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We first reported on artistic puzzle adventure Helix: Descent N Ascent some months ago. Now, following a successful demo launch, developer Badass Mongoose has announced that the game will be released on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 23rd, 2026. Given the very positive reception of the demo, the developers have decided to add an extra layer of content to match the scale they had envisioned for the game.
Helix: Descent N Ascent has a monochrome art style that draws inspiration from 1980s black-and-white indie comics, 1990s manga, and 1970s Franco-Belgian comics. With atmospheric music by Jim Guthrie (Sword and Sorcery, Nobody Saves The World, and Below) added into the mix, it makes for an artistic journey to remember!
Key features:
In search of the truth: You awaken in a dull, dark, disembodied world. Though you’re usually alone, you soon encounter another being who looks just like you, except he always seems to be at odds with you. Who is this doppelganger? Is he a friend or a foe?
Puzzle your way out: Discover new powers as you progress through your adventure. Each one allows you to meaningfully interact with your surroundings and solve the many puzzles awaiting you.
Combine your powers: Master the unique mix-and-match system that allows you to combine your powers while you explore the barren lands of Helix.
A deep emotional journey: reflect on identity, solitude, and relationships. Helix weaves each mystery and memory of a past existence with personal, cultural, and spiritual threads.
An artistic journey: Experience a tale not told with words, but through stunning black-and-white artwork, living 2D scenery, evocative paintings, and powerful atmospheric music.
Enchanting music: Helix was designed and developed with Jim Guthrie’s incredible music in mind (and ear). The score takes the player to the edge of a dreamlike, serene, and strange universe.
