Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares is a new retro-inspired 3D platformer from developer Polycast Labs that is set to launch on Windows, Mac, and Linux on October 30th, 2026, priced at $19.99. The developer has described Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares as a “nostalgia-infused action-adventure” that “blends the freeform exploration and verticality of classic platformers with a dreamy, circus-meets-Halloween atmosphere”.
In Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares, players step into the pointy shoes of Bobo, a clumsy but golden-hearted jester. During a circus performance gone wrong, Bobo accidentally opens the legendary Nightmare Chest, freeing the ancient Dreammaster who twists the kingdom’s dreams into living nightmares. Guided by a floating DreamMask, players must leap, glide, rail-grind, and puzzle their way through corrupted dreamworlds to recover lost EchoMares and restore laughter to a world frozen in eternal twilight.
“The game started from a love for the classic 3D platformers I grew up with, like Spyro the Dragon and MediEvil, which had colorful worlds and gameplay that felt playful but still challenging,” said David Ho, Game Developer and founder of Polycast Labs. “Bobo isn’t a warrior or a hero by design. He’s clumsy, expressive, and out of his depth. This made him feel relatable and allowed the game to focus on acrobatics, exploration, and discovery rather than combat alone.”
Key features:
Whimsical Nightmare Platforming: Explore semi-open, highly replayable levels with strong verticality and themed mechanics, from gravity-bending zones to pumpkin bounce pads.
Acrobatic Moveset: Master Bobo’s agility right from the start. Double jump, glide using his jester hat, wall-slide, rail-grind, stomp, dive, and more.
Innovative DreamMask Health System: A floating mask acts as a shield. Stack multiple masks to trigger Dreamburst, a powerful, short invulnerable state.
Meaningful Collectibles: Gather Twilight Sweets, Nightmare Wisps, and rare Voodoo Dolls.
Recover essential EchoMares by defeating theatrical cinematic bosses to unlock new portal tents in the Twilight Circus Grounds hub.
Bobo and the Chest of Nightmares will be available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and German.
