Princess of the Water Lilies is a new retro-inspired platform adventure that takes its art style from classic animated films of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. This is the first of many releases from publisher Red Dunes Games, after an exceptional Tokyo Game Show, where the team announced a plethora of titles, including Samurai Pizza Cats. The game has been developed by WhyKnot Studio and will be released on Steam on 20th November 2025, priced at $14.99.

Players will immerse themselves in a beautifully illustrated storybook world that draws inspiration from the golden age of animated classics, where they’ll embark on a cozy yet captivating journey accompanied by a mesmerising live full orchestral soundtrack. With minimal text and perfectly executed storytelling, the narrative in Princess of the Water Lilies remains accessible to players worldwide and propels the player into an imaginative experience.

“Inspired by those beloved animated classics from the ’70s to ’90s – from Fox and Hound, Aristocats, Bambi, Fern Gully, Watership Down, Wind in the Willows, The Secret of NIMH, An American Tail, and The Land Before Time, as well as games like Ori and HOA, we set out to capture that same childhood wonder in Princess of the Water Lilies.” Sultan Darmaki CEO & Creative Director, Red Dunes Games.

“Our world is richly hand-painted and our characters outlined in a traditional style, echoing the timeless artistry of those films and bringing that nostalgic magic to players today.” Shan Fei, CEO, Whyknot Studio.