GodsTV Announced at Six One Indie Showcase

Reality TV collides with roguelike chaos in Melbot Studios' wild new ARPG

• GodsTV, a roguelike ARPG with a reality TV twist, revealed at Six One Indie Showcase

• Demo available now on Steam, full Early Access launch in April 2026

• Features satirical storytelling, co-op gameplay, and evolving arenas

Reality TV Meets Roguelike Mayhem

During the Six One Indie Showcase, Melbot Studios revealed GodsTV , a satirical, top-down co-op roguelike ARPG that fuses cosmic absurdity with chaotic action. Alongside the reveal, a free demo is available today on Steam , giving fans their first taste of this twisted reality show where gods control the cameras and contestants risk it all for fame.

In GodsTV , players step into the shoes of four quirky contenders, each vying for stardom in a brutal, ever-changing Fame Show Arena. Guided—or manipulated—by capricious deities, contenders fight, fall, regroup backstage, and return stronger, flashier, and more desperate for clout.

Gameplay Highlights

• Reality TV Roguelike Loop– Death isn't the end; it's just the next outrageous broadcast.

• Solo or Co-Op Action– Fight alone or team up with friends to survive longer against the gods' whims.

• Dynamic TV Show Arenas– Rules, arenas, and challenges evolve run after run.

• Punk Rock Personality– A bold, colorful art style channels the chaos of a deranged game show.

Every match offers a chance to earn divine gifts, unlock weapons and skills, and grow your fanbase, but failure is inevitable—and hilarious.

Expanding the Universe

Melbot Studios has partnered with Spud Gun Studios (the animation team behind YouTube channel Mashed , with over 5M subscribers) to co-produce both the narrative side of GodsTV and a tie-in animated series for YouTube. Together, they're shaping a universe that skewers fame, showbiz, and consumer culture with punk rock energy.

Release Plans

GodsTV is currently in development and set to launch in Early Access on Steam in April 2026. Fans can wishlist the game today and dive into the demo right now to experience its satirical spin on fame and roguelike gameplay.

About Melbot Studios and Spud Gun Studios

Based in Barcelona, Melbot Studios is known for injecting humor and heart into creative projects. With award-winning titles like Melbits World and Melbits POD , the studio continues to push boundaries with unique, genre-bending designs.

Spud Gun Studios is a UK-based animation studio with over 2 billion views across YouTube, Snapchat, and TikTok. They've also collaborated with leading developers including Larian Studios, Santa Monica Studios, and Microsoft.

This story was originally reported by GameDaily on Sep 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the Games section. Add GameDaily as a Preferred Source by clicking here.