Can You Help Kuon Find Her Way Home?

I’ve been covering Umbraclaw for a while now, and today I can finally share some really exciting news. Inti Creates has revealed that the upcoming platformer with a feline protagonist is finally coming to PC and all consoles this May 30th! But that’s not all. There will also be a playable demo available during the upcoming February Steam Next Fest!

For those that haven’t stayed up to date on Umbraclaw, here’s a quick recap:

Kuon has died.
Shortly after this simple house cat leaves the mortal world, she awakens in the Soulplane, realm of the dead.
The player controls the cat Kuon as she searches for a way to open the “Boundary” to the mortal world and return home.
The dangerous terrain and frightful fiends of the Soulplane present a near impossible challenge for a mere house cat.
Any single hit to the tiny feline means instant death.
However, it also means a new chance—Kuon has the power of “Anima Revive” to revive her with a new skill,
once again challenging the trials that await her.
Kuon’s story can meet a multitude of endings depending on her and the player’s actions and choices.
Her struggles to break the cycle of life and death may even touch your very soul.

Gameplay revolves around the Anima Revive system, where death empowers Kuon with a new animal power. Just try not to use it excessively, since cats only have 9 lives, and transforming too often might lose the core of her feline identity. And as someone that’s played a lot of Inti Creates games, I strongly suspect there will be a best ending you can only achieve by playing the game carefully and avoiding frequent deaths.

We’re clearly quite excited for Umbraclaw, but don’t just take our word for it. Check the free demo out during the next Steam Next fest. And please check out the trailer below!