In "Doll is Back," the familiar world of toys takes a dark and twisted turn. When cherished playthings gain souls and the ability to move, those left behind and discarded suffer a tragic fate.

Their broken hearts transform them into monstrous entities, driven by a desperate madness to attack anything they encounter. The game plunges players into the lonely journey of Lily, an abandoned doll, as she desperately tries to reunite with her owner.

This is no ordinary adventure; Lily is relentlessly pursued by giant, soulless toys consumed by their rage. The core gameplay revolves around survival and evasion.

Players must utilize Lily's small stature and the game's intuitive controls to outrun these terrifying pursuers. Failure means succumbing to their madness.

The experience is a tense side-scroller that blends elements of exploration and psychological horror, forcing players to confront the despair of abandonment and the primal fear of being caught.

"Doll is Back" offers a unique perspective on the life of toys, exploring themes of love, loss, and the chilling consequences of neglect. The immersive 3D presentation, combined with a side-scrolling perspective, creates a distinct atmosphere that enhances the thriller and horror elements.

With full controller support and customizable volume controls, RomaWorks aims to provide a comfortable yet terrifying experience for players.

Overview

"Doll is Back" is an action-adventure indie game developed and published by RomaWorks. It casts players as Lily, a discarded doll on a perilous quest to find her owner, all while being hunted by monstrous, soulless toys. The game emphasizes evasion and survival in a world where toys' emotions manifest as either freedom or terrifying rage.

Highlights

  • A World of Sentient Toys: Explore a unique setting where toys gain souls, experiencing both the joy of love and the horror of abandonment.
  • Desperate Survival: Outrun and evade giant, maddened toys in a thrilling chase that forms the core of the gameplay.
  • Intuitive Controls & Immersion: Features full controller support and customizable volume controls, enhancing the side-scrolling action-adventure experience.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy psychological horror, thrilling chase sequences, and unique indie narratives. Fans of side-scrolling action-adventure games with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and survival will find "Doll is Back" particularly engaging.

Game Info

  • Developer: RomaWorks
  • Publisher: RomaWorks
  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
  • Release Date: April 9, 2026
  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls