Planned Release Date: Q4 2027

About This Game

The Trial of Kharzoid is an arkanoidvania. It combines classic brick-breaking games like Arkanoid with Castlevania's classic elements like exploration, defeating huge bosses and eating chicken you find in walls! The goal is to navigate through the deadly levels and go back to Kharzoid's tower to defeat this son of a witch. You will learn more about the lore by talking to NPCs.

This is a remake of the 2025 NES homebrew game of the same name, without the limitations of the old console, but keeping the retro charm and the fun

The game is also inspired by Pinball Quest (NES) which combined pinball with rpg elements and Kirby's Block Ball (Gameboy) with it's multiple paddle levels.

The land of Xyleria was ruled by Kharzoid, a dark and powerful wizard, versed in occult magic. In his twisted imagination, he conceived a diabolical game filled with traps and foes. Each month he would take a prisoner, transfer his soul into a magical skull and send him into this diabolical maze.

A hero finally appeared, and stood up to the challenge!

• Fight huge bosses

• Explore ancient ruins and discover hidden paths

• Meet colorful NPCs

• Multiple paddle madness

• Epic soundtrack updated for this edition

• Over 100 levels, some exclusive to the Steam release

• A level editor

• 2 player battle mode

• NES rom included!

Are you ready for the Trial of Kharzoid ?