The Wicked Souls

unreleased canceled

Developer / Publisher: Konsonautic

Coming soon

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
item gated
non linear
story gated

Combat

action

Features

multiple endings
skill tree

Themes

fantasy

Summary

The Wicked Souls is a Metroidvania with a strong focus on an exciting and imaginative story. Explore the mysterious tower in the afterlife with the postman Bones and his mischievous companion Dietrich and uncover its secrets.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam
- Demo

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