Indie developer Grim Ronin is working on Tokyo Walled City, a game described as a "stealth action retro-cyberpunk immersive sim with survival horror and RPG elements." The upcoming title appears to draw significant inspiration from the Dishonored series, particularly in its movement and stealth mechanics.
The game casts players as a mercenary navigating a walled-off district within a futuristic Tokyo. Trailers showcase classic immersive sim gameplay, including quiet assassinations, disabling security systems like cameras, and vertical traversal for tactical advantage. The parkour and climbing aspects are said to be directly inspired by Dishonored 2's movement system.
While the focus appears to be on stealth and action, hints of survival horror and RPG elements are present, including encounters with unsettling androids. The developer acknowledges the game's similarities to the immersive sim genre, referencing titles like Deus Ex and Gloomwood.
With established immersive sim franchises like Deus Ex in an uncertain state and others like BioShock seemingly dormant, Tokyo Walled City emerges as a potential contender for fans of the genre. The game does not yet have a release date but is slated for an early access launch, with a Steam page available for more information.