Acclaim Rolls the Dice on Ao Norte’s Town-Down Roguelike Die or Die
Los Angeles – November 2, 2026 – Following its playable debut last week at L.A. Comic Con, publisher Acclaim Inc. is officially bringing Galicia, Spain-based indie studio Ao Norte’s Die or Die to Steam and consoles in 2027.
Pairing the grungy, cartoon charm of Aaahh!!! Real Monsters with the frenetic top-down action of Hotline Miami, Die or Die has players run, shoot, and dodge their way through enemy-packed levels to earn dice, then spend those dice to unlock abilities or disable threats before their luck runs out. Roll. Die. Repeat.
To celebrate the announcement, Acclaim has released a new trailer for Die or Die showcasing its fast-and-furious cartoon carnage, hulking hand-drawn enemies, brutal bummers, and deadly dice-based abilities players will encounter on the road to the coast.
“The whole Ao Norte team is so excited about this partnership!,” said Rubén Calles, Producer and Art Director at Ao Norte. “Getting to work with Acclaim will definitely put Die or Die among the most renowned games ever. Not a single bummer in our roadmap, Our dice roll says it’s just over the top powers and full throttle towards success for us!”
“Growing up, shows like Aaahh!!! Real Monsters and Liquid Television had a wild, weird, unapologetic energy you couldn’t find anywhere else. Die or Die captures that same cartoon chaos, which makes it a perfect fit for Acclaim,” said Marc Anthony Rodriguez, Director of Publishing & Strategic Partnerships at Acclaim. “That’s what we’re about: games with attitude, personality, and immediate fun.”
About Die or Die
Lil’ Demon is tired. Tired of his life, tired of his job as a taxi driver, tired of the city. Just tired. He wants to leave everything behind. Life, however, has other plans. Die or Die is a top-down shooter roguelike where players roll their dice to destroy the bummers that life puts in their way, until they run out of luck. Skill matters, but so does how you manage your rolls.
Key Features
- Roll the Dice – Dice are everything in Die or Die. Spend them to activate crazy abilities, buy super weapons, or destroy bummers. Your rolls shape your build, your approach to each level, and even the layout of the level itself. So many options, so few dice!
- Beware the Bummers – This isn’t your run-of-the-mill roguelike. Bummers crank up the difficulty: suddenly enemies are HUGE, they shoot other enemies, you move at half speed, the floor is lava, and it’s raining meteors! Each bummer has it’s own requirement to destroy, so be ready for anything!
- Build or Bust – Every die spent clearing bummers is one you can’t put toward abilities or the store. Will you wipe out every bummer, or save your luck for a strong, reliable build?
- Five Worlds to Conquer – Fight your way to the coast across five worlds riddled with enemies, hazards, and dangers.
- Run, Shoot, Dodge – Clear every enemy from each level to move on to the next. Luck gets you started, but skill keeps you alive.
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3842190/Die_or_Die/
About Ao Norte:
Game studio set in Galicia, Spain. We’re crafting colorful and enjoyable experiences. Ao Norte means “to the North” in Galician because we always have our destination clear thanks to our well-tuned compass.
About Acclaim:
Originally founded in 1987, Acclaim established itself as a leading global developer, publisher, and mass marketer, bringing beloved franchises such as Mortal Kombat, Turok, and NBA Jam into homes worldwide. Today, Acclaim carries its legacy forward with an unwavering commitment to supporting talented indie developers and delivering high-quality, premium indie games to a global audience. Acclaim’s modern revival stands as a testament to the strength and enduring appeal of its iconic brand.
