Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land's Latest Devlog Touches on the Turn-based Combat

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is an upcoming love letter to classic turn-based RPGs by Exquisite Laundry Pet LLC and Mega Cat Studios. The lighthearted adventure sends players to a mysterious world as a little gumball, and they can expect challenging turn-based combat!

Players can expect the following from this upcoming Game Boy Color era–inspired title, Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land:

• A lighthearted and family-friendly journey.
• A Halloween-themed world.
• Various characters to meet.
• Challenging and strategic turn-based battles.
• 8-bit–inspired visuals.
• Puzzles to tackle throughout the adventure.
• A variety of skills to help Gumball get back home.

Adam Lewis Graf, the creator of the game, had the following to say about it,

I’ve always had strong preferences about what I like in an RPG battle system, and this was the first opportunity I had to put those convictions to the test. I think a successful turn-based RPG battle system is a balancing act from a design perspective. I really try to emphasise simplicity and clarity wherever possible, so Gumball’s battle system was designed to balance that minimalistic vision with meaningful opportunities to choose your own playstyle.

In the latest devlog video, they walk viewers through the evolution of the combat mechanics. This includes some talk about their philosophy and how the in-game partners can change the flow of fights.

Watch the video for a closer look! Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land will launch on the Game Boy Color and Steam early in 2026. There's a demo available on the latter!