Finish Line Games Announces 'DeadRoot' for PC and Xbox Series X|S
The announcement introduces a distinctive Metroidvania-style action game with a snail protagonist, expanding the indie lineup from the Future Games Show.
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Finish Line Games announced 'DeadRoot,' a brutal medieval action adventure set in an insect-sized world, during the Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 on June 7, 2026. Players control Kitt, a lone snail warrior, fighting flies and rats, exploring dungeons, and gaining abilities from allies. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S.
Players take on the role of Kitt, a lone snail warrior who slashes through enemies like flies and rats, challenges giant bosses, and explores dungeons in a world where insects are the scale of life. The game incorporates Metroidvania elements: allies and masters grant new abilities that open up routes. Footage shows Kitt rolling while swinging a sword and using its shell to guard against attacks. 'DeadRoot' is planned for release on PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S. A release window has not been announced.
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