Press release

'KERNEL HEARTS' LAUNCHING SEPTEMBER 2026, UPDATED DEMO COMING TO STEAM NEXT FEST

Punch Biblical Monsters in the Face With Up to Four Friends

June 9th, 2026 — Ephemera Games is pleased to announce Kernel Hearts will launch in September 2026, and a new demo will soon be available at Steam Next Fest on June 15th! Although if you can't wait until then, you can always check out the old demo right now.

Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer co-op. As part of the M.A.H.O.U. Unit, you are tasked with ascending the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you attempt to dethrone God to save a world drowning in ashes.

Kernel Hearts will launch in September 2026 on the Epic Games Store, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch platforms.

 

Features:

  • Eliminate Angels. Slay God. Climb the Tower, taking on the angels in your path as you utilize attacks, spells, movement, and unique powers to unseat God and save your world.
  • Transform Into a Magical Girl. Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.
  • Equip and Customize Your Units. After each expedition, you will return to humanity's last holdout. Spend the rewards from each run and customize as you see fit.
  • Bond With Your Allies. Interact with the tower's unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.
  • Do It All Alone, or With Friends. Enjoy the journey on your own or in a group with up to 4-player online co-op.
 

To find out more, visit: http://kernelhearts.com/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/KernelHearts
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/e8NvKhXqrU
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ephemera_Games/

 

About Ephemera Games:
Ephemera Games is an indie game studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Land of the choripan, and soon, more videogames. It’s our mission to evoke a lasting impact on a passing moment and our purpose to do so through anime games. From Argentina, with love.

 

Media Contact
Craig Davies
Indie Bros. on behalf of Ephemera Games.