Ties: Soul Link

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: North Tokyo

Coming soon

Visual

hand drawn
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
non linear

Features

equipment

Themes

gore
Sci-Fi

Summary

TIES: Soul Link is an emotional and brutal 2D metroidvania that combines action RPG with adventure platforming. Explore a decaying world in the year 2097, uncover its secrets, and face savage, bloody battles that will test your endurance and your deepest fears.

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam

Resources

Links

IGDB

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Ties: Soul Link

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