Sunken Sky Brings Anime-Inspired Metroidvania Demo to Steam Next Fest

Krępa Słupska, Poland (February 23, 2026) | Today, developer Codenightly announced that its upcoming anime-inspired Metroidvania, Sunken Sky, will participate in February’s Steam Next Fest with a playable demo. Beginning February 23 and running through March 2, players can explore the world of Sunken Sky, swapping between three distinct heroines, each with unique abilities used to uncover a vast semi-open world.

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Watch the latest trailer for Sunken Sky: YouTube | Download

Set in a kingdom shaped by a long-standing conflict, Sunken Sky lets players step into the role of three unlikely heroes: a nameless girl eager to explore the world, a survivor driven by guilt, and a noble determined to prove their worth. Together, they must unveil their homeland’s history, overcome fearsome foes, and forge new connections in a lighthearted story centered on growth, hope, and discovery.

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Blending Metroidvania and JRPG storytelling elements, Sunken Sky is designed to be accessible for newcomers while still offering meaningful challenges for genre veterans. Drawing inspiration from titles such as Ori and the Blind Forest and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, the game establishes its own identity through hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations, with each frame showcasing a detailed world filled with hidden curiosities and treasures.

Sunken Sky Key Features

• Switch between three unlikely heroes: Take control of three distinct characters, each with unique abilities and personal motivations that shape how players explore the world.
  
• Battle fearsome foes: Face a variety of enemies, from smaller creatures to challenging boss encounters that stand in the way.
  
• Explore a vast interconnected world: Traverse a labyrinthine landscape spanning hazardous mountains, enchanted forests, and more.
  
• Dive into playful minigames: Step away from the main adventure with side activities such as cooking challenges and aerial flight segments.
  
• Discover a beautifully handcrafted world: Hundreds of hand-drawn illustrations bring a vibrant anime-inspired setting to life, filled with personality and detail.
  
• Experience an accessible adventure: Designed to welcome newcomers while offering satisfying depth for genre veterans, supported by a lighthearted story of hope and discovery.

“We are thrilled to be part of Steam Next Fest and to introduce the world of Sunken Sky to new players,” said Marcin Szmacinski, programmer and game designer at Codenightly. “Our goal during development was to bring a world filled with personality to life while making the adventure welcoming for newcomers and still retaining everything fans love about the Metroidvania genre. We can’t wait for players to experience the demo and take their first steps into the journey ahead.”

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Players can wishlist Sunken Sky and download the Steam Next Fest demo now on Steam, or learn more at sunkensky.com. The full game is planned to launch in Spring 2026.

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A full press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailers, can be found here: https://uberstrategist.link/Sunken-Sky-Press-Kit

About Sunken Sky‍

‍Sunken Sky is an original anime-inspired Metroidvania that follows three unlikely heroes as they uncover the past of their kingdom, face fearsome foes, and form new bonds along the way. Blending classic Metroidvania exploration with JRPG storytelling elements, the game is designed to welcome newcomers while offering meaningful depth for genre veterans.

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Set across a vast interconnected world spanning hazardous mountains and enchanted forests, players can switch between three unique characters, each with distinct abilities used to explore beautifully handcrafted environments filled with hidden details and discovery.

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About Codenightly

‍Codenightly is a Poland-based game development studio focused on creating character-driven experiences and immersive worlds. Made up of developers from across the globe, the team brings diverse perspectives together to craft engaging narratives and thoughtful gameplay.

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The studio’s debut title, Sunken Sky, explores a new approach to the Metroidvania genre, combining accessibility for newcomers with depth for longtime fans of the genre. Drawing on the team’s varied creative backgrounds, the project reflects Codenightly’s commitment to building memorable adventures shaped by collaboration and storytelling.

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To stay current with Codenightly, visit the official website at codenightly.com.

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