Devolver Digital Direct 2023 Overview
The final event of today, on the 8th of June 2023, is none other than the Devolver Digital Direct! With various games announced and some demos, here's everything that transpired throughout Devolver Digital Direct!
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood
- Developer: Deconstructeam
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Adventure, Interactive Fiction
- Release Date: 2023
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a narrative title where you'll play as Fortuna — a fortune-telling witch that has been condemned to exile on an asteroid home. Explore themes of identity, community, and personal responsibility as you help her get her freedom back.
Sludge Life 2
- Developer: Terri Vellmann, Doseone
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Adventure, Action-Adventure
- Release Date: 27th of June 2023
- Platforms: PC
In SLUDE LIFE 2, you'll explore a wacky world in an FPS action-adventure setting. This bizarre title will have players find out what happened to Big Mud — a rapping frog — who vanished and who happens to be the protagonist's closest homie.
Bleak Sword DX
- Developer: more8bit
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Action Roguelike, Hack and Slash
- Release Date: Out now!
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Check out our review here!
Bleak Sword DX — a previously mobile title — might draw you in at first thanks to its artstyle, which catches the eye thanks to its colour choice and angles, but will keep you coming back for more thanks to its action roguelike gameplay!
KarmaZoo
- Developer: Pastagames
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Action, Casual
- Release Date: Summer 2023
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
KarmaZoo's approach to a multiplayer title is unique and refreshing, as in the game, there will be up to 10 random players cooperating with each other to meet the goals. Using the unique abilities of the 50 available characters, players will need to find cooperation despite not knowing each other! And the best part? The better a person you are, the more Karma you get, the more characters you can unlock!
Hellboy Web of Wyrd
- Developer: Upstream Arcade
- Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: To be announced
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
Fans of the Hellboy comics will be happy to know that Hellboy Web of Wyrd is coming out soon! This roguelike action brawler's story comes from a partnership between Hellboy's creator, Mike Mignola, and Dark Horse Comics to bring a satisfying narrative alongside epic combat!
Shadows of the Damned Remastered
In a funny and short video, Devolver Digital announced the remake for Shadows of the Damned! Learn more about it when the Grasshopper Direct 2023 goes live on the 15th of June at 05:00 am!
Wizard with a Gun
- Developer: Galvanic Games
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: 2023
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Wizard with a Gun is a cooperative sandbox survival title where you'll be dropped into magical wilderness teaming with arcane mysterious and dangerous creatures. Whether you tackle the world alone or with a friend, you'll spend tons of time collecting loot, crafting items, and outfiting your wizard however you like!
Talos Principle 2
- Developer: Croteam
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Adventure, Single-player
- Release Date: 2023
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
The Talos Principle 2 is just as thought-provoking and head-scratching as the first, as you'll walk through a gorgeous land, solving puzzles, and exploring even deeper philosophical themes than the first entry!
Baby Steps
- Developer: Gabe Cuzzillo, Maxi Boch, Bennett Foddy
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: 2024
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5
In Baby Steps, you'll take on the role of Nate — an unemployed man who feels worthless and bad, until he learns to just put one foot in front of the other. In this lengthy trek up the mountain, you'll have to fight against fully-simulated physics as you explore the world at your own pace! Remember: just one step at a time.
Human Fall Flat 2
- Developer: No Brakes Games
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Release Date: To be announced
- Platforms: PC
The sequel to the hilarious co-op puzzle title, Human Fall Flat, invites everyone to return for some more physics-based platforming. Clumsy about with friends and family while you explore the brand-new levels, customise your character, and (hopefully) cry of laughter!
And there you have it! Some pretty phenomenal titles coming from Devolver as usual. Feel free to let us know in the comments which ones you loved the most!
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