Psychedelic Roguelike Title Into the Unwell Debuted at Summer Game Fest

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Publisher Coffee Stain, known for games such as Goat Simulator, Valheim, and Satisfactory, took the opportunity during Summer Game Fest 2025 to introduce Into the Unwell. This debut roguelike title from the studio She Was Such A Good Horse, composed of industry veterans, combines chaotic hack-and-slash gameplay with the aesthetics of early 20th-century cartoons. The game is expected to be released “soon” in Steam Early Access for PC.

Drawing inspiration from the “rubber hose” animation of classic cartoons like Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, and early Looney Tunes, Into the Unwell plunges you into a cartoon dreamscape. The game’s visuals also help create a psychedelic world filled with anthropomorphic enemies and bizarre environments. Unlike Cuphead, which shares a similar retro influence, Into the Unwell features 3D combat and platforming, bringing a fresh approach to the genre with dynamic movement and intense battles.

Furthermore, you can expect boss fights and environmental challenges. You can dive into this chaos alone or team up with four friends in co-op as you hack and slash your way through waves of enemies. The gameplay leans into the unusual and quirky, with combat that Coffee Stain describes as “as bizarre as it is belligerent.” This combination of cooperative action and unpredictable challenges helps ensure that every playthrough is different.