Mexican Folklore, Sidescrolling Mayhem, and Retro Graphics: Dark Adelita to Release on Steam on May 5

Grab a rifle and fight for your soul as an ancient enemy stirs in revolutionary Mexico

To arms! Brain-dead Rabbit Games and indie.io are delighted to announce the imminent release of Dark Adelita on Steam on May 5, 2026! As Angela, a veteran of the revolutionary struggle, players embark on a dark journey through Mexican states. The fast-paced, sidescrolling shooter pits Angela against hordes of enemies under the control of a dark power from ancient Mexican myths. Armed with her trusted rifle and fast reflexes, she will have to run, jump, and shoot through fast-paced stages!

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Steam page:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3575650/Dark_Adelita/

The path will not be easy. It’s 1918, and the Mexican Revolution is coming to an end after years of bitter fighting. As change sweeps across the suffering land, however, an ancient evil awakens. Feeding on the fears and suffering of a devastated people, it brings creatures straight from Mexican legends to life. Blight and darkness spread across the land – and only one, a brave adelita called Angela, can face the darkness. With a rifle in hand, she sets out on a path that will test her physical strength and mental endurance…

Players take part in this journey through polished, fast-paced gameplay. Always outnumbered and outgunned, they will have to rely on her speed and agility to dodge enemy bullets, as one shot is all it takes to knock her down. Armed with her trusty rifle and a plethora of other weapons, together with special abilities, and sheer determination, she faces a seemingly impossible task where every encounter is a high-stakes challenge to players’ reflexes – and that’s just the beginning.

As she journeys deeper into the nightmarish world unleashed by the foe she pursues, Angela finds herself fighting for her very soul: The wails carried by the wind turn blood into ice, shadows lurk around every corner, and creatures of folk and legend come to life only to attack with unimaginable ferocity.

Every aspect of the game is rooted in Mexican culture and history. “Our hope is to deliver a fun game with a unique theme, showcasing what makes Mexico and our culture special,” remarked Ricardo Reyes, lead programmer and pixel artist responsible for the game’s distinct visual identity.

Eager to take up arms? Get ready: Dark Adelita releases on Steam on May 5, 2026!

ABOUT BRAIN DEAD RABBITS

Formed by a trio of friends from across Mexico, Brain-dead Rabbit Games is a remote-first studio focused on creating games that are not only a blast to play, but also showcase the unique culture of their homeland. Dark Adelita is their second game, perfecting the shooter formula of their debut title, Damikira.

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