Venture to the Vile

Developer: Studio Cut to Bits

Publisher: Aniplex

May 22, 2024

Visual

2.5D
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

action
chase scene
parry

Features

cosmetics
multiple endings

Themes

gothic
steampunk

Sub-Genre

Summary

Dive into the strange town of Rainybrook, taken over by the “Vile” in this 2.5D metroidvania! Fight your way through treacherous terrains and defeat formidable bosses to absorb their powers! Will you save the town and find your missing friend Ella — or will you give in to the monster you've become?

Last updated August 17, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Demo
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4

Resources

Links

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- action
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- 2.5D
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MV Temperature
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- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- multiple endings
- RPG
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MV Temperature
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- action
- gothic
- RPG
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- Differences
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- parry
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- item gated
- pixel
- equipment
- fantasy
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- Demo Available
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- side scroll
- action
- parry
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
- Differences
- item gated
- pixel
- boss gated
- combo combat
- equipment
- fantasy
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