Kernel Hearts is coming to PC via Steam in 2026, demo available now
Whitethorn Games and Ephemera Games have released a public demo version of Kernel Hearts for PC via Steam. The full version of this action RPG is slated to be available later within 2026.
This game will support multiplayer co-op with up to 4 players, and the just-released demo also supports it. The full game will also have a chip customization system that lets the player enhance a character's skills within a 256KB limit.
You can find the official screenshots and descriptions for Kernel Hearts right below. The game will have full English language support, including voiceovers. It will also have additional subtitles in French, Italian, German, Spanish (European & Latin American), Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Traditional & Simplified).
Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer co-op. As part of the M.A.H.O.U Unit, you are tasked with climbing the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you dethrone God and save a world drowning in ashes.
ONE MORE GOD REJECTED
Mix and match your attacks, spells, and movement with unique powers during each run to unleash devastating combos on the enemies you encounter.
Punch biblical monsters in the face with up to four friends. Each level culminates in an intense boss fight against the domain's guardianEQUIP & CUSTOMIZE YOUR UNITS
After each expedition, you will return to the last memory backup in a laboratory located on the outskirts of humanity's last holdout.
Spend the rewards from each run to unlock and equip up to 256KB of chips onto your Unit MAHOU.OS, and customize them as you see fit.TRANSFORM INTO A MAGICAL GIRL
Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.
BOND WITH YOUR ALLIES
Interact with the tower's unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.