Current scores
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| Source | Score | Sample | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam user reviews | 84% positive | 226 reviews | 5 Nov 2026 |
| PlayStation Store US | 4.39 / 5 | 61 ratings | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Metacritic user score | 8.4 / 10 | 5 ratings | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Metacritic Metascore | Not generated | 1 critic review (84) | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Metroidvania Guru | 9 / 10 | One video review | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Nindie Spotlight | 8.4 / 10 | Switch review | Oct 2026 |
Metacritic needs at least four critic reviews to publish a Metascore, so the single 84 does not become one. Do not read the user score and the critic score as the same measure.
What reviewers praise
- Atmosphere and art direction: a dark, alien world that does not imitate Hollow Knight.
- Movement and shooting feel: fast, responsive ranged combat with lock-on.
- Boss design and the freedom to respec upgrades.
- Nonlinear exploration that rewards scanning rather than following a marker.
- A serious story with short cutscenes and optional lore through the scanner.
What they criticise
- Difficulty spikes, especially the Possessed Amari fight.
- Backtracking before fast travel opens up, and a map that is hard to read across areas.
- Armoured enemies draining resources if you have not built for missiles.
- A rough early platforming section, which the developer plans to adjust.
- Thin endgame content for some players; NoobFeed wanted a little more after the ending.
Is it worth $24.99?
For a player who wants a difficult, exploration-first Metroidvania with ranged combat, the launch signals support buying at the regular price. For a player who bounces off backtracking or wants a relaxed first run, the free demo is the better first step; the announced difficulty options have not shipped. If time commitment is the deciding factor, the playtime estimate explains the spread.
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| If you want | Verdict |
|---|---|
| A Super Metroid-style map and atmosphere | Strong fit; this is the comparison reviewers keep making |
| A short, easy first Metroidvania | Wait for the planned difficulty options or try the demo |
| Boss-rush combat | Good fit, but expect long multi-phase fights |
| A story-heavy RPG | Not the right purchase; the story is sparse and environmental |
Metroid and Predator comparisons
Reviewers describe the game as wearing Super Metroid on its sleeve: a lone soldier, a hostile planet, scanning, and ability-gated exploration. The Predator comparison comes from the atmosphere and the armoured alien hunter silhouette, not from a stealth system.
The useful distinction is that Moadra is ranged-first. If you want melee parries or a Hollow Knight-style charm build, this is a different combat loop.
What this roundup does not establish
There is no performance benchmark, no frame-rate comparison and no long-term patch assessment. The sample sizes are small and the game is two weeks old. Scores will move as more players and critics finish it.
Questions players ask
Is Moadra worth buying?
Launch reception is positive for players who want a difficult exploration-first Metroidvania. If you dislike backtracking or difficulty spikes, try the free Steam demo and wait for the planned difficulty options.
What is Moadra's Metacritic score?
No Metascore has been generated because only one critic review is listed. The user score was 8.4 from five ratings on 5 November 2026.
How long is Moadra?
One reviewer estimates 12 to 18 hours. A completionist report suggests 15 to 16 hours for roughly 100 percent. There is no official length.
Is Moadra like Metroid?
Reviewers consistently compare it to Super Metroid: a lone soldier, scanning, ability gates and a hostile alien map. Combat is ranged rather than melee.
Sources
Checked 2026-11-05. Facts are attributed to the original pages and recordings; this site has not played the game. Scores, prices and patch state can change after that date.
- Moadra on SteamStore description, platforms, screenshots, demo, review summary and Deck badge.
- Moadra on PlayStation StorePS5 release date, price, 4.39/5 rating and PS Portal note.
- Moadra on MetacriticMetascore TBD and user score 8.4/10 on the page read.
- Moadra review — NoobFeedPlaytime estimate, biome and difficulty observations.
- Metroidvania Guru — review and tier list9/10 review covering weapon switching, armour counters, map limitations, Steam Deck play and praise.
- Nindie Spotlight — Moadra reviewSwitch review, 8.4 score, price and control adaptation; cover also mentions Switch 2.
- NoobFeed — Moadra review29 October 2026 review: 12 to 18 hour estimate, double jump and wings, ending and difficulty comments.
- moadra.net — Beginner guideThird-party guide checked 3 November 2026: movement list, scanner, Evolve Chambers and demo 1.1.0 healing note.