Four magical girls climb the Tower of Babel in a co-op roguelike action RPG
Kernel Hearts Game
Kernel Hearts is a multiplayer co-op roguelike action RPG developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games. It released on September 17, 2026 at $19.99 on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 versions listed by the publisher.
- Released
- Sep 17, 2026
- Players
- 1-4 online co-op
- Steam achievements
- 44
Sep 17, 2026
Release date
Launched on PC, with console versions listed by the publisher
$19.99
Price
Premium price on Steam and the Epic Games Store
4
Playable units
Fernet, Spika, Laika and Dolce of the M.A.H.O.U Unit
44
Steam achievements
Listed on the official Steam store data
Media
Trailer and screenshots for Kernel Hearts — click any shot to enlarge.
Screenshots from the official Kernel Hearts store listings; developed by Ephemera Games and published by Whitethorn Games.
Two trailers are listed on the official Steam store page, including the release trailer on the Ephemera Games channel.
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Game Guides
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Newest and refreshed pages in this section.
- Kernel Hearts Characters — All Four M.A.H.O.U UnitsGuide
- Kernel Hearts Epic Games — Store, Demo and Offer DetailsPlatform
- Kernel Hearts Free to Play — Price, Demo and MonetisationGuide
- Kernel Hearts Gameplay — Combat, Chips and Co-op ExplainedGuide
- Kernel Hearts Guide — First Runs, Chips and Co-opGuide
- Kernel Hearts Parents Guide — Age Rating and Online PlayGuide
FAQ
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- What is Kernel Hearts?
- It is a multiplayer co-op roguelike action RPG from Ephemera Games, published by Whitethorn Games, about four magical girls climbing the Tower of Babel to dethrone God.
- When did Kernel Hearts release and how much is it?
- It released on September 17, 2026 and costs $19.99 on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
- Does Kernel Hearts have online co-op?
- Yes. The Steam listing carries co-op, online co-op and cross-platform multiplayer categories, and the official description says you can fight with up to four friends.
- What platforms is Kernel Hearts on?
- Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 listed by the publisher Whitethorn Games.
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