The wait is almost over for Sad Cat Studios' & Thundeful's highly anticipated retro-futuristic action platformer
Gothenburg, Sweden - December 4th, 2025 - Sad Cat Studios and Thunderful are thrilled to announce that their highly-anticipated cyberpunk action platformer, REPLACED, will be releasing on PC and Xbox Series X|S on March 12th. This exciting milestone is being marked with a stunning new release date announcement that offers players another chance to dip their toes into the rich, dangerous and atmospheric world that awaits them.
Uncover the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation, through the eyes of its own creation, R.E.A.C.H. - an AI trapped in a human body against its will. In an alternate 1980s America reshaped by nuclear catastrophe, Phoenix-City has become one of the Corporation's strongholds - a haven for corruption where outlaws thrive and human life is traded like currency. Step into the role of R.E.A.C.H., expose the Corporation's hidden agenda, and uncover the purpose behind your creation.
REPLACED is a 2.5D cinematic action platformer wrapped in an intense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Run, climb, and fight through crumbling districts, industrial wastelands, and neon-lit alleys with fluid movement and fast, responsive combat. Chain precise melee strikes with satisfying ranged attacks to take down enemies in high-intensity encounters while keeping the flow of exploration.
What critics are saying...
"could be...an all-time indie classic in the same category as Limbo, Braid, Inside, Balatro" - IGN
"Replaced has all the right components to be a famous indie hit" - TheGamer
"by far the best-looking pixelated art style I've seen since Octopath Traveler" - Windows Central
Explore themes of humanity, identity, and control through morally complex characters and the slow reveal of a world pushed to its limits. Feel it being brought to life with hand-crafted pixel art enhanced by modern visual effects, while a moody, synth-driven soundtrack sets the tone. REPLACED delivers a single-player journey that blends cinematic platforming, fast-paced action, and a tense cyberpunk thriller narrative. Immerse yourself in a world where every secret - and every life - has a price.
"It feels great to finally have a set date for the release of REPLACED," said Game Director Yura Zhdanovich. "It's no secret that it's taken longer for us to get here than we initially thought and we want to thank everyone for your continued patience and support. We're looking forward to making it worth your while on March 12th!"
About Sad Cat Studios Sad Cat Studios was founded in 2018 in Minsk, Belarus, by game developers and entrepreneurs Yura Zhdanovich and Igor Gritsay. Yura, with over 8 years of experience as an artist and visual designer in game development companies and startups like MSQRD, joined forces with Igor, who has a strong background in IT and e-commerce, to establish the foundation for the studio's remarkable journey. Since then, Sad Cat Studios has relocated its headquarters to Limassol, Cyprus and now operates remotely across Europe.
About Thunderful Founded in 2017, Thunderful is a video game publisher headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thunderful offers third-party publishing, co-development services and publishing support services. The company has published and/or developed award-winning and critically acclaimed titles such as the SteamWorld IP, Planet of Lana, Viewfinder, LEGO® Bricktales, Lost In Random and more.
