Today, developer Melbot launched a new public demo for GodsTV on Steam.
Inspired by the energy of ’90s arcade classics, GodsTV is a chaotic action roguelite drenched in humor, fame-lust, and chaos. The Gods of Capitalypse feed off ratings, demanding blood, laughs, and drama in exchange for heavenly upgrades. To survive their show, players must enter the arena as a Contender, battle hordes of enemies, attract fans, and build the ultimate source of power: Fame.
The more famous a Contender becomes, the stronger the powers the Gods grant them. Players will die along the way—probably often—but every run brings new weapons, abilities, Signature Moves, and opportunities to climb the charts.
The grand prize? Godhood.
Watch the latest GodsTV trailer here:
YouTube | Download
The demo features around two hours of single-player gameplay across four levels. Players can take the stage as two larger-than-life Contenders, each with their own combat style, personality, and story:
- Kinni, the Stripper Berserker
- Once a megastar, Kinni has endured a string of failed comebacks. His latest persona is his last shot at relevance. Armed with a Heavy Melee combat style, he sees GodsTV as his last chance to make his final mark.
- Once a megastar, Kinni has endured a string of failed comebacks. His latest persona is his last shot at relevance. Armed with a Heavy Melee combat style, he sees GodsTV as his last chance to make his final mark.
- Leetah, the Lethal Popstar
- Raised to be a popstar, Leetah is still trying to stand out and find her breakthrough. She uses her Elegant Precision combat style to strike with grace and deadly accuracy.
The script comes from the team behind Helluva Boss, while Brandon Rogers, the voice of Blitzø, leads the voice cast as the game’s not-so-trustworthy talent agent. Looking ahead, the full 1.0 release is planned to expand the roster to four Contenders, adding Pepperishi, the Pizza Shaman, and V1KTU$ M4X, the Totalitarian Tinker.
Each run gives players new products to shape their build. In the world of GodsTV, everything is sponcon, from weapons and Signature Moves to upgrades and even Godskins. The more Fame players earn, the better the endorsements they can land, bringing them one step closer to Godhood.
Win or die, it’s back to Backstage. Between shows, players can sign new sponsors, upgrade their builds, and decide what kind of Star they want to become. Make rivals, make friends, pursue romance, and navigate a darkly comedic world blending reality television, influencer culture, show business, and cosmic horror.
Key Features
- Fight for Fame: Each run is a new show and a chance to earn Fame, GodsTV’s version of XP. The more Fame players earn, the more likely they are to attract new sponsors and even secure deals with the Gods.
- Choose Your Contender: Take the stage as Leetah or Kinni, each with their own combat style, personality, and story. More Contenders will join the roster throughout Early Access.
- Build Your Brand, Build Your Fighter: Grow your fanbase to attract new sponsors, then combine weapons, powers, Signature Moves, and upgrades to shape your build.
- Sign Deals with the Gods: Win the favor of the Gods of Capitalypse, fame-hungry cosmic beings driven by greed and profit. Their deals can unlock powerful Godskins, abilities, and weapons, but every favor comes with strings attached.
- Backstage Mayhem: Between battles, explore a zany behind-the-scenes world filled with eccentric characters, rivalries, romances, shady contracts, and decisions your mother definitely would not approve of.
- Push Your Luck: Reach the end of a loop and cash out your rewards, or keep fighting as the enemies grow stronger and the stakes rise. Unlock new weapons, challenges, Godskins, and story developments that carry into future runs.
Midwest Games is co-publishing GodsTV with Barcelona-based developer Melbot, helping bring the game to players worldwide. The partnership also highlights Midwest Games’ flexible publishing solutions and support for developers beyond North America.
The new GodsTV demo is now available on Windows PC via Steam, featuring single-player action with Leetah and Kinni as playable Contenders. Players can download the demo and wishlist the full game today.
GodsTV is planned to enter Early Access on PC later in 2026 as a single-player experience. Two-player online co-op is planned for version 1.0, with a release date to be announced.
About Melbot
Based in Barcelona, Melbot is an independent game studio made up of developers and creative minds who left larger studios to pursue bolder ideas on their own terms. With a distinctive art style, unconventional worldbuilding, irreverent humor, and a touch of punk, Melbot creates the kinds of games its team wants to play, but few others would dare to make.
Emotion is at the heart of every Melbot game. The team combines art, technology, and imagination to create playful, unexpected worlds for players to get lost in.
Follow Melbot on X (Twitter), TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord, or visit melbot.es to learn more.
About Midwest Games
Midwest Games is your co-pilot for modern publishing, providing flexible, for-hire support for games across PC, consoles, and more. Led by games and entertainment veterans and proudly based in the U.S. Midwest, the company works with developers and global publishers worldwide.
With a fiercely independent spirit, Midwest Games believes great games come from well-supported teams. Its approach is built on honest partnerships, strong relationships, and expert services tailored to create long-term value for each team.
Follow Midwest Games on X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. For more information, please visit midwestgames.com.
About The Author
Got a Questions?
Find us on Socials or Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.