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Filtration scored 72/100 on Steam Analyzer — Good for a Puzzle Platformer capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Add a recognizable gameplay element or character silhouette (e.g., a stylized robot or ion cell shape) to clarify the jump/blast platformer loop.

Capsule scores by dimension

• Genre Clarity: 7/10 — Arcade action vibe clear. The neon circuit board aesthetic and geometric shapes strongly suggest a sci-fi action or puzzle-action game. At TINY size, the bright colored icons and grid-like layout communicate a tech or arcade genre feel, though the specific mechanic (jump/blast platformer) isn't immediately obvious. The Ion Cell reference and robotic elements support the indie action positioning.
• Title Readability: 8/10 — Logo readable at all sizes. The cyan neon 'filtration' text is bold, high-contrast, and sits on a controlled dark background with clear letter spacing. At TINY size, the word remains legible due to the thick neon stroke and strong cyan-to-dark value separation. The central oval framing keeps focus and prevents the text from being lost in peripheral clutter.
• Contrast & Color: 8/10 — Vibrant neon pops well. Cyan, magenta, orange, and green neon elements create strong saturation and excellent value separation against the dark #1b2838 background. The bright colored icons and logo remain visually distinct even at TINY size, and in grayscale the cyan and orange gradients maintain clear light-dark hierarchy. The neon effect is consistent and clean without muddy mid-tones.
• Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10 — Stylized neon aesthetic distinct. The circuit-board neon design is polished and cohesive, with intentional UI-inspired elements (target circles, cross icons, gauge symbols) that hint at a futuristic or digital theme. While neon synthwave is a recognizable style in indie games, this execution feels craft-focused and not generic. The visual storytelling suggests tech exploration or combat, though it leans more toward a premium look than a unique mechanic reveal.
• Brand Consistency: 6/10 — Neon style consistent internally. The capsule maintains consistent cyan neon framing, color palette (magenta, orange, green accents), and circuit-board icon language throughout. There is a recognizable identity in the neon aesthetic, though without reference to the 5 store screenshots, it is difficult to assess whether this palette and motif are reinforced across all marketing materials. The style is coherent but not yet iconic or uniquely memorable.
• Composition: 7/10 — Clear focal point, balanced layout. The cyan oval containing 'filtration' anchors the center and draws the eye effectively at all sizes. Supporting neon icons surround the logo in a balanced grid, creating depth and visual interest without overwhelming the title. At TINY size, the central logo dominates and the peripheral elements remain readable, though some icons on the far edges risk being cropped if Steam's banner system clips aggressively.

What works

• Strong neon contrast. Cyan, magenta, orange, and green hues pop sharply against the dark background and remain visually distinct at tiny thumbnail size.
• Legible logo anchor. The centered 'filtration' text in bold cyan neon is readable at all viewing scales and immediately captures attention.
• Intentional art direction. The circuit-board and sci-fi icon language feel polished and purposeful, signaling a premium indie title rather than a generic template.

What hurts the capsule

• Peripheral icon clarity at tiny size. Smaller neon icons at the edges become difficult to distinguish as individual elements at TINY size and risk losing detail under low attention scrolling.
• Genre mechanic ambiguity. While sci-fi action is clear, the specific gameplay loop (jump, bounce, blast, puzzle-solve) is not visually communicated; it could resemble a rhythm game, puzzle game, or shooter.
• Limited brand memory hook. The neon aesthetic is stylish but does not establish an iconic character, mascot, or signature motif that would be immediately recognizable in subsequent marketing materials.

Priority fixes

1. [genre_clarity] Add a recognizable gameplay element or character silhouette (e.g., a stylized robot or ion cell shape) to clarify the jump/blast platformer loop.
2. [composition] Test edge-icon safety margins against Steam's standard capsule crop zones and consider shifting the most recognizable icons closer to center to preserve readability at tiny size.
3. [brand_consistency] Ensure the neon palette and circuit-board motif appear consistently across all 5 store screenshots and main hero art to build iconic brand recall.

Store copy priority fixes

1. [uniqueness] Replace 'bigger, better, and full of surprises' with a specific differentiator, e.g., 'From the developer that brought you Quaternion comes a ball-rolling platformer where Modules fundamentally change how you solve puzzles—not just your power, but your approach.'
2. [tone_match] Inject cyberpunk vocabulary and atmosphere into the short description to align with tags, e.g., 'Navigate the fractured remnants of the Amali's pocket dimensions, hacking your way through robotic guardians with stolen technology.'
3. [audience_targeting] Add explicit difficulty and playstyle signals, e.g., 'Built for precision platformer fans who love exploring every secret: expect tricky jumps, elaborate puzzles, and optional collectibles for completionists.'
4. [hook_strength] Strengthen the opening by leading with the Module mechanic as the hook: 'Equip modular upgrades to fundamentally change how your ball moves through 12 pocket dimensions filled with robotic threats and mind-bending puzzles.'

Related guides

• Steam page optimisation — Capsule, copy, screenshots, tags — the full Steam page conversion stack.
• Capsule design best practices — The six dimensions every Steam capsule has to win.

Steam app ID: 3415080 · Tags: Puzzle Platformer, Collectathon, 3D Platformer, Precision Platformer, Puzzle