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Two of the most iconic names in Japanese independent development, SUDA51 and SWERY, have their next joint project ready: Hotel Barcelona, a side-scrolling roguelite action game packed with blood, dark humor, and references to horror movies. The game will be released in September 2025 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

After a successful run at the Steam Next Fest, where it caught attention for its style and over-the-top violence, the title will be available to play at the Japanese BitSummit festival from July 18 to 20. You’ll also have the chance to meet its eccentric creator, Hidetaka “SWERY” Suehiro, responsible for cult classics like D4 and The Missing.

Hotel Barcelona, a bloody, surreal, and action-packed roguelite

In Hotel Barcelona, you play as Justine, a federal agent trapped in a nightmare hotel with a serial killer in her head… literally. You’ll have to face off against the Seven Slasher Killers time and time again, each inspired by a subgenre of horror movies. Every death will be the start of a new attempt, with permanent upgrades and new weapons.

Here are some of its most notable features:

• Over 100 weapons to unlock

• A ghost system that repeats your actions from previous playthroughs

• Devastating powers from Dr. Carnival, the monster that possesses you

• Grotesque enemies like Jacob, a baseball-obsessed killer

• Aesthetic and tone inspired by No More Heroes, with blood, humor, and frantic combat

The game will arrive in September 2025 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and PC. You can already add it to your wishlist on Steam. If you’re looking for something different, violent, and stylish, this Japanese slasher could become one of the most talked-about indies of the year.