REPLACED Exclusive Gamescom 2025 Demo | New Side Scrolling 2.5D CYBERPUNK Thriller coming in 2026

Check out this new work in progress gameplay footage from the upcoming Replaced developed in Unity. We played this new demo preview at Gamescom 2025. Enjoy this world premiere footage provided by Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful, edited by us with no commentary! This new single player side scrolling post-apocalyptic cyberpunk linear narrative game will remind you of Inside, which is the biggest inspiration from the game director.

REPLACED is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer where you play as R.E.A.C.H. - an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. REPLACED combines cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat set in an alternative 1980’s.

First impressions:

This game features an amazing cinematic presentation and stylish, cyberpunk aesthetic. The game’s 2.5D perspective combines stunning pixel art with a deep, dystopian world. The developers told us that the gameplay draws inspiration from a trio of modern classics. The free-flow combat system, for example, is reminiscent of the rhythmic, counter-based fighting of the Batman: Arkham series, giving players a sense of power and control as they face off against enemies. Meanwhile, the cinematic platforming sequences feel directly inspired by the seamless and dramatic traversal of the Uncharted games, with set pieces that are both thrilling and visually impressive. The game's overall atmosphere, from its gritty, rain-slicked streets to its somber, reflective moments, has also drawn comparisons to the desolate beauty and emotional weight of The Last of Us.

It's particularly impressive that Sad Cat Studios has managed to achieve this unique look using the Unity engine. The team had to build custom toolkits from the ground up to handle the game's dynamic lighting and incredible visual style. This bespoke approach to development demonstrates the studio's commitment to their artistic vision and explains why Replaced stands out so much from other pixel art games. The result is a game that is not only mechanically solid and narratively compelling, but also a true technical and artistic achievement, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with a 2.5D perspective.

00:00 Combat
01:53 The Escape
05:12 The Hospital
09:13 Boss Fight

Coming to Xbox Game Pass and PC in 2026 https://store.steampowered.com/app/16...

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