,99A polished roguelike action game from the makers of Bastion.
Hades runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Android phone, Android tablet.
Transistor Indie
€ 19,99A stylish sci-fi action-RPG with hybrid real-time and planning combat.
Transistor runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, PlayStation, Switch. Not available on Android phone, Android tablet, Xbox.
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