Studio Loading, Kibou Entertainment, and Alunite Inc. announced that the retro action-puzzle game will come to Steam on July 13. The game, previously released as a physical Game Boy cartridge, will be published by Alunite Inc. with a demo available now.
About ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK
Funded on Kickstarter with over €16,000 raised, more than double its initial goal, Orpheus: To Hell and Back brings the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to life in glorious 8-bit, 80s chibi-anime style.
Set in a stylized vision of ancient Greece and the underworld, players take control of Orpheus as he descends into Hades to rescue his lost love. The game blends classic puzzle-solving with action elements, featuring environmental challenges and enemies that can be manipulated through the magical power of Orpheus’ lyre. Players can perform different melodies to charm, put enemies to sleep, or instil fear, opening multiple strategic paths through each level.
ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK embraces the limitations and charm of retro hardware while expanding its reach with a PC release on Steam.
Key Features
- Music-based combat: Use three lyre melodies to charm, slow or repel enemies and push them into traps.
- Action-puzzle gameplay: Navigate the depths of Hades across a series of puzzle levels.
- 80s chibi-anime aesthetic: Adorable pixel art and original chiptune music.
- Retro authenticity: Originally released as a physical Game Boy Color cartridge.
- Available in English and Japanese.
ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK will come to Steam on July 13, with a retail price of $2.99. Stay tuned for more gaming news here on Miso!
