Those of you hungry for narrative games and in need of some action-heavy gameplay will probably find in REPLACED a good opportunity to satiate your gaming needs.
This action platformer is ranking in Steam’s most wishlisted games, with thousands waiting in anticipation for this post-apocalyptic cyberpunk adventure. Feeling curious yet? Here is everything you need to know about REPLACED.
What is the release date for REPLACED?
REPLACED is scheduled to release on April 14, 2026.
What platforms will REPLACED release on?
REPLACED will release on Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG). The game will also be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.
What price is REPLACED launching at?
Currently, there is no information available on REPLACED’s price. Given its genre, chances are the game won’t cost $70, but rather $20 to $25. However, REANIMAL, a recently-released similar game, is priced at $40. Sad Cat Studio will ultimately reveal the game’s price closer to launch.
How does REPLACED’s gameplay work?
REPLACED is a 2.5D action platformer featuring high-intensity encounters and melee-heavy fighting, with a sprinkle of “satisfying” ranged attacks on top, according to the game’s Steam page. While exploring the world, you’ll experience fluid and fast movement that will complement the “cinematic” and story-heavy game, all enhanced by some good-old violence and gore.
What is the setting and plot of REPLACED?
REPLACED takes place in Phoenix-City, during the 80s, although in an alternate, post-apocalyptic, cybepunk timeline, thanks to a nuclear disaster. You’ll play as R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, and your mission is to uncover the secrets of Phoenix Corporation, which is also your creator.
This will prove difficult, as the protagonist, being a machine, will struggle with the weight of real human emotions, leading to an interesting narrative in a world where human life is “traded like currency.”
Is there a demo for REPLACED?
Yes, Sad Cat Studio recently released a demo for REPLACED, which was previously teased. It offers approximately 20 minutes of gameplay, so feel free to check it out if you feel the game is your cup of tea.
Be sure to check out other upcoming games in our 2026 video game and tech release calendar.
