Kaelaverse: Pemascape, which has garnered Very Positive reviews and is completely free to play, is a new side-scroller on Steam based on a HoloID VTuber. As one of the largest indie-friendly gaming platforms, Steam gets many free titles each week. However, few manage to capture players' attention like Kaelaverse: Pemascape has.
One of Steam's recent free releases that won players over was BAPBAP. PC users also have other new free games to explore, like Supervive. Joining these entertaining, no-cost titles is Kaelaverse: Pemascape, a game that Hololive fans will especially enjoy.
Best Free Co-Op Games You Can Play On Steam
Are you and your friend looking for free-to-play co-op fun? Then, try out the following fantastic games on Steam.
Kaelaverse: Pemascape Is a Pixel Art Action-Adventure Side-Scroller Featuring a Famous VTuber
Developed by the team behind HoloCure and released on August 30, Kaelaverse: Pemascape centers on Holo Indonesia's popular virtual YouTuber of the same name. However, Kaela is not the game's protagonist. Instead, players step into the shoes of her diehard fans, known as the Pemaloe, on a mission to save her. The game features pixel art visuals, with gameplay focused on platforming, exploration, and combat. Players don't need prior knowledge of Hololive's characters to enjoy the game, though the story includes many references to the company's virtual stars.
Out of the game's roughly 200 reviews on Steam, all have been positive, showing Kaelaverse: Pemascape's potential to achieve success similar to HoloCure. For context, HoloCure launched as a roguelike featuring some of Hololive's most popular characters and quickly gained a large following, and currently has nearly 40,000 positive reviews on Steam. While Kaelaverse: Pemascape is a short adventure game and doesn't seem to offer the same replay value as HoloCure, it still has a chance to build a large fan base, especially among Hololive enthusiasts.
One of Kaelaverse: Pemascape's interesting gameplay features is its death mechanic. Since the story centers on the VTuber's fictional fandom, each time the player dies, their character is replaced by another Pemaloe with a new name. This adds immersion, especially because players can come across the bodies of previous Pemaloe if they cross the same path. The game is also described as a puzzle-focused side-scroller with some Metroidvania elements, so players can expect backtracking and hidden areas.
Steam users interested in more free games like Kaelaverse: Pemascape should explore the publisher's catalogue. Holo Indie, known for publishing Hololive-inspired games, offers several other free titles that virtual YouTuber fans are likely to enjoy. Some examples include Guraquest, Simpwalk, Jurard Run, and Holosaga: Invasion of the Holox, as well as Miko in Maguma.
