Cartoon-styled “lite-vania” Lola’s Familiars: Prison of Argnoh will have you springing yourself, and your summoned pals, from magic jail

Lola’s Familiars: Prison of Argnoh is a new 2D side-scroller described as a “lite-vania”, in which a shy witch-in-training tries to escape a dark fantasy prison. Its first gameplay trailer shows her summoning familiars and borrowing their powers, offering a mix of combat and exploration that may appeal to players looking for a less punishing take on the genre.

The hand-drawn, lightly anime-inspired game centres on Lola, who is imprisoned after a summoning goes wrong during a school familiar contest. Her summoned companions are imposing, grotesque creatures, contrasting with her small, timid appearance. Developer Caracal Games says the adventure will tell a heartfelt story about personal growth; no release date has been announced, though a Steam page is available.