Maui The Shapeshifter

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Play on Worlds

To be announced

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map

Summary

Restore harmony as shapeshifting demigod Maui on an adventure to save his island home from all-consuming darkness in this epic 2D open-world Metroidvania.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Maui The Shapeshifter

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