Dark Adelita is a new pixel art side-scrolling shooter from developer Brain-dead Rabbit Games and publisher indie.io, due for release on Steam on May 6th, 2026. According to the developer, this “fast-paced, sidescrolling shooter pits Angela against hordes of enemies under the control of a dark power from ancient Mexican myths. Armed with her trusted rifle and fast reflexes, she will have to run, jump, and shoot through fast-paced stages”. There is currently a demo available to try now.

In Dark Adelita, players take part in this journey through polished, fast-paced gameplay. Always outnumbered and outgunned, they will have to rely on her speed and agility to dodge enemy bullets, as one shot is all it takes to knock her down. Armed with her trusty rifle and a plethora of other weapons, together with special abilities, and sheer determination, she faces a seemingly impossible task where every encounter is a high-stakes challenge to players’ reflexes – and that’s just the beginning.

Every aspect of Dark Adelita is rooted in Mexican culture and history. “Our hope is to deliver a fun game with a unique theme, showcasing what makes Mexico and our culture special,” remarked Ricardo Reyes, lead programmer and pixel artist responsible for the game’s distinct visual identity.