The 2D action roguelike game, Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse, is coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam) on March 5, 2026. This was announced by publisher Pocketpair Publishing and developer Frontside 180 Studio.
Here is an overview of the game, via Pocketpair Publishing:
About
Explore a challenging world blending Metroidvania and roguelite elements, powered by a mysterious cursed hat! Master different kinds of magic or take control of enemies to descend to the depths. Return with valuable loot to upgrade your village, earn a living, and become stronger for your next adventure. Play solo or team up with up to three friends!
Authentic 2D action
React to enemy attacks, cast spells, and cleverly use your surroundings to succeed! Each time you play, the dungeons – like ancient ruins and lush gardens – are newly created, offering a unique experience. Expect to encounter tricky obstacles and puzzles that stand between you and your goal.
Possession System
Control your foes with a magical hat! Steal their special abilities to create new strategies and dominate in combat!
Rebuild a Ruined Village
Gather resources from dungeons to rebuild destroyed villages, construct new buildings, and start farming. Grow food and create potions in your village to get ready for upcoming fights!
Multiplayer
Team up with up to three friends and explore dungeons together! You can connect with players from all over.
Key Features
- Metroidvania x roguelite with an emphasis on exploration.
- Sophisticated and tactilely designed player character controls.
- Possession system where hats can possess enemies and use their unique abilities.
- Traditional Japanese hand-drawn limited animation is used for character 2D animation.
- Thickly painted backgrounds with depth, as if you are travelling through a world of picture books and cut-out pictures.
- Learn actions such as double-jump from artefacts to explore new areas.
- Constantly changing play style depending on the synergy of “traits” associated with magic and items.
- Intense battles with tough bosses. It will take more than just memorizing boss patterns to defeat them without taking damage…
- Rebuild your village. Strengthen yourself through building and production to prepare for the next adventure.
- Explore different terrain each time you play through procedurally generated dungeons.
- Multiplayer support. Up to four players can delve into the dungeon together!
Watch a new trailer below.
Release Date Trailer
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