Where to buy: Steam, Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store (Xbox)
Exploration-Driven Premise: Descend into Hallownest, a ruined underground kingdom, to solve a long-buried mystery. Players navigate interconnected environments in an open-ended structure that encourages independent exploration.
Precision Combat & Customization: Master responsive 2D dodging and slashing mechanics against a vast array of foes and epic bosses. Personalize combat builds by equipping ancient Charms and utilizing magic fueled by Soul energy.
Character Interaction & Worldbuilding: Engage with an expansive cast of eccentric and endearing NPCs. Uncover hidden narrative layers by using the Dream Nail to peer directly into the minds of both allies and adversaries.
Non-Linear Progression Systems: Chart the winding caverns using specialized cartography tools. Unlock evolving movement abilities to access new routes, catalog defeated enemies, and face the ultimate challenge in Steel Soul Mode.
Artistic Presentation & Score: Experience a moody, hand-drawn world featuring traditional frame-by-frame animation and deep parallax backgrounds, accompanied by a somber original soundtrack from Christopher Larkin.
