By Joseph Luster

There are plenty of alt-history World War II games to choose from out there, but few hit quite as hard as WOLFHOUND, the latest from Chasm developer Bit Kid. This sci-fi Metroidvania is heavy on both exploration and action, and it’s bringing its unique pixel art style to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam sometime in 2026.

While we don’t have a more firm release date at the time of this writing,

what we do have is a heaping helping of high hopes for what looks to be a beautifully crafted side-scroller. The story, for those who value such a thing in their ‘80s-style throwbacks, follows Captain Chuck “WOLFHOUND” Rossetti as he infiltrates an uncharted island to eliminate enemies and rescue the crew of a vessel that succumbed to the notorious Bermuda Triangle.

After a crash landing, Captain Chuck quickly finds himself face to face with the grotesque realities of the island. Strange creatures run rampant, all courtesy of mad Nazi scientist Dr. Steiner and his hideous experiments. As you venture forth to put an end to his vile work you’ll have to scavenge for ammo and supplies and deal with plenty of Dr. Steiner’s experimental weaponry by using his own tactics against him.

True to the Metroidvania genre—the games of which tend to put an emphasis on discovery and exploring each area with a fine-toothed comb—WOLFHOUND tasks players with making it through, and ultimately out of, labyrinthine environments. Steiner’s fortress is riddled with secrets, surprises, and shocking mutations, and we can’t wait to see what the full game has to offer.

Publisher: Bit Kid
Genre: Platformer
System: PC
Available: 2026

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