Nightfall Empress: Ascend from the Abyss in a Corrupted Kingdom

9/14/2026, 11:05:29 PM

Release date: 5/13/2026

Tags: #side-scroller #metroidvania #mystery-dungeon #hack-and-slash #2d-platformer #puzzle-platformer #dungeon-crawler #puzzle

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Score: 86%Positive
Review Count: 21 reviews
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¥ 2,200 (JPY)

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$14.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 2,200
Global Price: $14.99
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Key highlight

Nightfall Empress is a Metroidvania action-adventure where players embody a winged demon seeking redemption. Ascend from the underworld, master whip combat, and solve puzzles in a corrupted kingdom.

Who this is for

For players seeking a dark fantasy Metroidvania experience with challenging combat and intricate puzzles, Nightfall Empress offers a compelling journey of redemption. Isabel's fate is one you'll want to see through.

Details

Overview

The Kingdom of Dravencourt is a realm consumed by corruption, where a tyrant's obsession with immortality and a twisted religion have warped arcane arts. Within this decaying society, a unique underworld exists, populated by the souls of women unjustly slain, reborn as winged demons known as Nightfall Empresses.

The game centers on Isabel, one such Empress, who is offered a chance at redemption and mortality by an angel named Serena. To achieve this, Isabel must journey from the abyss, mastering her whip and confronting the tyrannical King Ferdinand IX.

This ascent is not merely an act of vengeance but a path to redemption and the fulfillment of destiny, challenging a realm steeped in both holiness and sin.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Experience a compelling mix of Metroidvania exploration, fast-paced Hack and Slash combat, and intricate Puzzle Platformer elements.
Unique Premise: Play as a Nightfall Empress, a winged demon reborn from injustice, seeking to regain mortality and confront a corrupt kingdom.
Engaging Narrative: Unravel a story of vengeance, redemption, and destiny as you ascend from the underworld to challenge a tyrannical king.

Who It's For

This title is designed for players who enjoy challenging Metroidvania games with a strong narrative focus. Fans of side-scrolling action, intricate platforming puzzles, and dark fantasy settings will find themselves drawn into the world of Dravencourt.

Those who appreciate a story about overcoming past grievances and seeking redemption will also connect with Isabel's journey.

Game Info

Developer: SEEP
Publisher: SEEP
Release Date: May 13, 2026
Supported Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese
Features: Multi-player support, Steam Achievements, Family Sharing compatibility, and Controller support.