HOTEL BARCELONA
Release date: Sep 26, 2025
Developers: White Owls Inc.
Publishers: CULT Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Categories: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, Japanese, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Catalan

HOTEL BARCELONA ホテル・バルセロナ: A Blood-Soaked, 2.5D Slasher Action Game from SUDA51 and SWERY A mysterious hotel stands in a remote location on the border between Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Its luxurious appearance hides a terrifying truth: it’s a trap for America’s most dangerous serial killers. You are Justine, a novice federal marshal with a deadly secret - your mind is shared with Dr. Carnival, a deranged murderer with a violent past. Together, you must eliminate every killer in the hotel… and try to survive long enough to escape. Experience a Unique 2.5D Action System This is not a simple side-scrolling action game. The intense battles require tactical movement, precise timing, and clever use of your abilities. Environments are rich with danger and drenched in 1980s American horror movie atmosphere. Use Death to Your Advantage: “Slasher Phantoms” Every time you die, a memory of your past self is born. These echoes, known as Slasher Phantoms, repeat your exact movements from the previous run, and can deal real damage to enemies. Use them as shields, allies, or distractions. With each failure, your strength multiplies. Grow Stronger with Every Drop of Blood The more you fight, the more you’re covered in blood. This isn’t just visual flare. Blood fuels your power. Fill the Skull Gauge by staying aggressive, and when it reaches its peak, unleash Carnival Awakening: a devastating special attack that unleashes something unstoppable but monstrous. Seven Horror-Inspired Zones, Seven Deadly Bosses Explore seven unique areas within HOTEL BARCELONA, each inspired by a different sub-genre of horror. From haunted mansions to twisted laboratories, each zone contains an unforgettable boss battle that demands analysis, strategy, and quick reflexes. A Collaboration Between Two Legendary Creators SUDA51 (No More Heroes, Killer7) and SWERY (Deadly Premonition, The Good Life) team up for the first time in this original horror-action project. Their distinct styles combine into a surreal, gore-filled, unforgettable experience. Online Multiplayer: Co-op Missions and PvP Invasions At first glance, HOTEL BARCELONA may look like a single-player roguelike. However, the game also features robust online multiplayer if you know how to unlock it. Up to three players can join forces in co-op mode, working together to complete missions and survive the hotel's murderous inhabitants. And for those seeking a more competitive thrill, PvP mode allows a fourth player to invade your world, hunting or being hunted in a brutal cat-and-mouse game. 

Press reviews: “One of my favorite games of 2025” Forbes (Matt Gardner) “You'll not want to put the game down until all the serial killers have been stopped” 8/10 – Loot Level Chill (Lyle Pendle) “Delivers exactly what one would hope for from a collaboration between Suda51 and SWERY” IGN (Michael Cherdchupan) 

Notes: Players in this title fight humanoid enemies using a variety of melee weapons. The humanoid enemy is a violent bloodbath with loss of limbs, and the bloodshed is directly related to the game system.