Devolver Digital and doinksoft have confirmed the development of Dark Scrolls for the Nintendo Switch, bringing a fresh pixel-art roguelike dungeon crawler to Nintendo’s bestselling console.
Scheduled for a global digital launch on the Nintendo eShop in 2026, Dark Scrolls marries classic old-school aesthetics with modern roguelike mechanics and cooperative gameplay.
Dark Scrolls is promoted as a pixel-perfect dungeon scroller that fuses the unpredictable action of shoot-’em-ups with engaging roguelike progression.
Players begin by selecting from a roster of quirky heroes, each equipped with unique attacks and special abilities.
The adventure can be undertaken solo or with a companion, thanks to fully supported local and online co-op modes.
Strategic cooperation is encouraged, as players can revive one another in the heat of battle.
The gameplay centers around classic hack-and-slash action, requiring players to dodge, slash, and strategize their way through procedurally generated runs comprised of hand-crafted rooms and diverse levels.
Each attempt offers new surprises, branching pathways, and relentless boss battles.
To succeed, players will need sharp reflexes and the ability to make tactical decisions in the moment as challenges escalate.
Doinksoft developer Cullen Dwyer provided insight into the team’s design philosophy, emphasizing their effort to deliver an authentic roguelike experience unlike recent genre offerings.
Dwyer commented that current roguelikes stray far from the roots of 1980s turn-based dungeon crawlers, and that Dark Scrolls aims to recapture that spirit with a modern twist.
Key features outlined by publisher Devolver Digital include:
- A selection of nine distinctive playable characters, each with their own abilities, side objectives, and customizable trinkets.
Players can wield axes, arrows, knives, or even unconventional items against a diverse array of bizarre enemies.
- Both solo and cooperative play, locally or online, with mechanics for real-time collaboration and in-level revival.
- Authentic retro-inspired visuals and audio, designed to evoke nostalgia while leveraging the responsive controls and design sensibilities of contemporary games.
- Dynamic, procedurally generated levels that blend hand-crafted rooms for a unique experience with every playthrough, featuring branching paths and challenging bosses that test player skill.
Dark Scrolls will be available exclusively via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch when it launches worldwide in 2026.
The collaboration between Devolver Digital and doinksoft continues both publishers’ legacies of delivering innovative and memorable indie experiences to Nintendo’s extensive player base.
Scheduled for a global digital launch on the Nintendo eShop in 2026, Dark Scrolls marries classic old-school aesthetics with modern roguelike mechanics and cooperative gameplay.
Dark Scrolls is promoted as a pixel-perfect dungeon scroller that fuses the unpredictable action of shoot-’em-ups with engaging roguelike progression.
Players begin by selecting from a roster of quirky heroes, each equipped with unique attacks and special abilities.
The adventure can be undertaken solo or with a companion, thanks to fully supported local and online co-op modes.
Strategic cooperation is encouraged, as players can revive one another in the heat of battle.
The gameplay centers around classic hack-and-slash action, requiring players to dodge, slash, and strategize their way through procedurally generated runs comprised of hand-crafted rooms and diverse levels.
Each attempt offers new surprises, branching pathways, and relentless boss battles.
To succeed, players will need sharp reflexes and the ability to make tactical decisions in the moment as challenges escalate.
Doinksoft developer Cullen Dwyer provided insight into the team’s design philosophy, emphasizing their effort to deliver an authentic roguelike experience unlike recent genre offerings.
Dwyer commented that current roguelikes stray far from the roots of 1980s turn-based dungeon crawlers, and that Dark Scrolls aims to recapture that spirit with a modern twist.
Key features outlined by publisher Devolver Digital include:
- A selection of nine distinctive playable characters, each with their own abilities, side objectives, and customizable trinkets.
Players can wield axes, arrows, knives, or even unconventional items against a diverse array of bizarre enemies.
- Both solo and cooperative play, locally or online, with mechanics for real-time collaboration and in-level revival.
- Authentic retro-inspired visuals and audio, designed to evoke nostalgia while leveraging the responsive controls and design sensibilities of contemporary games.
- Dynamic, procedurally generated levels that blend hand-crafted rooms for a unique experience with every playthrough, featuring branching paths and challenging bosses that test player skill.
Dark Scrolls will be available exclusively via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch when it launches worldwide in 2026.
The collaboration between Devolver Digital and doinksoft continues both publishers’ legacies of delivering innovative and memorable indie experiences to Nintendo’s extensive player base.