Komi Games has announced Gemini X, a 2.5D run-and-gun metroidvania coming to PC via Steam that leans into the look and pacing of classic 32-bit platformers.
The Canadian indie studio describes the project as designed for fans of that era, combining stylized art and a synth-and-hard-rock soundtrack influenced by PS1-era aesthetics.
Komi Games revealed the title during the Future Game Show and listed a provisional 2028 release window, while noting the project remains in early development.
Story and setting
Gemini X places players aboard a hijacked human space colony where newly assigned C.A.S.T.L.E. security officer Rook wakes after an attack and must reclaim the station.
The primary antagonists are the Heretechs, a rogue faction of robotic freedom fighters.
Komi Games has framed the narrative to change depending on player choices: boss encounters and the order in which players confront key foes will alter how the story unfolds across the colony.
Gameplay and design goals
Gemini X adopts a boss-order structure familiar to Mega Man X players—defeating a boss unlocks new abilities that can be used against remaining enemies—but the team says it is expanding the formula with non-linear exploration elements.
Komi Games also plans dynamic boss behavior: several Heretech bosses will move through the station and may interact with each other or pursue objectives, creating a living environment rather than static boss arenas.
Development pedigree and creative direction
Jason Canam, Gemini X’s creative director, emphasized that the game is not a direct imitation of past classics but takes inspiration from them while introducing new systems and expansion areas.
He noted that members of the development team previously worked on level design and art direction for Guacamelee! and Guacamelee! 2, skills the studio expects will help shape Gemini X’s visual and mechanical feel.
Availability and next steps
Komi Games has begun sharing early details to gauge interest and plans to reveal more during development.
The studio has a Steam page where players can add Gemini X to their wishlist.
With a tentative 2028 release window and the project described as early in production, further updates and trailers are expected as development continues.
The Canadian indie studio describes the project as designed for fans of that era, combining stylized art and a synth-and-hard-rock soundtrack influenced by PS1-era aesthetics.
Komi Games revealed the title during the Future Game Show and listed a provisional 2028 release window, while noting the project remains in early development.
Story and setting
Gemini X places players aboard a hijacked human space colony where newly assigned C.A.S.T.L.E. security officer Rook wakes after an attack and must reclaim the station.
The primary antagonists are the Heretechs, a rogue faction of robotic freedom fighters.
Komi Games has framed the narrative to change depending on player choices: boss encounters and the order in which players confront key foes will alter how the story unfolds across the colony.
Gameplay and design goals
Gemini X adopts a boss-order structure familiar to Mega Man X players—defeating a boss unlocks new abilities that can be used against remaining enemies—but the team says it is expanding the formula with non-linear exploration elements.
Komi Games also plans dynamic boss behavior: several Heretech bosses will move through the station and may interact with each other or pursue objectives, creating a living environment rather than static boss arenas.
Development pedigree and creative direction
Jason Canam, Gemini X’s creative director, emphasized that the game is not a direct imitation of past classics but takes inspiration from them while introducing new systems and expansion areas.
He noted that members of the development team previously worked on level design and art direction for Guacamelee! and Guacamelee! 2, skills the studio expects will help shape Gemini X’s visual and mechanical feel.
Availability and next steps
Komi Games has begun sharing early details to gauge interest and plans to reveal more during development.
The studio has a Steam page where players can add Gemini X to their wishlist.
With a tentative 2028 release window and the project described as early in production, further updates and trailers are expected as development continues.