June 4, 2025
June 9–16: Discover Eldritch Climb: A Cursed Ascent in Steam Next Fest
Mexico – June 3, 2025 – From June 9 to 16, during Steam Next Fest, players will be able to experience the debut of a genre that blends dark dread with absurd charm. Developed by Mexican indie studio Covert Wonders, Eldritch Climb: A Cursed Ascent, is a climbing roguelike inspired by Cosmic Horror—with gameplay mechanics that echo the chaotic physics of DK King of Swing. The result? A bizarre and thrilling genre fusion: Comic Horror.
Set on a living, dangerous and ever-shifting mountain haunted by ancient cultists and horrifying creatures, Eldritch Climb: A Cursed Ascent challenges players to launch, swing, and cling for survival, while collecting "Eyes"—a mysterious currency that warps both perception and gameplay difficulty. By gathering Eyes, each level, enemy, and mechanic will feature three variations, becoming more complex and disturbing.
The story unfolds through hidden puzzles, fragmented memories, and immersive environmental storytelling. Players must loot the corpses of fallen explorers or visit the store to equip items in both hands—adding a tactical layer to each run. What you carry (and what you let go of) could mean the difference between progress… or spiraling into madness.
This is the first title from Covert Wonders, a studio proudly based in Mexico, with three years of development poured into crafting a distinct, gameplay-oriented experience. The full game is expected to launch for Windows in Q4 2025, but players can dive in early during Steam Next Fest with the free demo and trailer now live on Steam.
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About Covert Wonders
Covert Wonders is an independent game studio based in Mexico, founded in 2022. The studio is committed to creating original, mechanically expressive games that embrace narrative depth, cultural perspective, and creative experimentation.
To learn more, visit: https://www.covertwonders.games/
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