03/09/2026•2 min read
Cosmo Tales Is Out Now in Early Access
What Is Cosmo Tales?
Cosmo Tales is a story-driven roguelite built around arcade vehicular combat. Pick one of three playable cars, each with its own handling, playstyle, and customization options, and drop into combat arenas spread across three distinct environment biomes.
The twist is in how the story is told. Every run is a self-contained tale. If you're here purely for the narrative, you can follow it at your own pace, no grinding required. And if you're the type who needs 100% on everything, there are challenges, secrets, and collectibles hiding in every arena, waiting.
It's designed to be picked up in minutes and explored for hours.
Between the Fights, You Build
This is where things get interesting. Weapons, upgrades, and modifiers combine into thousands of possible loadouts.
We wanted a system deep enough to reward genuine experimentation, but simple enough that you actually understand what you're doing on your very first run. No spreadsheets required.
No two tales play out the same way. Every biome hides something worth digging for, from tucked-away collectibles to encounters that only reveal themselves to the most curious drivers.
From high-speed arena skirmishes to showdowns against absurdly oversized bosses, we've kept the tone light, the action loud, and the soundtrack proudly retro. Accessible enough for younger players to enjoy, deep enough that adults won't feel babysat.
What's Waiting for You Right Now
4–8 hours of gameplay, depending on your playstyle, split into standalone tales, perfect whether you're here for the story or for every last challenge
3 environment biomes of combat arenas, each hiding secrets worth digging for
3 playable cars, each with its own playstyle and customization options
Thousands of build combinations in a deep but easy-to-grasp roguelite system
Boss encounters, collectible skins, and retro music that give every run its own character
Fun for every age, accessible for younger Cosmonauts, deep enough for the rest of us
Why Early Access, and For How Long
Let's be direct about this.
Cosmo Tales will stay in Early Access for a maximum of one year, with the 1.0 release planned for 2027. Early Access gives us the chance to build the rest of the game alongside your feedback, adding new content on a regular schedule and adjusting the experience based on what you actually enjoy playing.
During Early Access, we're planning to introduce:
New cars
More story
New game modes, including assist co-op for Cosmonauts who want to share the ride with a friend
Community feedback will play a key role in shaping the road to 1.0. Tell us what works. Tell us what doesn't. We're listening.
Start your engines, Cosmonauts. Cosmo Tales is available now in Early Access on Steam.