Droian

unreleased

Developer: Untitled Game Studios

Publisher: United Ghouls Studio

To be announced

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

exploration
item gated
non linear

Features

multiple endings

Themes

gore
horror
isolation
Sci-Fi

Summary

Unravel the eerie secrets of Droian, a sci-fi horror metroidvania. Guide a lone I.A.N bot through a desolate moon to save humanity, battling twisted creatures of flesh and machine. Explore dark, labyrinthine environments and uncover cryptic mysteries, where every path holds a chilling surprise.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- isolation
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- Differences
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- Differences
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