Messhof, the makers of Nidhogg, have announced a new game titled Blood Dungeon, which will release in summer 2026. It will be available for PC and unknown consoles.
Blood Dungeon asks you to “murder hordes of monsters in this 2D platforming autoshooter with a killer soundtrack” and “collect blood, gold, and bones to increase your powers.” The exact release date for the game is currently unknown, though more details will likely release soon. Check out the first look at Blood Dungeon below:
The press release describes the game as follows:
From the creators of Nidhogg comes a game about 2D platforming survival. You’ll have to parkour your way around treacherous dungeons to kite monsters while gathering blood and powerups. Survive a run, take the bones you’ve earned to the Bone Shop, and get stronger. Complete quests to unlock upgrades, arenas, skins, and more.
FEATURES:
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- 9 unlockable playable characters with different traits and weapons
- 6 unlockable unique survival arenas
- Over 100 enemy types
- Over 100 quests to complete
- Over 100 unlockable weapons and upgrades
- Dynamic “dungeon dnb” soundtrack by Thomas Hooey
The announcement comes courtesy of Day of the Devs. Day of the Devs is a non-profit organization focused on highlighting a variety of different titles within the industry. Late last year, Day of the Devs held a showcase alongside The Game Awards 2025, which revealed new looks at titles such as Demon Tides, The Dungeon Experience, and Virtue and a Sledgehammer. This year, it showed off games such as Mr. Records, 33 Immortals, Screenbound, Trine 6: Together in Time, Slap Out of It, and countless more.
