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Devolver and Doinksoft Announce Dark Scrolls, a Retro Roguelite Action Platformer for Switch and PC in 2026

A first trailer on Steam highlights co-op features, roguelite structure, and retro pixel art.

Overview

  • Devolver Digital and doinksoft revealed Dark Scrolls with an announcement trailer, screenshots, and a live Steam page.
  • The game targets a 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with no specific release date yet.
  • Dark Scrolls blends side-scrolling action with shoot ’em up-style combat and run-based roguelite progression.
  • Procedurally generated runs stitch together hand-crafted rooms featuring branching paths, tough bosses, and hidden secrets, with perks and upgrades from Bruce & Goose’s Shoppe.
  • Players can unlock nine distinct heroes with unique skills and trinkets, and play solo or in local and online co-op with mid-run revival mechanics.