8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure

Developer: Rootless Studio

Publisher: Neowiz

Apr 8, 2021

Visual

hand drawn
monochromatic
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
fast travel
Semi-Linear

Combat

parry

Features

equipment

Summary

8Doors is a story-driven Metroidvania-style action platformer heavily influenced by Korean folktales. Play as ‘Arum’, a brave girl that has entered the realm of the afterlife in search of her father’s soul and guide her through the '8 Doors of Purgatory' to solve the mysteries that lie deep within.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch

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