Coming after Returnal, Saros marks Housemarque's return to the roguelite genre with yet another gripping dark space adventure where protagonist Arjun Devaraj faces not only the bullet hell unleashed by the many threats on planet Carcosa, but his own past.
In this complete walkthrough and guide hub, you will find anything you need to learn to master the bullet ballet that defines the experience, and have fun while doing so.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Although generally easier than Returnal, Saros has its unique quirks you need to understand from the beginning of your exploration of Carcosa to improve some of the experience's friction.
- Can You Beat the Tutorial Boss? (Consort Boss Guide)
- How to Fix Alt-Fire Controls (The Circle Button Trick)
- How to Increase Movement Speed (Traversal Boost)
Combat
Housemarque's signature bullet-hell gameplay is further refined in Saros, with new masterfully crafted mechanics that add depth to the experience without overcomplicating it.
- How to Cleanse Corruption (And Why You Shouldn't Always Do So)
- How to Parry Enemy Attacks and Projectiles
- The Best Weapons for High Damage and Stagger
- The Best Weapon to Melt Bosses (Ripsaw Chakram Guide)
- How to Get Your Favorite Weapon At The Start of Every Cycle
Character Progression
Arjun's prowess as a Soltari Enforcer increases as you explore Carcosa's biomes and take advantage of the game's character progression mechanics.
Difficulty
Saros provides granular control of the game's difficulty via dedicated gameplay mechanics and a modifier system.
Review
Is Saros worth the time of roguelike and intense third-person shooter fans? Check out our review to learn how Housemarque enhanced the Returnal formula to deliver a solid experience.
All guides based on a completed playthrough on base PlayStation 5. Screenshots captured from the same version.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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