Mask of Soul

Developer: XION ENTERTAINMENT

Publisher: XIONPLUS

Mar 26, 2026

Visual

side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
boss gated
Semi-Linear

Combat

parry

Themes

fantasy

Sub-Genre

Souls-like

Summary

Mask of Soul is a 2D metroidvania action-adventure where you play as Cheong-oh Chasa, gatekeeper of the Underworld, tracking spirits beneath the Red Moon. Use parry combat and mask abilities to explore an oriental dark fantasy world inspired by Korean mythology.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

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