With the gaming announcement season underway, gamers have had plenty to mull over as they plan out the rest of 2025. There was the PlayStation State of Play showcase, the Summer Game Fest showing, the debut of the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, the Xbox Games Showcase, and also, the PC Gaming Show. It is the latter that has given us a surprise in the form of Morbid Metal, a roguelite action title from developer Screen Juice and Ubisoft.
At its core, it’s all about unique abilities and stylish combat, underpinned by the four different characters that you can switch between at any given moment. By mastering the switching and the various skills, players can unleash damaging and flashy combos to destroy their enemies.
Levels in the game are semi-procedurally generated, with tons of dangerous enemies lying in wait, leading to powerful bosses that will test your mettle. Expect to see different biomes at play as well, ranging from futuristic and grim desolate wastelands to the lush greenery of overgrown ruins.
As you progress in Morbid Metal, you will be able to upgrade the four characters and their skills, getting even stronger to handle the increased threat. As long as you are able to stay alive, you can reap the benefits and discover engaging new ways to fight. However,once you die, it’s all going to go away.
Just like the genre, there are permanent upgrades on hand that will help make your next run easier, and the only way to unlock the mysteries of this deadly new world in Morbid Metal is to keep going no matter the cost.
If shapeshifting combat is something that piques your interest, you will be happy to know that a demo for Morbid Metal is already live. The game is set to launch into Early Access on Steam this August 20.
