Find Your Destiny in Sliding Hero
The solo indie game developer Silent Chicken has announced that its first debut title, Sliding Hero will be coming to Steam in 2025. Players will dive into a vibrant, Venice-inspired world where carnival magic comes alive. This 16-bit adventure will challenge your wits, reveal hidden secrets, and pit you against unique, colorful bosses. Furthermore, a demo is already available on the platform, so you can jump right into it and start sliding.
Sliding Hero is a 2D top-down explorative Metroidvania puzzle game with a unique movement mechanic. You can slide in just one direction until you bump into something. These Sokoban moves are cleverly mixed with dodging traps and facing enemies.
In the game, you will step into the shoes of Luca Sicomoro, a brave captain of the Venetian navy, as you dive into a haunting world inspired by the Carnival of Venice. Imagine a place where eerie masks and elaborate costumes mix with a rich, atmospheric soundtrack straight from 1700s Italy.
After a shipwreck, Luca wakes up on a strange island. He finds himself exploring a mysterious villa filled with odd and dangerous characters. As you guide him, you’ll piece together clues in a story woven with mystery and the supernatural, all brought to life through beautifully crafted pixel art and unsettling animations.
Explore a richly detailed world influenced by 18th-century Venice and the iconic masks of the Italian Commedia dell’Arte. The stunning hand-drawn and pixel art visuals create an eerie, yet mesmerizing environment, pulling you into a one-of-a-kind dark fantasy adventure.