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Top Hat Studios business and news from across the web.- Dark Fairytale MetroidVania Well Dweller Steam Demo LiveA demo for the dark fairytale Metroidvania game Well Dweller is now available on Steam. Developed by Kyle Thompson and Top Hat Studios, the demo features the opening sequence, major environments, and boss encounters. Well Dweller is also planned for release on Nintendo Switch later this year.
- Demo For Dark Fairy Tale Metroidvania Well Dweller Now Available On SteamTop Hat Studios and developer Kyle Thompson have released a demo for their dark fairy tale Metroidvania, Well Dweller, on Steam. The demo features the game's opening sequence and early boss encounters, offering a glimpse into the whimsical yet morbid world. The full game is slated for release in 2026 on PC and Nintendo Switch.
Top Hat Studios Reveals 2D Atmospheric Horror Action Metamorphosis, Demo Available on SteamTop Hat Studios revealed Metamorphosis, a 2D atmospheric horror action game developed by luxan, during its Spring Showcase. Players control Aria, a nun seeking redemption in a dead world filled with demons and puzzles. A demo featuring significant content is now available on Steam, though controller support is partial.
MotorSlice gets May 2026 release on consoles and PC — MP3s & NPCsMotorSlice, an action-adventure game featuring parkour and combat, is set to release on May 5 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Developed by Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, Inc., the game casts players as a girl named P who must use her chainsaw and agility to survive a post-apocalyptic world filled with rogue machines. A demo is currently available on Steam.
MOTORSLICE: Chainsaw-Wielding Protagonist Takes On Megastructure May 5Regular Studio's upcoming indie action-adventure game, MOTORSLICE, will launch on May 5, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Family platforms. The game features a chainsaw-wielding protagonist named 'P' tasked with destroying mechanical entities within a dying megastructure, blending fluid parkour, fast-paced combat, and a melancholic atmosphere.- Kevin Afghani Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorVoice actor Kevin Afghani, known for his work as the current voice of Mario and Luigi, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA, from June 20-21. Afghani has also lent his voice to games like Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
- Top Hat Studios Reveals Standout Games Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026Top Hat Studios showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming indie games during their Spring Showcase 2026. The event featured new trailers, publishing announcements, and demo drops for titles such as the horror action game METAMORPHOSIS, the first-person action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Family on May 5, 2026. Other revealed games include the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the 3D adventure Twinkle's Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld with a new demo, the metroidvania Well Dweller with an upcoming demo, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
- Top Hat Studios Presents: Spring Showcase 2026 Highlights Multiple Indie ReleasesTop Hat Studios held its Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new trailers, publishing deals, and release dates for several indie titles. The showcase featured games like the horror title METAMORPHOSIS, the dark fantasy action-adventure HALLOW BLADE, and the parkour game MOTORSLICE, which is set for a May 5 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Other announcements included the aerial roguelike DELIVERY MUST COMPLETE, the musical platformer Twinkle’s Galactic Tour, the horror RPG The Backworld, the Metroidvania Well Dweller, and the survival horror BECROWNED.
- MotorSlice parkours onto PC, PS5, and Xbox on May 5thMotorSlice, an anime parkour action-adventure game from Regular Studio and publisher Top Hat Studios, will launch on May 5th, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. The game features fluid parkour mechanics, fast-paced combat, and a unique visual style, with voice acting by Kira Buckland.
- MOTORSLICE Launches May 5 with Parkour Combat and Chainsaw TraversalTop Hat Studios and Regular Studio announced that their post-apocalyptic action-adventure parkour title MOTORSLICE will launch on May 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. The game features parkour traversal, chainsaw mechanics, and a fully voiced story with Kira Buckland as the voice of the protagonist P.
- Horror Action Game 'METAMORPHOSIS' Announced with Demo Plans on PCPublisher Top Hat Studios and developer luxan have announced the 2D pixel art horror action game METAMORPHOSIS for PC. Players control Aria, a nun seeking absolution, in a game that emphasizes exploration and survival. A demo is planned featuring a portion of the opening area, including multiple weapons, enemy types, bosses, and items.
Top Hat Studios Reveals Indie Lineup at Spring Showcase 2026Top Hat Studios showcased its upcoming indie game lineup at the Spring Showcase 2026, revealing new titles like Metamorphosis and Hallow Blade, alongside release updates and demos for others. The showcase featured a variety of genres including horror, action, and platforming, highlighting the studio's growing portfolio of distinct indie projects.- Hallow Blade Trailer Showcases First-Person Dark Fantasy Combat and ProgressionPublisher Top Hat Studios and developer Xekvera have released a new trailer for their upcoming PC game, Hallow Blade. The first-person dark fantasy adventure features fast-paced swordplay, a sentient weapon that evolves, and character progression through gear and abilities. Players will explore a fallen kingdom, unlock new paths, and restore fast-travel points.
- Twinkle’s Galactic Tour Trailer Highlights Music-Based 3D Platforming by Frogun DeveloperA new trailer for Twinkle's Galactic Tour, a 3D platformer from developer Molegato and publisher Top Hat Studios, has been released. The game features low-poly visuals inspired by 90s anime and integrates music-based gameplay where enemy patterns and platforms sync to the beat. Players explore hub areas, complete side missions, and craft upgrades, with optional challenges like time trials also available.
- Horror RPG 'The Backworld' Reveals New Trailer; PC Demo Now LivePublisher Top Hat Studios and developer Numor Games have released a new trailer and a PC demo for their horror RPG, The Backworld. The game features player choice in survival, a sanity mechanic, and companion recruitment. The demo covers the opening areas of the fractured multiverse RPG.
- Delivery Must Complete Announced as Aerial Roguelike with Arcade CombatPublisher Top Hat Studios announced Delivery Must Complete, an aerial roguelike with arcade combat from developer Yoyoyollie, coming to PC via Steam. The game features combo-driven flight mechanics, procedural maps, and upgradeable aircraft, tasking players with delivering packages through warzones.
- Metroidvania 'Well Dweller' Demo Launches April 23 on PCTop Hat Studios announced that the metroidvania game Well Dweller, created by Kyle Thompson, will receive a playable demo on PC via Steam on April 23, 2026. Players control Glimmer, a bird on a quest to defeat a queen and rescue their family in a dark fairy-tale world. The gameplay features traditional metroidvania exploration, ability unlocks, combat, puzzles, and collectible trinkets.
- Becrowned Trailer Highlights Psychological Survival Horror Ahead of Fall 2026 ReleaseTop Hat Studios and 13th Street Studio have released a new trailer for their upcoming psychological survival horror game Becrowned, scheduled for a PC release in Fall 2026. Players control Richard Torrance, who is trapped in a nightmare world ruled by the Omen Raven, where his fears manifest. The game features exploration, puzzles, resource management, combat, and a nonlinear narrative with multiple endings.
Psychological horror game BECROWNED launches this fallPublisher Top Hat Studios and developer 13th Street Studio announced that their psychological horror game BECROWNED will launch in fall 2026 for Windows PC via Steam. The game features a nonlinear storyline with multiple endings, classic survival horror elements, and a unique retro-inspired visual style.
Twinkle’s Galactic Tour gets new “Wildest Dream” trailerTop Hat Studios and developer Molegato have released a new trailer, titled "Wildest Dream," for their upcoming sci-fi 3D platformer, Twinkle’s Galactic Tour. The game features a 90s anime-inspired art style and gameplay that incorporates musical elements, with actions synchronized to the beat of songs. Twinkle’s Galactic Tour is currently in development for Windows PC via Steam.