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Poncle Debuts Berserk or Die Featuring Keyboard-Smashing Combat

Available now on Steam, the pixel-art game’s unconventional control scheme highlights Poncle’s pivot to publishing curated indie titles.

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The player fights a huge boss named 'Transcendent Being'
Berserk or Die combat
The player summons an attack from the skies while enemies ride on chariots and wield spears and axes

Overview

  • Developed by Nao Shibata of Nao Games, Berserk or Die challenges players to slam the left or right sides of their keyboard to direct movement and attacks.
  • Unveiled and released during the PC Gaming Show 2025, the title is available now on Steam and includes optional controller support for accessibility.
  • The action game showcases Shibata’s pixel art alongside a soundtrack composed by Filippo Vicarelli, known for his work on Vampire Survivors.
  • Luca Galente encountered Berserk or Die at Kyoto’s 2024 BitSummit and immediately chose it as Poncle’s inaugural publishing venture.
  • Poncle plans to use Berserk or Die as a blueprint for its indie publishing slate by championing projects rooted in developer passion and creative freedom.