The Last Cadet

unreleased canceled

Developer / Publisher: Debonair Aesthetics

Coming soon

Visual

1-Bit
side scroll

Structure

interconnected map
item gated

Combat

Ranged Combat
two stick

Features

Co-op
multiple characters

Summary

The Last Cadet is a deep sea action-driven metroidvania with elements of dread and isolation. Play one of two single player campaigns using twin-stick controls to escape a submarine sunk by an ancient monster. Also featuring two local co-op multiplayer modes at launch.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

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- Differences
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- multiple characters
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- Differences
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- Differences
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The Last Cadet

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