Try the Demo of Upcoming Flame-Wielding Metroidvania on Steam!

Lausanne, Switzerland - January 27 2026 | Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce that the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 is out now on Steam, and will remain available for the coming weeks in the context of the coming Steam Next Fest. Available in 10 languages, the demo lets players explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, engage with the combat system, and discover elements of the narrative. This first demo has been carefully adapted to avoid major lore or structural spoilers from the full release, scheduled for later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania in which you play as Ardeshir, bearer of the Enduring Flame, who sets out to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the forgotten city of Ytash in order to break the curse that has consumed his homeland

“Nocturnal 2 is our first fully self funded title. It was, and still is, a risky move, but it gave us the time and creative freedom to work on a game that we feel is more complete and polished than the first installment.To reach the level of quality we are aiming for, the road ahead remains long, and player feedback is essential. We are looking forward to having players explore this first introduction to the city of Ytash,” says Gabriel Sonderegger, co director of the game.

Main Features

• Explore an interconnected city plunged into obscurity and unlock new routes as you return with fresh abilities
• Immerse yourself in an atmospheric hand drawn game inspired by Persian architecture.
• Control a fast, flexible character built for smooth, expressive movement and combat.
• Uncover secret endings that expand the island’s mysteries.
• Enjoy a minimalist experience, shaped by its atmosphere and the sense of discovery.

Useful Links

• Studio website: www.sunnysidegames.ch
• X/Twitter: https://x.com/SunnysideGames
• Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2847780/YTASH__A_Nocturnal_Poem

ABOUT SUNNYSIDE GAMES

We're a team passionate about 2D animation and video games. We've been developing games since 2013, with recent releases including Nocturnal (available on all platforms) and the Apple Arcade line-up title Towaga: Among Shadows.

Article by: Susan N.

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Atmospheric Metroidvania Demo Out Available on Nintendo Switch and Steam

Lausanne, Switzerland - January 7 2026 | Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce the arrival of the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 this January 27 on Steam. With over one hour of gameplay, the demo will allow players to explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, experience the combat system, and discover elements of the lore. It has been carefully adapted to avoid major lore or structure spoilers from the full release, which is planned to launch later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania in which you play as Ardeshir, bearer of the Enduring Flame, who sets out to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the forgotten city of Ytash in order to break the curse that has consumed his homeland.

Main Features

• Explore an interconnected city plunged into obscurity and unlock new routes as you return with fresh abilities
• Immerse yourself in an atmospheric hand drawn game inspired by Persian architecture.
• Control a fast, flexible character built for smooth, expressive movement and combat.
• Uncover secret endings that expand the island’s mysteries.
• Enjoy a minimalist experience, shaped by its atmosphere and the sense of discovery.

Useful Links

• Studio website: www.sunnysidegames.ch
• X/Twitter: https://x.com/SunnysideGames
• Steam page: store.steampowered.com/app/2847780/YTASH__A_Nocturnal_Poem

ABOUT SUNNYSIDE GAMES

We're a team passionate about 2D animation and video games. We've been developing games since 2013, with recent releases including Nocturnal (available on all platforms) and the Apple Arcade line-up title Towaga: Among Shadows.

Article by: Susan N.

Read More

The Flame-wielding Metroidvania 'Nocturnal 2' Releases its Demo this January 27 on Steam

Lausanne, Switzerland - January 7 2026 - Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce the arrival of the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 this January 27 on Steam. With over one hour of gameplay, the demo will allow players to explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, experience the combat system, and discover elements of the lore. It has been carefully adapted to avoid major lore or structure spoilers from the full release, which is planned to launch later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam.


Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania in which you play as Ardeshir, bearer of the Enduring Flame, who sets out to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the forgotten city of Ytash in order to break the curse that has consumed his homeland

Check the Nocturnal 2 | Demo Announcement Trailer:

https://youtu.be/m3A42DjwfzY

Main Features

■ Explore an interconnected city plunged into obscurity and unlock new routes as you return with fresh abilities.

■ Immerse yourself in an atmospheric hand drawn game inspired by Persian architecture.

■ Control a fast, flexible character built for smooth, expressive movement and combat.

■ Uncover secret endings that expand the island’s mysteries.

■ Enjoy a minimalist experience, shaped by its atmosphere and the sense of discovery.

Check us out!

Studio website: www.sunnysidegames.ch 

X/Twitter: https://x.com/SunnysideGames

Steam page:

store.steampowered.com/app/2847780/YTASH__A_Nocturnal_Poem

ABOUT SUNNYSIDE GAMES

We're a team passionate about 2D animation and video games. We've been developing games since 2013, with recent releases including Nocturnal (available on all platforms) and the Apple Arcade line-up title Towaga: Among Shadows.

Article by: Susan N.

Read More