Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at Steam
Waiting could save up to $2.25, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $1.49 (March 2018)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | $3.74 | $14.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $14.84 | $14.99 | Buy |
Wrestling moves double as both weapons and keys in Guacamelee! Gold Edition, an exploration-driven platformer in the Metroidvania mold, set in a world drawn from Mexican culture and folklore. The hero is a luchador, and moves such as the Rooster Uppercut serve in combat and also for reaching new places, so fighting and platforming feed into each other. A dimension-swap mechanic shifts the world between two states, revealing hidden areas that are otherwise unreachable.
A second player can join in local co-op, and the Gold Edition is a fuller release of the game. It suits fans of Metroidvanias and melee brawlers who enjoy colorful, folklore-inspired settings and are happy to backtrack as new abilities unlock.
Trailer and screenshots are from the publisher. Tap a screenshot to enlarge it.
| Developer | Drinkbox Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Drinkbox Studios, Kepler Ghost |
| Released | Aug 8, 2013 |
| Metacritic | 88 / 100 |
| Languages | 6: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7, 8, XP, 2000 and Vista | - |
| Processor | 2 Ghz+ | - |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM | - |
| Graphics | Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM | - |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | - |
| Storage | 800 MB available space | - |
| Additional Notes | Supports Xbox 360 Controller and other XInput-compatible controllers | - |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Headset for co-op voice chat
Guacamelee! Gold Edition is better with friends on voice. The Cloud III has a clear detachable mic; the G733 goes wireless for long co-op nights.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless HeadsetMonitor for the best visuals
Show off Guacamelee! Gold Edition on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorMicrophone
For crisp voice chat or streaming Guacamelee! Gold Edition, a desk mic beats any headset mic. The AM8 is a great USB starter; the QuadCast S is the creator favorite.
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Upgrade pickHyperX QuadCast SController
Guacamelee! Gold Edition plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerLow-latency mouse
Fast aim in Guacamelee! Gold Edition needs a light mouse with a quick wireless link. The G305 is a cheap lag-free wireless pick; the Superlight 2 is what pros use.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2Steam Deck storage
Guacamelee! Gold Edition runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $1.49 in March 2018.
The best current price we found is $3.74 at Steam, against a usual price of $14.99.
Wait. Wait. $3.74 is 151% above its lowest price on record ($1.49). Next big sale: Steam Winter Sale, in 37 days.
