Publisher MicroProse has announced that it will be handling the publishing of the upcoming title, Death By Scrolling. Announced during the gamescom 2025 ONL, the publisher revealed a brand-new trailer for the game, which is designed by Ron Gilbert, the legendary game designer known for titles like Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. Terrible Toybox is currently developing the game.
Check out the new Publishing Trailer for Death By Scrolling below:
Death By Scrolling is set in the bizarre depths of Purgatory, which is under new management. The game challenges you to race upward through endless levels, battling quirky monsters, dodging traps, and staying ahead of the Grim Reaper, who is constantly chasing you. Your ultimate goal in the game is to collect 10,000 gold to pay the Ferryman’s river-crossing fee and escape the afterlife.
You will get a wide variety of unique characters to choose from. Each character will offer distinct perks and abilities. After choosing a character, you will take on a nonstop vertical sprint where time, gravity, and death itself are your constant enemies. With MicroProse now handling the publishing of the game, the developers will add expanded content to the game, along with refining the gameplay, and benefit from global distribution.
Key features of Death By Scrolling are detailed as:
- Battle bizarre creatures and demonic bosses in fast‑paced combat.
- Gather loot, gems, and power‑ups from eccentric vendors.
- Complete bonus runs and side quests for extra rewards.
- Compete on global leaderboards to prove your purgatorial skill.
- Enjoy a tongue‑in‑cheek take on afterlife bureaucracy, with cheeky dialogues and playful narration—hallmarks of Ron Gilbert’s signature style.
Davide Pessach, CMO at MicroProse, commented:
Working with Ron Gilbert on Death By Scrolling is an honor. He’s brought his trademark humor, sharp design, and quirky world‑building to a completely new genre for him. We can’t wait for players to experience it.
Death By Scrolling is slated for release on PC via Steam, and you can head over to its official Steam page to add it to your wishlist as well. Additional details about the game will be announced at a later stage.
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