Shopkeeping Metroidvania Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon Launches this Month
Developer Art Thieves and co-publisher Gamersky Games have announced that their upcoming mining shopkeeping Metroidvania Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon will be launching on PC (via Steam) on April 30, 2026.
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon has you run your very own goblin shop in a medieval world. Goblin Vyke is a 2D side-scrolling game that blends stealth heist gameplay with shop management. You are Vyke the Goblin, a thief who infiltrates dungeons to steal treasures by night, and a merchant who sells the loot for massive profits by day.
You shall master your stealth skills and cheat death to snatch the Demon King's secrets while simultaneously recruiting employees and expanding your franchise to grow your business. Ultimately, rise from a penniless, poor goblin to an influential black market tycoon!
During the latest Steam Next Fest, Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon broke into the top 1000 wishlisted games on Steam, with over 55,000 demo downloads.
"Over the two years of making this game, I started to feel like a goblin myself - every time I saw a great design in another game, I couldn't help but stop and study it, pull it apart, and figure out why it worked." Said game producer Lindro Zhang. "Every time I thought the game was good enough, I'd find one more thing I wanted to polish, one more idea I wanted to squeeze in. I think that's greed at its best. This is our first game as a three-person team, and I'm sure there are rough edges, but every mechanic that made it into the final build is there because we played it ourselves and genuinely couldn't stop."
Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon is slated to launch on PC (via Steam) on April 30, 2026.
About Goblin Vyke: The Thief Tycoon
My dying father's last words: 'Be greedy' -- Goblin Vyke
Run your very own goblin shop in a medieval world. Goblin Vyke is a 2D side-scrolling game that blends stealth heist gameplay with shop management. You are Vyke the Goblin, a thief who infiltrates dungeons to steal treasures by night, and a merchant who sells the loot for massive profits by day. You shall master your stealth skills, cheat death to snatch the Demon King's secrets, while simultaneously recruiting employees and expanding your franchise to grow your business. Ultimately, rise from a penniless, poor goblin to an influential black market tycoon!
Sneak and Steal by Night
The Gold Dungeon is fraught with danger, and as a small, frail goblin, you cannot win a straight fight against any foe – but you have other choices. Throw a Coinbeetle disguised as a bell to lure enemies; Set Nap Traps to put guards soundly to sleep; Use Smoke Mimic to cover your escape. Utilize various skills and items to outsmart and "kite" your enemies.
Deadly dungeon traps? Turn the tables by leading enemies into the traps, leading them to a "Deadly Hide and Seek". Explore hidden areas and discover untold secret treasures. Every path might lead to an unexpected surprise – or fatal danger. Steal weapons right from enemies' hands, grab the goodies from treasure chests, and complete a magnificent heist right under the nose of the Grim Reaper!
Unlock Talent Trees
Upgrading your talent tree doesn't just enhance your exploration and survival abilities; it also unlocks different playstyle builds! Go for the Agile Rogue Build: Use Grappling Hook skills to flee pursuits and Shadow Rewind for rapid repositioning, leaving enemies utterly confused. Prefer the Cunning Trickster Build: Toss coinbeetles to manipulate the enemy's position or play dead until the coast is clear. Or choose the Aggressive Brute Build: Leap from heights to Stun enemies, use an Over-the-Shoulder Throw to knock out a group, or even stand in front of a guard and grab their treasure right before they attack!
Backpack space is limited, with various items and loot occupying different-sized slots. Will you use the item to boost your survival, or leave it intact to sell for profit? Manage your inventory wisely, explore item combos, and make crucial choices between risk and reward.