Akatori — Release Date, Trailer & What We Know
Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras. Releasing 2026.

Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Akatori
Welcome to the vast and mystical world of Akatori, a captivating blend of classic metroidvania and intense action platformer. You will play as Mako, a teenage girl raised in the Firebird Temple, who embarks on a journey through all the worlds to save them from the Amber Storms that are infecting and distorting all living things. A mysterious red bird sealed in a staff will accompany you on this adventure. While its background and motives are yet unknown, the staff it can transform into may prove useful: it can be a weapon to crush enemies or a tool to navigate and explore every corner of the places you'll visit. Key features Unlock all the abilities of your staff to explore every corner of the world. Imagine using the staff to glide from great heights and slide down steep slopes. With it, you can easily solve tricky mechanisms and discover secret places. And in the hands of Mako, a battle monk, the staff is also a powerful weapon against monsters and mighty bosses. Explore the diverse in-game world Your journey will take you through five unique worlds, each with its own biome, story, and challenges. Vivid landscapes, bizarre levitating buildings, cave catacombs, and the beauty of twisted nature will accompany you on your thorny path. But what will you find at the end? The Amber Storms Since the Amber Storms hit the worlds, people and nature have lost their former appearance. But at the same time, priceless crystals have appeared. Amber is the foundation and heart of the civilization's development, but also its curse. Will you be able to uncover ancient secrets? Enjoy the views The breathtaking landscapes of the game have been crafted with great attention to detail and combine crisp pixel art with smooth 3D models. Spare some time to appreciate the sights and take a couple of screenshots! Battle tough enemies and bosses Prepare to be challenged by over 20 types of regular enemies and several unique bosses. Keep your ears open The soundtrack of Akatori is not only diverse and beautiful, but also informative, as it adapts to what is happening on screen. Be it an intense fight or a moment of calm, the in-game music will reflect it. Follow the captivating story of Mako and bird Step into the shoes of the young monk girl and, together with your mysterious companion, journey through all the twists and turns of this tale about inner strength, trials of fate, and a great mystery.
Description via Steam.
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Should You Play Akatori?
Welcome to the vast and mystical world of Akatori, a captivating blend of classic metroidvania and intense action platformer. You will play as Mako, a teenage girl raised in the Firebird Temple, who embarks on a journey through all the worlds to save them from the Amber Storms that are infecting and distorting all living things. A mysterious red bird sealed in a staff will accompany you on this adventure. While its background and motives are yet unknown, the staff it can transform into may prove useful: it can be a weapon to crush enemies or a tool to na…
Akatori is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar ahead of its 2026 release.
Wishlisting notifies you at launch and helps the developer's visibility.
System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64bit) version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer · Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 · Memory: 6 GB RAM · Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740 DDR3 (2 GB) · Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 (64bit) version 21H1 (build 19043) or newer · Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 · Memory: 8 GB RAM · Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB) or Radeon R9 380 (2GB) · Storage: 10 GB available space
Akatori — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Akatori release?
- Akatori is set to launch on 2026 (Coming Soon on Steam).
- What kind of game is Akatori?
- Akatori is a Platformer game. Akatori is an epic metroidvania where you wield your staff to fight, jump, and explore diverse realms across different eras.
- Is Akatori multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Akatori is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Akatori on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Akatori runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Akatori cost?
- Pricing has not been announced yet (N/A). Wishlist it on Steam to be notified at launch.
- What are Akatori's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Akatori worth wishlisting?
- If you enjoy Platformer games like Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Akatori?
- Akatori is developed by Contrast Games and published by Games Harbor, Esprit Games.
- What games is Akatori similar to?
- Akatori sits alongside Platformer games such as Piano Trauma - Stress Deluxe, Collecticon, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance.
- What platforms is Akatori on?
- Akatori is available on Windows.
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