Planned Release Date: Jan 14, 2026

About This Game

Kotama and Academy Citadel is a 3D action Metroidvania featuring fast-paced combat, fluid-based abilities, and a mysterious academy city ruled by strength.

Play as Kotama, a charming yet enigmatic exchange student, and explore the sprawling Carmel Academy Citadel. Fight, explore, and grow stronger as you challenge powerful rivals and climb toward the title of Carmel Star.

① Explore a Layered, Interconnected Academy City

Traverse and witness the Academy's surreal blend of reality and sci-fi landscapes. Harness Kotama's fluid-based abilities to overcome obstacles, evade traps. Collect items, weapons, and upgrades to grow stronger, unlock new skills, find your way to ascend and become [The Carmel Star].

② Fast-Paced Combat Built on Timing and Control

In this campus where strength reigns supreme, exceptional prowess is key to fulfilling your ambitions.

Confront dozens of peculiar foes and formidable rivals on your path to victory! Clash with them head-on!

• Evade swiftly and shatter Detonation Points to overpower your enemies.

• Use your unique "Fluid Detonation" ability to instantly turn the tide of the battle.

• Activate the Mind Acceleration mode to seize fleeting openings and crush your opponents decisively.

• Unlock various weapons, unleash unique skills, and customize your own combat style.

• Customize Memocards to your liking! Leverage diverse bonus effects to secure victory with ease!

③ Meet Allies, Shape Their Fates

Meet peculiar, captivating students scattered across the citadel.

Aid them during your journey, uncover their stories, and earn their loyalty as allies in your campaign for [The Carmel Star].

Even a small choice may sway the Academy's and your final fate.

④ Uncover a Century-Old Conspiracy

Use your special ability to rewind time, and head back to the starting point, revisit explored areas, chart new paths to tackle temporal riddles, and peel back layers of the Academy's century-spanning grand plan and the secrets of Kotama's own origins.

• 3D Action Metroidvania with fluid movement and exploration

• Stylish anime-inspired visuals and dynamic character illustrations

• Skill-based, fast-paced combat with deep customization

• Carefully designed boss encounters

• Rich exploration rewards and collectibles

• Multiple difficulty options for casual and hardcore players