PITTSBURGH, PA – December 4, 2025 – Creative-first publisher Mega Cat Studios and the 8-bit evangelists at Exquisite Laundry Pet are kicking 2026 off with a sweet treat for fans of classic 8-bit role-playing games. The highly anticipated RPG Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is rolling toward release on February 19, 2026.
“I'm thrilled to be getting Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land out into the world!” said Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land creator Adam Lewis Graf. “As a small indie developer, it's a very special thing to see your debut project in the hands of players who have a love of the Game Boy Color era, or even just a curiosity about it.”
A whimsical, family-friendly quest inspired by Undertale and the classic Game Boy Color RPGs of the late ‘90s, Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land will be available not only on Steam, but also as an authentic Game Boy Color cartridge, allowing players to relive the glory days of handheld 8-bit adventures.
“I'm especially excited for the cartridge release because I know that retro gamers (myself included) have a particular affinity for physical media,” Graf continued. “I hope Gumball brings a challenge and a smile to the face of whoever picks it up—whether they're a retro RPG fanatic, a newcomer to the genre, or someone who's looking for an excuse to dust off their favorite handheld console that's been sitting on a shelf for the last 15 years.”
To celebrate today’s release date announcement, the game’s publisher Mega Cat Studios has released a brand new trailer offering a juicy dose of content for players to savor. Watch as the game’s chewable champion explores the Halloween-themed realm of Trick-or-Treat Land, crosses paths with a colorful cast of characters, and slings sugar at fearsome foes in strategic, turn-based battles.
Watch the Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land release date trailer
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In case you missed it, here’s what the press and influencers are saying about the game:
“The world of Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land is a very charming and lighthearted one, full of goofy characters and silly, pun-centric humor. This joyful tone was what really kept me invested in the whole experience; exploring the towns and talking to everyone really brings a smile to your face.” — Noisy Pixel
“Gumball in Trick or Treat Land is a love letter to old-school adventure gaming wrapped up nicely with a Halloween bow.” — MyGamer
“Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land is a very fun, very cute, and very charming game that works perfectly for October and is honestly one of the better RPGs I’ve played in this style in some years.” — Video Game Esoterica
Key Features:
- A family-friendly journey through a quirky Halloween-themed world filled with memorable characters
- Strategic turn-based battles that require you to manage your HP and magickal abilities
- Timeless 8-bit-inspired visuals immerse you in sugary-sweet nostalgia
- Brew up potions, solve puzzles, and master a variety of skills to find your way home
Craving an early taste of Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land? We’ve got you covered. Download the demo on Steam to enjoy two hours of sugary-sweet content.
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