Roguelike character action game Morbid Metal will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 20, publisher Ubisoft and developer SCREEN JUICE announced. A demo is available now.
The demo features one biome, the ability to unlock new playable character Ekku, and “Shapeshift Combat,” allowing players to execute perfect Dodge Counters, chain stylish combos, and “seamless” transformations.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Morbid Metal is an action-packed roguelite, in which players can shapeshift between four different characters in real-time, all with unique active abilities and stylish attacks. Rapidly switch characters and combine abilities to slaughter enemies in stylish fashion.
Progress through stunning, semi-procedurally generated levels, fighting through hordes of enemies and powerful bosses in various environmental biomes, ranging from desolate wastelands of the far future, to the overgrown ruins of mankind.
Upgrade your characters and progressively grow stronger to annihilate your enemies. But beware: death is closer than you think, and if he gets you, you start all over again.
Action-Packed Combat
In Morbid Metal, you can expect high octane, fast paced action, with dozens of stylish moves to wreak havoc upon your enemies. With a single press of a button, rapidly shapeshift into deadly characters, each with their own unique move sets, active abilities and of course a signature special skill. Use attacks and active abilities of multiple characters to unleash powerful combos upon hordes of deadly machines and fight your way through beautiful and challenging levels.
Fight, Upgrade, Die, Repeat
Pick your team of up to four characters and jump right into the action! With each enemy slaughtered, each level cleared, become stronger by unlocking impactful upgrades and engaging new ways to battle. But if you die, it’s all gone. Permanently unlock and upgrade characters to grow more powerful each time you fight your way through the semi-procedurally generated levels of a far future to ultimately uncover the mystery of this deadly new world.
Key Features
- Action-packed combat.
- Realtime shapeshifting.
- Stylish combos.
- Next-generation graphics.
- Diverse environments.
- Semi-procedurally generated levels.
- Run-based rogue-lite gameplay.
- Unique and satisfying upgrades.
- Permanent upgrades and character unlocks.
- Rich lore and compelling world of the distant future.
Watch a new trailer below.
Early Access Release Date Trailer
Update 07/17/25: The Early Access launch of Morbid Metal has been delayed to fall 2025.
“The response to the demo has been incredible,” SCREEN JUICE said in a statement. “Thank you to everyone who played, shared feedback, and supported the game. It’s been really encouraging, and your input has given us a lot to think about. If you haven’t got the chance to try it, it’s still available and not going anywhere for now!
“To make sure we do justice to that feedback and deliver the best experience possible, we’ve decided to take a bit more time before launching into Early Access. This will help us refine key systems, improve performance, and ensure the game meets your expectations.”