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2026 PCNintendo Switch

An atmospheric pixel-art Metroidvania with fast swordplay and stolen runic magic. You explore a huge, dangerous world full of foes and strange allies.

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  • Fantasy setting
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

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