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Dark Scrolls

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Developer: doinksoft
Release Date: May 28, 2026

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'Dark Scrolls' Comes To Nintendo Switch And PC Later This Month - Trailer

by Rainier on May 5, 2026 @ 3:40 p.m. PDT

Dark Scrolls is a dungeon scroller that fuses challenging shmup-like chaos with roguelike progression.

Set forth on your quest to [INSERT NOBLE AND IMPORTANT, BIG GOAL HERE] with one of the worthy yet quirky heroes in solo or cooperative play locally and online. Hack, slash and dodge through hordes of enemies and deadly traps in procedurally generated runs of hand-crafted rooms and levels using each hero's unique attacks and abilities to your advantage.

Sharp reflexes and split-second decisions are crucial to survival as the intensity ratchets up while each run delivers new surprises, branching paths and unrelenting bosses to conquer. Gobble up coins to spend at Bruce & Goose's Shoppe as you take a breath from the action to gain new perks, devastating attacks and summoned allies. Stack them right, and you'll unleash screen-filling destruction of arcade legend.

Whether you’re playing alone or adventuring with a buddy, Dark Scrolls is packed with charm, challenge and secrets. Hack, slash and dodge your way through hordes of enemies and deadly traps as the level nudges you ever forward. Will you survive?

Doinksoft (Gato Roboto, Gunbrella) and button-mashing publisher Devolver Digital are stoked to reveal that Dark Scrolls launches for PC and Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2026.

Key Features:

  • Choose from a cast of nine playable characters and hurl axes, fling arrows, toss knives and even flip steaks at a rogues’ gallery of bizarre enemies
  • Each character, whether it’s a burly berserker or a saxophone-playing rat, has unique skills, side objectives and customizable trinkets to experiment with
  • Play solo or invite a pal aboard to help. Dark Scrolls supports both local and online co-op and collaborating players can strategize and revive each other mid-level
  • Super authentic old school visuals, SFX and music. Looks and sounds like classic games of yore, but with the sparkle of modern controls and design
  • Procedurally generated levels stitched together from hand-crafted rooms. Every run offers new surprises, branching paths and skill-testing bosses

Dark Scrolls is coming to PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch on May 28, 2026.


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