- Patch #1 Notes - 22 August 2025
Every time a game gets released, a patch note gets its wings. And I think that's beautiful. And so is ours, because it's actually nothing major. Just a bunch of QoL changes and bug fixes!We've been extremely lucky that nothing major has broken, so let's keep it like that, shall we? 👀 We've just has to tweak a few things, make others behave, and so forth.Here's what's on the docket for this lukewarm fix:So far, apart from some game tweaks, we haven't had any game-breaking occurrences. Which for a game launch is pretty freaking great... And now I need to knock on wood because we'd love for it to stay that way.But if you do stumble upon something you think needs to be fixed or looked at, we're all ears! You can post it in the thread of this update, make a new entry on the game's forum page, or find us on a platform like Discord to let us know. We have a whole channel just for bugs!Thank y…
- 🤘 Thank You for an Amazing Launch Week! 🤘 - 16 August 2025
Hey everyone!We've officially entered our first post-launch weekend, which gave us enough breathing room to come here and say how immensely grateful we are for the support so far! Thanks to you we're officially rated as Positive on steam - with a 100% positive review score! (And, knock on wood, there's been very minimal bug reports which is even more of a miracle)Every single kind word has meant the world to us. It not only helps us by telling Steam that our game is worth showing to other people, but helps us improve and keeps the experience rocking for everyone.We hope you are having a Metavoidal-filled weekend; May your combos be as perfect as your dodges, and your boss battles triumphant! As always, if you run into any issues or come across any bugs, please let us know on any channel you feel most comfortable using. We have a dedicated bug channel in our Discord.Thanks again for help…
- IT'S SHOW TIME! - 13 August 2025
IT'S FINALLY TIME TO RELEASE THE CORRUPTION OF METAL ONTO THE WORLD! Our master plan is finally complete."I don't get the reference" buttonRight. On. Schedule. Mostly... Let's not talk about the Xbox delay.Ok all jokes aside I can finally say, after 3 long years of development, that Metavoidal is available to play! AS WE SPEAK! Wow, that's surreal to type. Thank you so much for supporting us, this game, and our dream of releasing a commercial game. I'm so incredibly proud of every single team member that has ever touched the game, because it's our weird combination of ideas that made MVDL what it is. There will never be another game like this, because we all put a bit of ourselves in it every day. And I cannot wait to hear what people say about it. As always, if you run into any bugs please find us on any platform that you're comfortable using and send us what you've got. Or you can mak…
- Metavoidal Is Coming Soon! - 2 July 2025
That's right, you Double-Bass Demons, our game is coming out SOON! And not only will it be come in kicking on Steam, but on Xbox (and the Microsoft store), as well. Enough fanfare, feast your eyes on the official release date trailer for METAVOIDAL! We're currently doing final soundchecks for the big debut show. But while you wait, why not tell all your friends, or share this video with your parents to show them it wasn't just a phase, or write about it on your favourite venue's bathroom walls to help us reach the metal heads that would like to play a little drummer dude! It's been a hell of a long road to get here (there's a roguelite joke in here somewhere). We know at some point it even seemed like Metavoidal was stuck in indie game purgatory (even me), but we're finally seeing the light at the end of this very long development tunnel! As the observant ones among you would suspect, t…
- STILL PLAYING - 21 May 2025
Listen, we all know that gaming (as an industry) kind of feels like we're all trapped in the 9 circles of hell. Or The Hunger Games. Or some other third fictional metaphor about fighting to stay alive. And that's exactly what we've been doing! Just like the BeeGees, we've been trying to stay alive. This resulted in us having to take a momentary step back from Metavoidal. But we're back now, baby! #1 Thank you for your support We know we've been talking about our game for literally years at this point. Release dates have been moved, the game's scope has increased/decreased/simply creased our brows multiple times, and we've disappeared for a few months. But we're still very much committed to releasing this game! So firstly, thanks for believing in us and our project, and then secondly for sticking around! Now onto the questions you may have: #2 What now? Well, when we took a break the gam…
- New & Improved Demo! - 29 January 2025
Alright, let me be very honest with you... Tutorials are hard to make (well). You basically have to distill the essence of your game into the easiest-to-digest, concentrated bite-sized slice to educate the player enough on the mechanics, while also not boring them to death with walls of text. That sentence alone was hard to write, now imagine what the devs have to do... That said, we always do our best to take player feedback and incorporate it into the game as best we can. And our demo is no different! Whenever there are adjustments made in the main game, the same will be reflected in our demos to try and give players the best possible experience. We want you to fall in love with Metavoidal as much as we have. And thanks to our community (that's you!), we've been able to make bound after bound of progress in this regard. We've also added a few things that we've been itching to implemen…
- Our demo is now on Xbox! - 13 January 2025
A wild Devlog appeared! Welcome to a new year, with some new(s)! As of December, you can now experience Metavoidal on your Xbox ːsteamthumbsupː We were fortunate enough to be included in the Winter Demo Fest, which ran until the 31st of December, but going into it we knew we'd be keeping the demo up in perpetuity. So, what that means is, tell your friends who are both console gremlins and metal fans that you've got a hot tip for them about a game they might like! We are currently working on an update to knock out some of the pesky bugs we've encountered on our end. But, as always, any bug can be reported in our Discord (or literally on any platform where messages can be sent) and we'll jump on it as soon as we can :) Oh, and one more thing... THANK YOU SO MUCH for over 2 thousand demo downloads on Steam! That might not sound like a lot, but have you ever tried to convince the internet t…
- Spotify isn't the only place you'll find a new demo that just dropped... - 18 October 2024
Listen, I won't chew your ear off this update around. In trying to not be like a guitar solo that's gone on way too long, I'll try to keep it as short and sweet as possible without leaving you guessing too much. Here's what you need to know: 1. We've just updated our demo for the first time since the June Next Fest! It's been a while, but that's because we've been trying our best to actually finish the game :P Which leads me to the next point... 2. We think this is a really solid build that shows off the game in its nearly-complete glory But nobody's perfect, and there might be some things lurking in the dark that we couldn't see while we were playtesting. So, if you come across any nasty bugs (or some silly goobers) please chuck 'em at me and I'll get it to the team as soon as I can! Here's a link to our Discord for bug reporting 3. If you've played the previous demos, give this one an…
- The drum circle has gotten bigger! :D - 24 July 2024
HELLO! It's currently the China Joy Steam event, and while we are participating, I just wanted to take this opportunity to A. Inform you that we've reached a milestone, and B. Thank you for wishlisting our game! It's been hectic on the backend tying-up loose ends for the launch later this year, so we haven't had much time to celebrate the fact... But I'm making the time! Thank you so much for over 7 000 wishlists! In fact, we've crossed the halfway mark to 8k, which is even more insane. We really can't even begin to express how thankful we are for all the support you've shown Metavoidal. It's our first time doing any of this, so the fact that we've smashed through this milestone is something really special to us. We're doing the work behind the scenes to optimise the game to be the best corruption-busting experience you'll find this side of the crowd barrier. So please stay tuned for th…
- Welcome to the stage, The Yellow Lab Gang - 12 June 2024
WELCOME TO THE STAGE, THE YELLOW LAB TEAM! Join us on Friday for a stream where the team will be playing the game they made*. So bring your questions! Bring your ridicule of their questionable decisions in fighting tactics! Just as long as you bring yourself, it's sure to be a good time. The stream is scheduled for Friday, 14th June @ 12PM CAT for some interactable gameplay! * We never said we're any good at it, just that we're the ones making it. If you've missed the livestream, don't worry you can catch gameplay on our Steam page for the duration of the event.
- Metavoidal is taking to the Steam Next Fest stage! - 10 June 2024
Howzit, Metalheads! Our guitars are turned up to eleven, our metaphorical mosh pit is prepped, and we're ready to powerslide our way onto your screens. Be sure to stretch out those limbs, zip-up that hoodie, and crack those corruption-busting knuckles because It's time for Metavoidal to hit the Next Fest Stage! We've been slowly cranking up the tempo of development over the past year trying to finish the game on time, and now we're finally unleashing the final* version of MV's demo onto the world this June. This Ain't Your Grandma's Polka Metal The Steam Next Fest demo is an updated glimpse into the symphony of destruction that is Metavoidal, and we're excited to unleash it. So prepare to shred through creatures born from the very essence of metal itself, all while head-nodding (at the very least) along to the new songs in MV's original soundtrack. Our time in the studio It's been a hot…
- Playing next - Festivities on Stream! - 28 May 2024
I'll keep this short and sweet - During the week, as well as a little bit before & a little after, we will be streaming Metavoidal gameplay on our page. BUT for an hour a day, on 2 separate days, there will be a stream running that you can interact with! It will probably be me (your friendly neighbourhood community manager) on Thursday the 13th, since the rest of the team are grinding hard to finish the game for a very special announcement coming up soon. But I'm planning on wrangling those cool cats into a little stream on the Friday. I'll try to answer any and all questions (if you have them) but I'll mostly just be there to hang out, and I'd love for you to join us! If you have any questions about Metavoidal, the way we make the game/music, or simply being a dev in South Africa, pop them through to me! I'll be your personal interviewer. So join us Thursday, 13th June @ 11AM CAT for s…
- A closer look at the Biome-diversity of Metavoidal - 28 March 2024
When looking to set up a cult focused around metal music, it's all about location, location, location! So, we're going to take a closer look at where our mysterious metal band have set-up camp. Each level ends with a challenge room, and each biome culminates in a boss fight with a Band Member to really test your metal. In-between are mini bosses, extra rooms, and challenges to make sure you tap into the tempo of game. Here's the breakdown of the world of Metavoidal: The Sanctuary (pre-run) Where fresh-off-the-tour-bus drummers start to prepare for their escape attempt. The sanctuary is a dimly-lit space that is safe enough from the corrupted to fine-tune your skills, and prepare for the chaos that lies ahead. The Church/Catacombs (Biome 1) This is where you'll stretch your bass drum kicking legs. Here, you'll encounter the corrupted forces of metal for the first time, and find the rhyth…
- Metavoidal is on-stage during the Chinese New Year Steam Event! - 6 February 2024
Xin nian hao, from the Yellow Lab team! While we've opted to not participate in this February's Steam Next Fest, we're incredibly happy to announce that we will be celebrating the Chinese New Year with our friends at Astrolabe Games. Right here on Steam! For the duration of the event, which runs from the 7th to the 14th of Feb, you can play the latest version of Metavoidal's Demo. Quite a lot has changed since we released it for the first time in December, so be sure to play it to see what we've been up to. The quick highlights of what we've changed include: New enemy variations A new meta currency system - finally you can use Exposure to buy things! An updated tutorial The highly requested video settings menu Improved drummer technique system In this version we've also included a player survey inside the main menu, if you feel up to helping us make the game experience better. Your feed…
- Some inTRINKET knowledge from behind the stage curtain - 25 January 2024
Happy 2024 to all you metal-heads out there! Welcome to another installment of "What's up with Metavoidal?", where we try to make sense of our own weird design choices by explaining it to you as best we can! We've been a bit secretive about what kind of powers are lurking under the hood of Metavoidal; partially because we were waiting for the right time, and partially because we didn't have a clear idea of what they looked like when we first started playing around with the idea. But with the development moving forward at the pace of a Dragonforce song, we decided to show you some of the things we've come up with. The list will be expanded as we go, but here's what we can share so far! TRINKETS In short, they're kind of what it says on the tin; Trinkets are knick-knacks, if you will, that you can discover during a run. From a nudge of extra health and defense, to tapping into that new co…
- Drumming for Beginners! - 24 November 2023
If you came here expecting a breakdown on 'how to get into drumming', then I must unfortunately disappoint you. Instead, we'll be taking a closer look at our new combat system! At Gamescom, and at events as far back as BitSummit, there were a few comments made about the 'lack of variety' in attacks in Metavoidal. These remarks were more than fair, since there's more to a drummer than simply banging sticks against things, right? While we were initially planning on adding some spice to the move sets, we decided that a mere dash wouldn't suffice. That's why we've added new attacks & items altogether to put a bit more beat meat on the bones of each run. ATTACKS: A drummer has more up their hoodie's sleeve than just hitting things with sticks. That's exactly why, instead of delaying it in-lieu of doing something less important (like music) we've gone and actually added the new moves & fighti…
- A tale of Revenge! - Halloween Scream Fest Stream - 31 October 2023
Gather 'round, listeners, both mortal and spectral, as we unveil a tale intertwined with the cosmic and the drum's rhythmical 🥁 In the mystical world of Metavoidal, where rogues and rhythms entwine, our Halloween special stream takes the stage, an event quite divine ✨ Within the echoing beats of the astral snare, you'll find a story to unfold, where the mystical and the eerie collide, in a symphony of the untold. Join us now on our Steam Page's cursed domain, for a fusion of rhythm and the arcane. As the Scream Fest of Revenge sets the tone, in Metavoidal's realm, the unknown shall be known 💭 Prepare to venture, where beats and wraiths convene, an eldritch spectacle, the likes you've never seen. With powers of music and rhythms so tight, this Hallows Eve journey shall haunt the night! 👻 - From the stage of Metavoidal, where Halloween and roguelike unite. _____________________________…
- Metavoidal is now taking part in Steam China Showcase 2023! - 23 September 2023
Dear Players, We're excited to participate in the Steam China Showcase hosted by Steam China! We will be taking advantage of this fantastic opportunity to show case our upcoming game, Metavoidal. We are progressing well into the development. Though at this moment we don’t have a demo available, we are confident that we should have something for our followers in the near future! Please stay tuned! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2221780/Metavoidal/ Don't forget to add Metavoidal to your wishlist if you're interested. It's a huge boost and support for us! Make sure to check out the featured Steam Page for the Steam China Showcase as well! The Development Team September 22, 2023 Link to the featured page of Steam China Showcase: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamchinashowcase2023
- See You Soon, Gamescom! - 8 August 2023
GERMANY, WE ARE ON OUR WAY (maybe, depending on when you read this update) We're happy to announce that the Yellow Lab Team will be adding not only Gamescom but Devcom to our World Tour this year. If you're planning on going to either (or both) events, please please please come say hi! It's the whole team's first time experiencing these events, and for some the first time they leave South Africa, so the more people from the community we can meet the better! There will be an event exclusive build available to play at our booths, so come and swing by if you can to try it out and give your feedback on the goods. PS. WE KNOW YOU WANT A DEMO. We've heard you, and we're working on it. I promise! The plan, as of right now (it might change*), is to have one live for the next Steam Next Fest. But we will keep you updated on that as best as we can. Currently trusting the process, and we'll see wh…
- Metavoidal at BitSummit 2023! - 15 July 2023
Hello, drumers! We're excited to announce that we're bringing Metavoidal to BitSummit 2023! We are progressing well into the development. Though at this moment we don’t have a demo available, we are confident that we should have something for our followers in the near future! “Metavoidal” is a roguelite game with a rock‘n roll theme, but we prefer to call it a Rocklite or Rock&Rogue! Slay monsters while rocking out to some bangers — it’ll be an experience so fresh and intense you won’t soon forget. If you're in Kyoto, come by and say hello! Otherwise, feel free to drop us a line on the Steam Community forums or on Twitter. Yellow Lab Games & Astrolabe Games July 15, 2023 Link to the featured page of BitSummit Let’sGo!!: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/bitsummit2023
