During the Indie World Showcase today, publisher Devolver Digital announced Gunbrella, a new 'noir-punk' action adventure title from developer Doinksoft, who created the charming metroidvania Gato Roboto. We've only got a vague '2023' release window for this one, so it's likely going to be a while before it's in our hands.
Here's some info from the game's Steam page:
Gunbrella is a noir-punk action-adventure set in a world dependent on a rapidly diminishing natural resource. Players take the role of a gruff woodsman on a quest for revenge, armed with the mysterious Gunbrella: a firearm that doubles as an umbrella. His investigation becomes entangled with the inner workings of ghouls and gangsters, cops and cutlists, and the fallout of corporate exploitation.
KEY FEATURES
- Engage in side-scrolling action combat with a focus on maneuverability and close-quarters gunplay. Your gun is also a movement tool. Use the umbrella to glide, swing, dash, and dive
- Interrogate and speak to a cast of bizarre characters. What you learn is recorded in your investigative notebook
- Manage your resources. Find scrap and spare parts to trade for different munitions and upgrades.
- Explore various locations from a small town menaced by cult kidnappings, to a junkyard-turned-fortress ruled by a trash gang, and maybe even the mythical city of Avalon, where it's rumored that you can still see the sky.
- Uncover the mysteries of the supernatural as wraiths and monstrosities materialize in places where blood has been shed…
What do you think of Gunbrella? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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^Lol, desperate much. I've seen more glory in a soiled nappy.
Gunbrella was one to catch my eye and go on my watch list.
This was pretty much the game that saved the indie world for me. Although the crab game was pretty interesting as well.
This looks pretty fun.
I like the look of this, Gato Roboto was good, but a bit short, hopefully this will last longer
This looks like it has really good potential. I will be keeping my eye on this one and a few others from the direct.
Looks fun and I like the idea of using an umbrella — gives me Shovel Knight vibes.
Maybe the only thing I enjoyed today, looks pretty nice.
@kerplunk Funny, it made me think of this:
The name alone was enough to grab my interest. Between this, Enter the Gungeon, and and Wizard with a Gun, Devolver really has a strong gun motif going on here.
Really enjoyed Gato Roboto, can’t wait to see the follow up
I don’t know who’s in charge over at Devolver, but clearly, somebody knows what they’re doing
@gcunit Ahh yes, that too!
I've trained for this.

This looks pretty interesting though. The premise alone intrigues me and the aesthetic is pretty cool as well. Keeping an eye on this one.
Looks cool. I like the rusty colour palette.
This is the only game I have interest in from the indie showcase.
Loved Gato Roboto. I am excited for this!
Funny, some ten years ago, I designed an anti-heroine with that name. And her nemesis Copycat-woman, who, well, copied famous scenario's, from murders to heists from history or other stories.
A nice side-scroller shooter.
This and the crab game are the only two that caught my eye in this otherwise "meh" Indie Direct. And I don't know who those two presenters were, but gosh they were annoying.
Loved Gato Roboto, one of my favorite indies on Switch. Looking forward to experiencing more from the developer. Love when games are just the perfect length for their concept and that was Gato, nearly a flawless game, in my opinion.
It looked cool but didn't totally grab me. I have seen & played a few similarish games on the Indie scene, maybe that's why. About 4 other games grabbed me more but I need a review for this.
the movement looks good, the guard might give it a different feel too
Gato Roboto rules, and I am so hype for this game. Jumped straight to my most anticipated games list
Gunbrella and Elecman are my two pickups from this. I've always loved the idea of an umbrella gun with the umbrella deflecting bullets.
Two more welcome games to Switch
This looks great. They already had me sold, then they hit me with "upgrade your umbrella". I am IN.
I am so into this one.......but a little disappointed that gunbrellas aren't real......I mean, I suppose the usage potential is not as hot as for our hero which is good but the conversation potential would be A+.
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