Cologne, Germany - August 21st, 2025 - Publisher CULT Games and developer White Owls Inc are thrilled to announce HOTEL BARCELONA - the surreal, bloodsoaked sidescrolling roguelite from iconic Japanese creators SUDA51 (No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw) and SWERY (Deadly Premonition) - launches September 26th.
Watch the NEW TRAILER, revealed in the Xbox @ gamescom broadcast!
Part action, part roguelite, all fever dream. Wake up in a twisted hotel taken over by serial killers and become Justine, a fresh-faced federal marshal with a primeval monster possessing her brain. With trippy anime-style visuals designed by the artists behind genre-defying Japanese hits like Chainsaw Man, Persona, and Final Fantasy VII Remake, try to escape this luxury getaway turned psychedelic nightmare and defeat the hotel’s bloodthirsty new management - tough as nails brutes, psychopaths, and criminals from all over America. Suffice to say, you won’t be alive by checkout.
Lucky for you, in this re-invented roguelite, death isn’t the end - it’s just the start. Exact vengeance on gnarly opponents with the Slasher Phantoms, an army of spirits who mimic your actions from previous runs. Build out an arsenal to die for as you trade your experiences throughout the hotel for game-changing upgrades and almost 100 lethal weapons to unlock. All set? Now it’s time for a killing spree! Keep up the carnage without breaking a sweat and be rewarded with the full force of Dr. Carnival, the ancient evil festering in your mind. Just don’t let that almighty power go to your head…
Rocking out to the music in the trailer? The soundtrack for HOTEL BARCELONA, including the song No Way Out, is coming to digital and physical! Featuring all-original music by the legendary Yuji “TECHNOuchi” Takenouchi (Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake), among other incredible artists, the release is proudly being organised by Kid Katana Records - a label who’ve worked on acclaimed video game soundtracks like Lost Records: Bloom & Rage and TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge.
HOTEL BARCELONA slaughters its way onto Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on September 26th. Wishlist the game on Steam now!
About White Owls Inc
Founded in November 2016, White Owls is an independent game development studio led by SWERY. The core team consists of original members who previously worked on Deadly Premonition and D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die. Since its founding, White Owls has established itself as a standout indie developer representing Japan.
Since the release of its debut title, The MISSING, in 2018, White Owls has continued to create unique games, including Deadly Premonition 2, The Good Life, and Death Game Hotel. These titles have received numerous awards and recognition worldwide.
About CULT Games
CULT Games is an ambitious independent games label for ambitious independent game developers, working with world class development studios to publish extraordinary games with a community‑focused approach. Led by a team with decades of experience driving commercial and critical success in games and entertainment, the sometimes zealous, always hardworking, London‑HQ'd collective began launching games in 2024.
About Kid Katana Records
Kid Katana Records specializes in video game music, connecting exceptional artists with fans through premium physical and digital releases. Collaborating with the finest publishers and IP owners (SEGA, Nickelodeon/Paramount, KOEI TECMO, DON’T NOD, Dotemu, Quantic Dream, SNK…) the label pushes the boundaries of video game music. Its catalog includes the acclaimed soundtracks for Streets of Rage 4, TMNT Shredder's Revenge, Jusant, V Rising, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and Rematch.
For more information on HOTEL BARCELONA, visit - Steam
To view the Press Kit for HOTEL BARCELONA, visit - Press Kit
For press requests, contact - david@thecultgames.com
For creator requests, contact - sarah@thecultgames.com