This is such a fun idea for a game. Ruffy and the Riverside is a colourful hand-drawn action-adventure where you've got a special power called SWAP, that lets you copy and paste textures in the game.
More about it: "As Ruffy, the Chosen One, you'll harness the magical power of SWAP, and use it to transform the game world. With SWAP you'll change the sun into the moon or ice into lava while overcoming countless puzzles and effortlessly manipulating objects to your will. You can turn a stone into wood to create a boat or swap a wall into rubble to clear your path, and much more as you fight, jump, and ride hay bales throughout the adventure. The unique SWAP ability opens up endless possibilities, making every moment feel magical and full of surprises."
Recently the developer overhauled the Steam page and showed off a brand new trailer
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Speaking over email their press team mentioned to me: "Linux Support is guaranteed indeed! (+ the dev will also try and get it Steam Deck approved as close as possible to the launch)".
Game Features:
- Use and master the power of SWAP to transform elements in the game world.
- Overcome various puzzles through creative manipulation of objects.
- Engage in exciting adventure elements like fighting, jumping, and skating.
- Solve puzzles and find treasures in challenging 2D levels
- Unlock seven outer regions, each with unique challenges and settings.
- More than a dozen characters offering new exciting quests.
- Use dreamstones to create and apply custom textures to main game elements like stone, waterfalls and more...
- Enjoy a magical atmosphere with a focus on exploration and discovery.
- Gather various collectibles, such as butterflies, dreamstones, Etoi creatures, and coins, each contributing to gameplay and customization.
It's set for release sometime in Q1 2025.
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