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Vesuvius playtest
by Snow Day Games
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- May 1, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- Snow Day Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Vesuvius playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the Vesuvius playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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About Vesuvius
GAME OVERVIEW
Explore the frozen depths of Vesuvius, a 2D action platformer. Set within the sprawling volcano, journey through fantastical alternate realities, battle corrupted mythical beasts, and survive a world steeped in ash and fable.
UNCOVER THE OTHER SIDE
Beneath the volcano, an alternate reality depicts a lush, idyllic world - completely at odds with the harsh snowy wasteland of reality. Shift between both realities to solve puzzles, face enemies, and traverse the winding caverns.
PROTECT POMPEII
Inspired by Roman history, the town of Pompeii is constantly threatened by the rumblings beneath Vesuvius. Choose how to interact with the unique townspeople and shape the outcome of this cursed land.
GAME FEATURES
- Explore an interconnected world beneath the volcano of Vesuvius
- Hand-drawn pixel art with architecture inspired by ancient Rome
- Character-driven side quests based on animal fables such as the Hare and the Tortoise
- Tight 2D controls for combat and platforming
- Full Original Score
From the game's Steam page.
