Kernel Hearts
Released Sep 2026
Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that's drowning in ashes
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Evaluation
Kernel Hearts launched on September 17, 2026, and just four days later — on September 21, 2026 — the developer published a post called "October Roadmap + Hotfix v1.0.11" that explicitly lays out a slate of features and content additions planned for October. These include an improved tutorial, per-character chip loadouts, multiple save slots, a training mode, level-up reward rerolls, English voice-over, and more. This is a clear developer commitment to upcoming content beyond what shipped at launch. The same post also delivered an immediate hotfix addressing reported bugs, showing the studio is actively supporting the game. The developer — a first-time studio — has been consistently engaged with the community since at least early 2026, running multiple closed playtests and updating the public demo before launch. Additional content beyond the October roadmap has not been ruled out.
Evidence
Developer published an October roadmap listing multiple planned additions: improved tutorial, expanded keybinding, per-character chip loadouts, multiple save slots, training mode, level-up reward rerolls, English voice-over, and replayable tutorial.
Hotfix v1.0.11 delivered bug fixes and new spell upgrades, showing active post-launch support.
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Developer
Publisher
Whitethorn Games
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Kernel Hearts is a unique blend of action RPG and roguelike elements with multiplayer co-op. As part of the M.A.H.O.U Unit, you are tasked with climbing the Tower of Babel, eliminating the angelic creatures in your path as you dethrone God and save a world drowning in ashes.
ONE MORE GOD REJECTED
Mix and match your attacks, spells, and movement with unique powers during each run to unleash devastating combos on the enemies you encounter.
Punch biblical monsters in the face with up to four friends. Each level culminates in an intense boss fight against the domain's guardian
EQUIP & CUSTOMIZE YOUR UNITS
After each expedition, you will return to the last memory backup in a laboratory located on the outskirts of humanity's last holdout.
Spend the rewards from each run to unlock and equip up to 256KB of chips onto your Unit MAHOU.OS, and customize them as you see fit.
TRANSFORM INTO A MAGICAL GIRL
Harness the strength of the tower to dispel the Heavenly Curse from yourself, unleashing a devastating attack on nearby foes and attaining your true form for a short period.
BOND WITH YOUR ALLIES
Interact with the tower's unique inhabitants and give them gifts to deepen your bond.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 22, 2026
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