"I wish I had the formula" – 2Awesome Studio on navigating indie development while creating Altered Alma, its biggest project to date

Last week, indie publisher Critical Reflex hosted its annual showcase , featuring a host of hard-to-define titles including Altered Alma , a cyberpunk-infused Metroidvania from Barcelona-based 2Awesome Studio. 2Awesome is finalizing its largest title to date, which raised over €260,000 from more than 5,100 Kickstarter backers . Launched in 2024, the campaign initially aimed for €40,000. As Altered Alma nears completion, 2Awesome co-founder Alexander Santiago tells GamesIndustry.biz that the team is optimistic about the game's launch. "Wishlist numbers are looking really good; we featured in Steam First and had a really good reception. We're always going to different events.