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Utopia: Haven

About this game

Utopia: Haven is a retro metroidvania adventure originally developed for the Game Boy Color! Play as Nevan, an explorer of the Galactic Firm, tasked with discovering a planet capable of sustaining humanity’s future.

The Fate of Humanity is in Your Hands

Planet Earth is dying, and humanity stands on the brink of extinction. You embark on a lonesome journey across three distant planets in search of a new home to replace Earth. Many soldiers have walked this path before you, but none have returned to tell their tale.

Will you persevere?

Game Features

  • A 2D Metroidvania adventure inspired by classic games of the genre.

  • Tight, responsive controls with movement abilities such as a double jump to enhance exploration.

  • Three expansive planets, each featuring distinct biomes and immersive environments.

  • Shoot ’em up sections woven throughout the game, acting as unique arcade-style minigames.

  • A progression system with a mix of familiar and unique upgrades to expand your abilities.

  • Retro-inspired visuals that capture the look and feel of classic Game Boy Color titles.

  • A wide variety of unique enemies and challenging bosses to test your skills.

  • A scan system and bestiary that lets you document creatures and complete your logbook.

  • Insignias to collect by completing special in-game objectives. 

  • Fully playable on real Game Boy Color hardware!

Utopia: Haven

Explore three distant planets in this retro-inspired 2D metroidvania, developed for the Game Boy Color. Face mysterious creatures, discover powerful upgrades and uncover lost secrets. The fate of humanity is in your hands!

Developer

João Mendonça

Publisher

João Mendonça

Release Date

22 May, 2026

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