Dhalman

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Minnapad Pte. Ltd.

2027

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
story gated
linear

Combat

action

Summary

DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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