What it is
Marupoyo: The Round Chick’s Adventure is a tilt-based, top-down platformer from Spanish studio Casual Brothers. Confirmed for release on 26 November 2026 in the UK, it casts you as Marupoyo, an extremely round chick who can only move by rolling; you don’t push him directly, you tilt the world to guide his momentum. The game is aimed at a broad family audience but includes optional harder challenges for players after skill-based runs.
- UK release
- 26 November 2026 (digital storefront release dates shown for Steam and Nintendo eShop)
- Platforms
- PC (Windows via Steam), Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 — confirmed on store pages
- Developer
- Casual Brothers Ltd.
- Publisher
- Casual Brothers Ltd.
- UK price
- TBA — no UK RRP announced on official store pages
- PEGI
- PEGI 3 (publisher/platform listings)
- Genre
- Platform / Adventure / Indie
- Online mode
- No — single-player only (single-system, single-player experience confirmed on publisher and platform pages)
- Engine
- Not stated by publisher (unconfirmed)
Story and setting
The story is deliberately simple and family-friendly: Marupoyo sets out to find and rescue his lost siblings. Narrative beats are delivered through short encounters and little vignettes unlocked as you find rescued chicks. The world is bright and cartoonish, built from distinct set-piece screens grouped into a handful of themed worlds; the Steam and publisher pages state there are four worlds in total.
How it plays
Gameplay centres on physics and momentum. Rather than direct control, you tilt levels to make Marupoyo roll, using gravity, ramps and hazards to reach exits. The publisher lists 120 handcrafted single-screen levels, with secrets, alternate routes and time-based challenges for completionists. There are two primary difficulty/presentation options: a Family Mode that removes lethal elements and adds forgiving clouds to prevent falls, and a Gamer Mode that keeps deadly obstacles and adds time and medal challenges. The game supports normal controller and analogue stick inputs on platforms where it appears, and includes accessibility options such as a motion-sickness toggle and separate volume sliders for music, voice and SFX.
Platforms, editions and UK price
Casual Brothers’ store listings and the Nintendo store confirm Marupoyo on PC (Windows via Steam) and on Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2, all with the same 26 November 2026 release date for the UK. The publisher and store material do not list a UK retail price or boxed edition at the time of writing; digital storefront pages show the release date and file-size estimates but no confirmed UK RRP. If you want it on PC, the Steam page is already live for wishlist and pre-save; Nintendo’s eShop entries show Switch and Switch 2 pages with PEGI 3 classification and platform-specific download sizes.
What was shown and when
Casual Brothers showcased Marupoyo publicly at Gamescom 2026, where hands-on impressions and a short trailer were circulated; preview write-ups and the Steam store page reflect details revealed there (Family/Gamer modes, 120 levels, the tilt-control concept). Nintendo’s store pages carry publisher copy that expands on accessibility options and confirms the Family Mode behaviour and supported languages. Other previews from indie outlets that played hands-on at events describe gameplay elements such as gusts of wind, moving platforms and springy mushrooms, matching the publisher’s descriptions.
What remains unconfirmed
Platform availability beyond Steam and Nintendo Switch (for example, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation) is not confirmed on official publisher or platform storefronts at time of writing; third-party sites list additional platforms but we could not verify those through platform holders or an official Casual Brothers announcement. There is no official UK RRP, no confirmed physical edition, and no publisher statement that Marupoyo will be included in subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online at launch. Any rumours about additional platforms, special editions or subscription inclusion remain unconfirmed.
Not yet confirmed
- Xbox Series X|S release: listed by some third-party sites but not confirmed on platform holder storefronts or by the publisher.
- PlayStation versions (PS4/PS5): widely aggregated by third-party databases but no PlayStation Store listing or official publisher announcement found.
- UK RRP, physical edition or retailer pre-order offers: no official pricing or physical SKU announced.
- Inclusion on subscription services (Xbox Game Pass, Nintendo Switch Online add-ons, PlayStation Plus): not confirmed by Casual Brothers or platform holders.
Marupoyo: The Round Chick's Adventure: your questions
Is Marupoyo on Xbox Series X|S at launch?
Not confirmed. Official Steam and Nintendo eShop pages list PC and Nintendo Switch family consoles for 26 November 2026; there is no Xbox Store listing or publisher statement confirming an Xbox release at the time of writing.
What age rating does Marupoyo have in the UK?
Marupoyo is rated PEGI 3 on the official Nintendo store pages for the UK-region listings, indicating suitability for all ages.
How long is the game? How many levels?
The publisher lists 120 handcrafted levels across multiple themed worlds; total playtime will depend on how many optional challenges and medal/time runs you attempt, but the level count is confirmed by store pages.
Does Marupoyo have online or co-op features?
No. Store descriptions from the publisher and Nintendo state a single-system, single-player experience; there are no online multiplayer features announced.
