It’s dangerous to go alone—so bring friends!
CULT Games and Kyoto-based studio 17-BIT have officially revealed their latest wild creation: Awaysis, a chaotic, physics-powered action RPG packed with dungeon crawling, slide-kicking, and hot-tub frogs. Now live on Steam, the upcoming game features 4-player co-op, both online and local, allowing friends to team up and battle the Dark Lord of Darkness, as well as unravel the secrets of the mystical floating relic known as the Awaysis.
📽️ Check out the Announcement Trailer to see it in action.
Dungeon Mayhem, Reinvented
Awaysis is not your standard fantasy romp. It’s a retro-aesthetic dungeon brawler that throws physics into the mix, with combat driven by momentum, traversal, and ragdoll-powered chaos. Players can jump, slam, slide, and bonk enemies (and each other) off the map, making every battle feel as absurd as it is strategic.
You’ll gear up with your oddball crew and explore a visually rich floating world that combines ancient temples with arcade action. Whether you’re facing the game’s mobs solo or bringing along a few pals, Awaysis’s emergent systems mean no two fights are the same.
Multiplayer & Fight Party Mode
Multiplayer is baked into the core of the game. Up to four players can join forces, either online or through local couch co-op, for the primary campaign. Then, for those moments where cooperation gives way to competition, the Fight Party PvP mode lets players unleash their full chaos potential and challenge each other for personal glory.
And for fans heading to Kyoto this year, the BitSummit hands-on demo will be the first public chance to dive into this madness, playable at 17-BIT’s booth (IP3-08).
Key Features:
- Physics-Driven Combat: Slide, bonk, and collide through enemies with reactive physics and tight arcade controls.
- Chaotic Co-op & PvP: Team up in 4-player co-op or destroy friendships in Fight Party PvP.
- Ragtag Heroes & Hilarious Quests: Help an unlikely crew (including a hot-tub-loving frog) save the Awaysis.
- Dynamic Difficulty & Loot: Adaptive spawning keeps every battle fresh as you hunt down powerful enchanted loot.
- Epic Retro Soundtrack: The legendary Hip Tanaka (Metroid, EarthBound) delivers an 8-bit infused soundtrack that slaps hard.
About the Team
17-BIT is an award-winning indie studio based in Kyoto, Japan, known for merging retro genres with modern flair. For over 16 years, they’ve reimagined arcade gameplay with cutting-edge physics, tech, and style.
CULT Games is a London-based publisher with a focus on community-driven, extraordinary games. With Awaysis, they’re teaming up with 17-BIT to deliver one of the most stylish and ridiculous action RPGs in recent memory.
Wishlist Awaysis today on Steam and prepare to slidekick your way to dungeon dominance!
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