The masters of the “weird but wonderful” are back. Doinksoft, the creative minds behind the monochrome charm of Gato Roboto and the gritty, umbrella-shooting action of Gunbrella, have officially set a date for their next venture into pixel-perfect chaos.
Alongside “button-mashing” publisher Devolver Digital, they’ve revealed that Dark Scrolls will launch on May 28, 2026, for both PC and Nintendo Switch.
What is Dark Scrolls?
Dark Scrolls is described as a fantasy-themed action platformer that blends the bullet-hell intensity of a “shmup” with the addictive “just one more go” loop of a roguelite. If you’ve played a Doinksoft title before, you know to expect crunchy pixel art, satisfying sound design, and a healthy dose of the bizarre.
Key Features to Get Stoked About:
- A Wild Roster: Forget your standard fantasy heroes. While you can play as an axe-throwing warrior or a spell-slinging magician, you can also opt for a rat playing a saxophone, an alien, or even a dog.
- Solo or Co-op: The game supports both local and online co-op. You can tackle the scrolling dungeons with a friend, combining powers and reviving each other when the screen-filling bosses inevitably get the upper hand.
- Arcade Alchemy: As you progress, you’ll visit Bruce & Goose’s Shoppe to spend your hard-earned coins on perks and allies. Stacking these abilities allows for “Arcade Alchemy,” leading to the kind of screen-clearing destruction usually reserved for legendary arcade cabinets.
- Procedural Mastery: Every run is stitched together from hand-crafted rooms, ensuring that while the layout is new every time, the level design remains tight and intentional.
Mark Your Calendars
With its blend of retro aesthetics and modern, high-reward mechanics, Dark Scrolls looks set to be another indie darling in Devolver’s crown. Whether you’re looking for a deep solo challenge or a chaotic co-op session with a saxophone-playing rodent, May 28 can’t come soon enough.
Dark Scrolls launches May 28 on Steam and the Nintendo eShop. > “It’s finally happening. Get in, weirdo, we’re going shopping.” — Doinksoft on X
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