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DAMON and BABY

DAMON and BABY

Released: 3/25/2026

Deluxe Edition ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks & Digital Soundtrack "DAMON and BABY" is also available in the standard edition. Please be careful not to purchase more than one copy. * "Digital Artworks" will be downloaded to the installation folder as a PDF file. * "Soundtrack" will be downloaded to the installation folder as MP3 files. Demo "DAMON and BABY" Demo Version Now Available. *Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version. About the Game An unlikely pair, an unforgettable journey. An exciting new style of action adventure fusing shooting action with exploration. ■A new take on shooting action and in-depth exploration Experience a new type of action advent, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases. ■Strategic battles with a vast arsenal of weapons and gimmicks The battle mechanics include both close-ranged attacks with handguns as well as long-ranged attacks with machine guns and more. You can find more powerful weapons as you explore. During the boss battles awaiting within each stage, a strategic approach making use of the area gimmicks will prove crucial. ■Customization and Outfit Changes Damon grows throughout the adventure, learning to master various weapons and skills. You can customize your set of skills to match your play style. You can even choose from a variety of outfit options to change Damon's appearance. ■Journey together with two player co-op Take control of Damon's canine companion to help him in combat in various ways, such as collecting items. *Only available via local (offline) play

Deluxe Edition ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks & Digital Soundtrack "DAMON and BABY" is also available in the standard edition. Please be careful not to purchase more than one copy. * "Digital Artworks" will be downloaded to the installation folder as a PDF file. * "Soundtrack" will be downloaded to the installation folder as MP3 files. Demo "DAMON and BABY" Demo Version Now Available. *Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version. About the Game An unlikely pair, an unforgettable journey. An exciting new style of action adventure fusing shooting action with exploration. ■A new take on shooting action and in-depth exploration Experience a new type of action advent, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases. ■Strategic battles with a vast arsenal of weapons and gimmicks The battle mechanics include both close-ranged attacks with handguns as well as long-ranged attacks with machine guns and more. You can find more powerful weapons as you explore. During the boss battles awaiting within each stage, a strategic approach making use of the area gimmicks will prove crucial. ■Customization and Outfit Changes Damon grows throughout the adventure, learning to master various weapons and skills. You can customize your set of skills to match your play style. You can even choose from a variety of outfit options to change Damon's appearance. ■Journey together with two player co-op Take control of Damon's canine companion to help him in combat in various ways, such as collecting items. *Only available via local (offline) play

Deluxe Edition ■Deluxe Edition Contents - Main game - Digital Artworks & Digital Soundtrack "DAMON and BABY" is also available in the standard edition. Please be careful not to purchase more than one copy. * "Digital Artworks" will be downloaded to the installation folder as a PDF file. * "Soundtrack" will be downloaded to the installation folder as MP3 files. Demo "DAMON and BABY" Demo Version Now Available. *Save data from the demo can be carried over to the full version. About the Game An unlikely pair, an unforgettable journey. An exciting new style of action adventure fusing shooting action with exploration. ■A new take on shooting action and in-depth exploration Experience a new type of action advent, featuring a fusion between exploration within an expansive world and highly technical twin-stick shooting. At your home base, power up the demon king Damon and make purchases. During the exploration phase, defeat enemies to complete each area. The story progresses as you alternate between the two phases. ■Strategic battles with a vast arsenal of weapons and gimmicks The battle mechanics include both close-ranged attacks with handguns as well as long-ranged attacks with machine guns and more. You can find more powerful weapons as you explore. During the boss battles awaiting within each stage, a strategic approach making use of the area gimmicks will prove crucial. ■Customization and Outfit Changes Damon grows throughout the adventure, learning to master various weapons and skills. You can customize your set of skills to match your play style. You can even choose from a variety of outfit options to change Damon's appearance. ■Journey together with two player co-op Take control of Damon's canine companion to help him in combat in various ways, such as collecting items. *Only available via local (offline) play

Critics
70
Steam
89

Score Breakdown

69.7

Critic Average

17 reviews

89

Steam User Score

95 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-19.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-19.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

10 early (59%)7 launch window (41%)0 late (0%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 29, 2026

Based on 17 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 69.7/100. Critics score this game 19.8 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 17)+
  1. Andrew CamacviaNookGaming
    Apr 6, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.5/100 · -9.5 pts
  2. Jason ColesviaTheSixthAxis
    Apr 3, 2026·Launch window
    50/100View review
    Steam 89.5/100 · -39.5 pts
  3. Throgmorton BelmontviaNiche Gamer
    Apr 1, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.5/100 · -9.5 pts
  4. Suhho YoonviaINVEN
    Apr 1, 2026·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 89.5/100 · -19.5 pts
  5. A.J. MaciejewskiviaVideo Chums
    Mar 29, 2026·Launch window
    80/100View review
    Steam 89.5/100 · -9.5 pts