Overview

Rotten Bloom invites players into a post-human world where nature has reclaimed its dominion. This Metroidvania experience plunges you into the heart of a Great Tree, a colossal structure from which you must find your escape. As you navigate its depths, you'll master new abilities, forge your own path through the overgrown ruins, and confront the dangers that have taken root in humanity's absence. The narrative unfolds through fragmented memories, challenging players to piece together the events that led to the collapse of civilization and ponder whether humanity deserves a second chance or if it's time to let nature prevail.

Highlights

  • Genre-Bending Exploration: Dive into a rich Metroidvania world set in a unique post-human landscape where nature has erased all traces of human life.
  • Narrative Discovery: Uncover the mysteries of a fallen civilization by collecting memories and piecing together the history of its collapse.
  • Free-to-Play Adventure: Experience this action-adventure Metroidvania title, offering full controller support and family sharing options.

Who It's For

This game is for players who enjoy Metroidvania titles with a strong emphasis on exploration, environmental storytelling, and challenging platforming. Those who appreciate a contemplative narrative about humanity's place in nature and enjoy uncovering lore through gameplay will find Rotten Bloom particularly engaging.

Game Info

Rotten Bloom is a 2D platformer and action-adventure game developed by Twin Howl Games and published by Voxel School and Twin Howl Games. It features a compelling Metroidvania structure, encouraging players to backtrack and utilize newly acquired abilities to access previously unreachable areas. The game supports full controller input and is available via Family Sharing. It was released on July 15, 2026, and is free to play.