If you thought developer Heart Machine peaked with the Hyper Light games and Solar Ash, think again.

The indie developer just wowed us with the debut of its new 2D game Possessor(s) during the weird-as-hell-and-as-usual Devolver Digital 2024 showcase. Possessor(s) is channeling a lot of vibes from atmospheric 2D puzzlers like Inside and Limbo, but with clearly more colour palettes and a 2-different-planes-using-2-different characters kind of mechanic going on.

“Escape a sprawling, flooded city overrun with surreal interdimensional horror in this fast-paced action side scroller from Heart Machine and Devolver Digital. Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action side scroller with combat inspired by platform fighters, a story told through dangerous characters, set in a deep interconnected world ready for exploration.

Play as Luca, the host, and Rehm, her less-than-cooperative counterpart, as they explore a quarantined city ripped apart and flooded by an interdimensional catastrophe. Their only hope of survival is by learning to co-exist.”

Check out the feature lists and haunting trailer below. Possessor(s) will be out in 2025 for PC (Steam) and consoles in 2025.

• A Fractured World
  Possessor(s) takes place across the interconnected sprawl of a destroyed mega-city, from collapsed skyscrapers to an abandoned aquarium, all riddled with secrets. Hauntingly beautiful 3D environments form a stunning backdrop over which hand-drawn and animated characters, and mysterious sci-fi horror action take center stage.
• A Complex Narrative
  Choose multiple paths in an open-ended world structure as you look to uncover the truth behind the catastrophe. Meet a cast of engaging characters, each with their own heart-breaking story to follow in the aftermath of the devastation.
• A Precision Engagement
  Gameplay is centered around tight, fast-paced platforming with a range of unique movement abilities that extends to its tense, precise, combat. Balance ground and air attacks, replete with combos and juggles as you encounter a variety of deadly enemies and challenging bosses. Find and unlock a wide array of powerful weapons and upgrades to bolster your arsenal and explore previously inaccessible areas.