Fretless is a pixel-art adventure set in Rob Scallon and his friends' diverse musical rock world.

Rick Riffson, boss of the Super Metal Records company, is corrupting the land by trying to own every last note, chord, and song with the help of his goons and deceptive contracts. Embark on a quest to restore harmony in this off-tune, corrupt world with Rob and his friends!

In this turned-based RPG, wield powerful legendary instruments and gather decks of riffs to battle against musical hybrid monsters, SMR goons, and devilish metal enemies.

Playdigious Originals just announced Yvette Young and Mary Spender are joining the OST for Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson. 

Yvette Young and Mary Spender join the previously announced Rabea Massaad, Cult of Luna, Davie504, Northlane and Andrew Huang for the game soundtrack!

Yvette Young is an American guitarist, composer, and visual artist known for her distinctive, melodic approach to guitar and her work as the frontwoman of the math rock band Covet. Classically trained on piano and violin, her music blends technical complexity with emotional sensitivity, resulting in a sound that feels both intricate and uplifting. Young is celebrated for her two-handed tapping technique, lush chord voicings, and clean tone—often creating cascading, harp-like textures that defy traditional rock guitar norms. Her style weaves together elements of math rock, post-rock, prog, and ambient music, with a strong emphasis on melody and atmosphere.

Mary Spender is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, and content creator known for blending music, tech, and storytelling. She gained popularity both as a musician and through her successful YouTube channel, where she shares interviews, gear reviews, tutorials, and insights into the music industry. With a background in classical music and a love for guitar, she bridges the gap between traditional musicianship and modern content creation.Mary Spender’s musical style blends the introspective storytelling of a singer-songwriter with the finesse of blues, jazz, and soul influences.

Eager to try the game? A demo is now live on Steam so give it a go!

Key Features

• Explore a musical world: Discover whimsical biomes where flowers jingle, rocks really rock, and beach waves have their own melody. Watch out for the percushrooms; they'll beat you up.
• Engage in musical turn-based combat: Orchestrate melodies of mighty musical riffs to crush your foes. Plug your instrument, stay on the beat, and unleash powerful crescendo attacks!
• Fine-tune your strategy: Collect mighty riffs, add them to your deck, and compose the perfect bars to create unbeatable solos. Follow the beat of your own drum, whether it is high damage build, devastating musical effects, life-stealing combos or even random chaos!
• Spice up your musical abilities with physical add-ons: Are you a metal-rock shredder or an indie-folk lover? Choose the best instrument and add bridges, strings, and more to match your own play styles.
• Band together for a wholesome ballad: Embark on a story full of musical puns, zany characters and Rob Scallon's music-loving friends
• Enjoy a hand-crafted pixel art symphony: Progress through a visually enchanting world filled with gorgeous punchy animations and alluring scenery.
• Music is for everyone: From "simple" music enthusiast to guitar god, everyone can hit the right note at the right time! Whether you are already a fan of Rob or just looking for a fun lighthearted adventure, Fretless is made for you.

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson is coming to PC (Steam / GOG / Epic Games Store) on May 22, 2025.