Mexican Folklore
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The Metroidvania I've wanted for 3 years is finally out next year, and it looks like Mexican Castlevania: "Alucard's suit is like 90% of a mariachi suit already"
Mariachi Legends, a Metroidvania heavily inspired by Mexican folklore and cuisine, has announced a release date of April 27, 2027. A new trailer showcased its pixel art, combat animations, and vibrant Mexican street market settings. Creative director Miguel Hasson drew parallels between Alucard's suit and a mariachi outfit.
Where Dolls Hang, the Horror Game Inspired by Mexico's Real-Life Island of Dolls, Lets Players Watch Full-Length Horror Movies In-Game
Steelkrill Studio's upcoming psychological survival horror game, Where Dolls Hang, will allow players to watch full-length public-domain horror films within the game world. Inspired by Mexican folklore and the real-life Island of Dolls, the game features detective investigation mechanics, survival elements, and exploration.
Once Upon a Time in Revolutionary Mexico: Dark Adelita Now Available on Steam!
Brain-dead Rabbit Games and indie.io have released Dark Adelita on Steam, a side-scrolling shooter inspired by Mexican folklore and history. Players control Angela, an adelita, fighting supernatural threats with various weapons in levels based on Mexican states. The game is available for PC for $5.99 USD.
Dark Adelita Launches May 5 on Steam
Dark Adelita, a sidescrolling action game rooted in Mexican folklore, is set to launch on PC via Steam on May 5, 2026. Developed by Brain-dead Rabbit Games and published by indie.io, the game follows Angela as she battles supernatural creatures inspired by ancient Mexican myths during the Mexican Revolution. It features fast-paced combat, retro pixel art, and a historical horror setting.
Mexican Folklore, Sidescrolling Mayhem, and Retro Graphics: Dark Adelita to Release on Steam on May 5
Brain-dead Rabbit Games and indie.io announced that Dark Adelita will release on Steam for PC on May 5, 2026. The sidescrolling shooter features fast-paced gameplay inspired by Mexican folklore and the Mexican Revolution, where players control Angela fighting against mythical creatures.