The indie metroidvania game launched yesterday
By Ali Shutler 21st January 2026
'MIO: Memories In Orbit'. CREDIT: Douze Dixièmes
MIO: Memories In Orbit was released yesterday (January 20) and its incredible soundtrack is now available to stream.
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Announced back in 2024, MIO: Memories In Orbit is a 2D platformer that sees gamers take control of android Mio and explore an “enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue,” known as The Vessel. “Uncover its secrets, enhance Mio’s abilities, and save the spaceship and its residents from oblivion,” reads the official description of the game.
AdvertisementMIO: Memories In Orbit had been due to launch late last year but indie developers Douze Dixièmes delayed its release due to the surprise release of fellow metroidvania game Hollow Knight: Silksong. It finally was made available yesterday for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S as well as Xbox Game Pass.
The game features an incredible soundtrack from Nicolas Gueguen, with all 75 tracks available to stream now.
“The soundtrack of Memories in Orbit mirrors the duality of the Vessel where machines and biological creatures meet, whether you’re taking in the sights or fighting for your life,” explains a statement from publishers Focus Entertainment. “Composed by Nicolas Gueguen, this 75-track album blends ambient melodies, layered synths, and live-recorded choir voices to capture the haunting atmosphere of the Vessel.”
MIO: Memories In Orbit already has a “very positive” user review score on Steam and a “generally favourable” score from critics, according to review aggregate site Metacritic. “Beautiful art with a unique atmosphere and style, Magical and dynamic music which perfectly captures each zone and boss fight. Complex battles and unique parkour. This game is a masterpiece made with love,” wrote one fan. “Silksong and now MIO, We are eating good. Soundtrack is a masterpiece too,” added another.
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