Dortmund, August 14, 2025 — Indie publisher Bold Head Interactive and developer Pentapaw Studios today announced the worldwide release of Yarn Guardians, a cozy-but-chaotic 2D twin-stick action adventure, available now on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.
In Yarn Guardians, players take flight as a team of five flying cats, mastering yarn-powered abilities and exploring a hand-drawn fantasy world filled with secrets, bosses, and lighthearted storytelling. Play solo, enjoy the local co-op story, or stir up friendly mayhem in 4-player local versus.
Key features-
Five playable Yarn Guardians with distinct personalities and playstyles
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Twin-stick combat meets Metroidvania-style exploration
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Local co-op (story) and local 4-player versus modes
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Hand-drawn biomes, quirky NPCs, and a wholesome, humorous tone
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Original soundtrack by Void Omen
“We built Yarn Guardians to celebrate gentle strength, found family, and pure play,” said Andre Wilimzig-Scholz, Publisher at Bold Head Interactive. “Today, we’re thrilled to welcome players on PC and Nintendo Switch into this hand-crafted world—and we can’t wait to hear their stories.”
Yarn Guardians supports multiple languages at launch, with ongoing post-launch polish and quality-of-life updates planned.
Media Kit, Trailer & Screenshots
https://impress.games/press-kit/bold-head-interactive/yarn-guardians
Press Contact:
Andre Wilimzig-Scholz
Bold Head Interactive
andre@boldheadinteracive.com
boldheadinteractive.com
About Pentapaw Studios
Pentapaw Studios, based in Saarland, Germany, has been working on Yarn Guardians since 2020. The studio’s mission is to craft heartfelt and humorous games that connect with players around the world.
About Bold Head Interactive
Based in Dortmund, Germany, Bold Head Interactive is an indie game publisher committed to doing things differently. As a counter-movement to common industry pitfalls, the company values sustainable development, fair contracts, and the physical and mental well-being of its developers—treating them as equal creative partners.