Spin-Off of 2D Platformer 'Webbed' Set to Debut in 2025

Summary

The popular 2021 2D platformer Webbed is getting a new 3D sequel titled Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off.
Isopod is set for release on PC on October 21, 2025, offering players a blend of real and fantastical bug adventures.
The game will introduce 3D movement, diverse levels, and encounters that harken back to classic platformers, appealing to enthusiasts of the genre.

A well-received indie title from 2021, the 2D platformer Webbed is branching out into 3D territory with its successor, Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off. In this game, players will transition from controlling a cheerful spider to an endearing pill-bug as they embark on a colorful journey through a world of insects. Webbed achieved notable success, boasting ‘overwhelmingly positive’ feedback on Steam, and developers aim to attract both new and returning fans with Isopod.

Historically, several 2D titles have made successful transitions to 3D gameplay, with franchises like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda leading the charge, albeit with risks. The creators of Webbed are leveraging immersive mechanics and humorous character interactions to create a familiar yet fresh gaming experience.

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Official Trailer

The recent trailer for Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off provides a glimpse of the innovative mechanics and perspective that differentiates it from the original Webbed. Players can navigate lush underbrush, engaging in various 3D movements like burrowing through covert paths or soaring over dirt hills. They will encounter formidable mechanical foes, necessitating clever strategies and skills to overcome challenges in the insect realm. With hints of gameplay reminiscent of titles like Grounded and Buck Bumble, Isopod marries the enchantment of nature with the nostalgia of vintage platforming games.

Both 2D and 3D platformers have seen revitalized interest due to the success of titles like Astro Bot and the enduring appeal of Hollow Knight, uniting longtime fans and newcomers alike in support of the genre. Gamers can anticipate Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off on PC this October and should stay tuned for further updates on upcoming platforming titles.