Cozy 2D Action Yuma Nest by Solo Developer to Enter Early Access on March 11

Trailer announcing the release date of Yuma Nest in early access.

Developer Piokou announced that Yuma Nest, an open-world 2D action RPG, will start early access on March 11.

The game offers an exploration of a vast open world, battling hordes of monsters, and building automated systems to aid in combat. The hero gradually grows stronger on the surface world and can then venture into metroidvania-style dungeons.

The project allows for the development and customization of training rooms, creation of structures to aid leveling, or fully automated systems for defeating villains. The game features elite monsters, defeating which grants enhancements to the character.

After 5 years of solo development, I just released the trailer for my game, Yuma Nest!

It’s a sandboxy, open-world action RPG#indiedev #gamedev #GameMaker pic.twitter.com/FAA0wuncmY

— Piokou (@Piokou) January 5, 2026

Players can choose a class, with developers promising new additions with updates. Loot is spent on upgrading equipment, and skills and gear obtained on the surface help in dungeons and boss battles.

Yuma Nest also offers a wide range of personalization: players can ride bicycles, take pets into battle, change the hero’s appearance, and collect cosmetic items.

Yuma Nest will be available exclusively to PC gamers on Steam. At launch, the game will only have English localization.