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🔎[SHOWCASE] 2026 is NOT READY for REPLACED

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🔎[SHOWCASE] 2026 is NOT READY for REPLACED

Metroidvanias are a genre of games I don't usually cover, but this upcoming title might be one of the most memorable gems of this year.

REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. It has made a lot of noise on social media after its demo released and now it stands at over 850,000 wishlists and 185,000 demo players.

The ambience, combat, and story immediately immerse you into this retro-futuristic dystopia and gives you a clear idea of the experience it will deliver and so far I'm digging it.

I believe this will be one of the biggest releases of this year and I'm excited to eventually see everything this game has prepared for us.

You can get the demo on Steam and its full release is on April 14.

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🤔What is REPLACED about?

Uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, through the eyes of its own creation, R.E.A.C.H. - an AI trapped in a human body against its will.

In an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City has become one of the Corporation’s strongholds - a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency. Step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., expose the Corporation’s hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation.

As R.E.A.C.H. grapples with unfamiliar human instincts and the weight of emotion, the city’s hidden power structures gradually come to light.

Themes of humanity, identity, and control unfold through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Every corner you explore tells a story, and every secret you expose carries a cost.
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🎮Features

  • Beautiful design – everything is being brought to life with hand-crafted pixel art enhanced by modern visual effects.
  • Immersive story – every decision you make has a price to pay.
  • Exploration and collectibles – discover the story behind every ruin by finding secrets and reading notes left behind by its previous inhabitants.
  • Dynamic combat – attack, dodge, and counter your enemies or deliver the finishing blow.
  • Platforming – navigate the environment by moving objects, climbing, jumping, and swinging to reach new areas.

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