Indie developer Lioncode Games has announced a release window for Wildkeepers Rising, their new bullet heaven-ish game set in a fantasy world.

Wildkeepers Rising is launching for Windows PC (via Steam) next year, sometime in spring 2025. The game is currently hosting an open alpha test.

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

Tame monsters! Slay waves of enemy hordes! Explore fantasy lands! Wildkeepers Rising is a whimsical action-RPG roguelite set in a beautiful hand-drawn world that combines the power curve of bullet heaven games with the compulsive fun of a creature collector.

With some RPG story-elements in between, you’ll face hand-drawn fantasy monsters inspired by the worlds of Akira Toriyama and Jim Henson.

Features

• Vampire Survivors meets Pokemon – Blends the ever-growing power curve of a Bullet Heaven with the compulsive fun of a creature collector. While the Guardians attack automatically, alongside your Wildkeeper, they also have powerful specials you can trigger with the push of a button.
• Satisfying Survivor-like – Wield weapons and command monster buddies in a casual, yet endlessly satisfying survivor-like. Tame a team of whimsical Guardians and decimate an endless onslaught of enemies in this hand-drawn indie adventure inspired by fantasy and anime classics.
• Hand-drawn Art Inspired by Jim Henson & Akira Toriyama – Hand-drawn creatures brim with personality, featuring stylish designs inspired by the art of Studio Ghibli, The Dark Crystal, and Dragon Ball.