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Abelina

Discover a non-violent handcrafted adventure filled with secrets, dark humour, and strange companions

California, United States - October 16, 2026 - Developer Gabe Askew and publisher Indieformer have announced Abelina, a surreal, non-violent platformer about life, death, and the baggage we carry with us to the great beyond. Set in a handcrafted hereafter gently lit by fluorescent flora and filled with oddities to discover, Abelina comes to Steam in early 2027 and will have a public demo coming in November.

Vasily wakes in Abelina, a small settlement located in a sprawling afterlife where people tend gardens and steadfastly avoid thinking about where they might really be. When tragedy punctures the facade, Vasily packs up his secrets and heads out into the dark frontier. Each night, a former companion catches up with Vasily, searching for answers by the light of the campfire.

Free from combat, Abelina invites players to climb, jump, and explore an in-between world that grows more demanding with every step into the unknown. Glowing pools and plants that hang from the woodland canopy illuminate branching paths as you dive deeper into the endless night to discover increasingly surreal biomes

 

You are not alone on your journey, as a menagerie of fantastical creatures populates the world. Rabbit-cats tempt you towards the shadows, giant moths glide between branches, and glowing goats roam the wilderness. These curious inhabitants put the life in afterlife, revealing the game’s narrative through their dark humour and curious behaviour.

Abelina key features:

  • Unearth a mature story about life and death: Piece together Vasily’s secrets while uncovering the mysteries of his peculiar home. 

  • Explore rather than fight: A non-violent experience focused on the joy of movement and discovery. Explore branching routes and hidden corners of a strange and expansive wilderness. The path forward may not always be obvious, and rewards await the adventurous. 

  • Meet the weird and wonderful in a handmade setting: Encounter a curious cast of creatures and companions in a world where every element has been made by hand.

Abelina launches on Steam in early 2027. Wishlist now for the latest news. Updates on the game’s progress are available on Bluesky, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and Discord.

A full press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailers, can be found here.

MEDIA CONTACT
Two Frogs in a Trenchcoat on behalf of Indieformer

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About Gabe Askew

Gabe Askew is a solo game developer and CG animation veteran whose music video for the band Grizzly Bear led to a nine-year career at Hornet Inc. There, he directed commercial campaigns for brands including Dolby, Purina, and Campbell's Soup. After developing his design skills, Gabe returned home to California to supervise cinematics at Blur Studio for triple-A games including VALORANT, League of Legends, and PUBG, as well as the Netflix show Love, Death + Robots.

Website: gabeaskew.com

Bluesky: @abelinagame.bsky.social

TikTok: @glabe_raskew

Instagram: @glabe_raskew

Threads: @glabe_raskew

YouTube: @gabeaskew8092

Discord: discord.gg/23VeRWuy6

About Indieformer

Indieformer is a creator-led indie game publisher based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded by Josh and Clem after more than twelve years writing about independent games, Indieformer champions distinctive games from emerging developers.

Website: indieformer.com

Bluesky: @indieformer.com

Threads: @indieformer

Discord: discord.gg/rztz9s2wb3

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