Death Kid Is Coming to Consoles!

Arcade-inspired brawler from Crooked Games will reach PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch!

The cryptic arena brawler Death Kid is preparing to make its mark on consoles! Developed by indie studio Crooked Games, the title is currently being ported to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch by the experienced team at Take IT Studio!.

Arcade Action Meets Modern Progression
8bDeath Kid] is a fast-paced, arena-style brawler with intense combat and layered meta progression. Set in a mysterious, otherworldly well, players take control of a cursed protagonist fighting to restore balance between life and death.

Through brutal close-quarters battles, skill-based movement, and ever-growing power, players must protect three fragile souls while pushing through eight increasingly difficult floors, each swarming with relentless enemies.

Key Features

  • Descent through 8 levels filled with unique enemies and hazards

  • Protect 3 souls to unlock deeper layers of the well

  • Gain triple XP for flawless runs

  • Build and customize your power with 15 passive upgrades

  • Discover 6 unlockable and upgradable abilities

  • Use enemy powers to your own advantage

  • Transform with rage mode and unleash devastating force

  • Meet a mysterious stranger who serves as your guide

  • Experience dynamic side events between runs

  • Choose your pace with Easy and Normal difficulty settings

  • Face the ultimate test in a dedicated Challenge Mode

Console Port In Progress
The console version of Death Kid is currently in development at Take IT Studio!, known for their focus on technically solid, high-quality console adaptations. While a release date has not yet been announced, players can expect the game to arrive on:

  • PlayStation 5

  • PlayStation 4

  • Xbox Series X|S

  • Xbox One

  • Nintendo Switch

22. April 2025, von Thore Varga