AOKAKI is flexing a lot of different IPs: I can detect Shovel Knight, Hollow Knight, classic Ninja Gaiden, and the biggest one being Metroid for obvious reasons in the trailer. You play as the ronin Aokaki, who has returned home and is now out to destroy his tyrannical Shogun’s power. Lots of freedom of movement with the ability to parry and pogo, along with an original chiptune soundtrack. Sounds like developer Concha Indigo is drawing on the right influences. Here’s hoping it turns out well.

AOKAKI releases for PC in Spring of 2026. Check out the gameplay trailer below:

Go as quickly as you can and as stylishly as you dare!

AOKAKI is a fast-paced 2D platformer where you play as an isopod ronin of the same name. Explore a challenging bug-inhabited world, illustrated with charming pixelart while listening to our original soundtrack!

Features

  • Inspired by retro classics and built through a modern lens, with responsive controls and dynamic gameplay.

  • Huge freedom of movement: jump, dash, roll and much more!

  • Play a variety of fun and challenging levels with lots of secrets to discover. Replay to find new strategies and see how fast you can beat them.

  • Truly test your skills and mastery of the game in bonus platforming challenges.

  • Fight against various tough enemies. Attack, parry, riposte, pogo: use Aokaki’s diverse moves and abilities to your advantage!

  • Unlock different abilities, items and upgrades as you play. Use these new powers to approach enemies and levels in a whole new way.

The story of a samurai who forsook his honor in the name of justice

Play as Aokaki, a warrior with a great sense of justice that rebelled against his Shogun’s tyranny. When returning to his homeland after years of pilgrimage, the ronin finds himself amidst the destruction caused by his former lord, now armed with a mysterious demonic fungal power capable of corrupting and destroying life. The brave Aokaki must fight against the forces of the Shogun and of his Four Generals, in order to put an end to the treat that ravages the people of the Sanagi province.

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