Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX and developer 2Awesome Studio have announced Altered Alma is launching its Kickstarter and a playable demo soon.

Their stylish, cyberpunk metroidvania with RPG elements will launch its Kickstarter campaign on September 3rd alongside a playable demo for Windows PC (via Steam).

Altered Alma is expected to release in November of 2025 for Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:

Altered Alma combines the beloved classic Metroidvania formula with RPG elements, dating sim features, a slick pixel-art presentation, and a gripping story. Whether you want to beat up bad guys, find love, or just explore the beautiful cyberpunk cityscape, Neo Barcelona awaits!

Features

• A Violently Beautiful Metroidvania – Discover new routes, acquire powerful upgrades for Jack, and adapt your playstyle as you take on gangs and criminal kingpins of Neo Barcelona.
• All-Star Writing Team – The game is written by industry legends Antony Johnston (Resident Evil: Village, Dead Space) and Emma Beeby (Tails of Iron, F1 23).
• Ship, Captain and Crew – Customize The Esperanza – Jack’s spaceship and the base of operations. Upgrade The Esperanza, recruit new crew members, and make it your own. The choices you make will directly influence Jack’s abilities and playstyle.
• Forge Relationships – Bond with rich, colorful characters: reconnect with Jack’s old friends and make new ones! Recruit them to your cause, build relationships, and possibly even find love in this unforgiving world.
• Engage in Intense Combat – Master the rapid, stylish combat system and use mobility, skill, and powerful abilities to overcome the relentless onslaught of enemies.
• A Pantheon of Adversaries – Encounter lots of unique foes – from gangs of giant lizards to armies of cyborgs…and don’t forget a multitude of vicious Bosses for Jack to beat!
• Barcelona, Re-Imagined – Explore Neo Barcelona, a futuristic city based on the real thing! Featuring iconic landmarks: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and many others! Although they may not look as you expect them to…