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DHALMAN

DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.

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About the Game

A single-player action adventure that blends Metroidvania exploration, fighting gameplay, and curry restaurant simulation in an India-inspired world!

Metroidvania Exploration

Journey across countries, from an India-inspired starting point to a wider world of interconnected stages, hidden paths, and memorable encounters.

Fighting-Driven Action

Battle intense enemies and enter fighting game-style boss battles, where bosses learn your inputs and become stronger over time.

Curry Restaurant Simulation

Expand your curry shop, create new menu items, and grow your reputation as you pursue your dream of creating the world’s greatest curry shop.

Blessed by Ganesha

Ganesha empowers Dhalman throughout his journey, granting him the strength to face stronger enemies and push deeper into the adventure.

Bollywood Dance-Inspired Flair

Experience a unique style of action infused with rhythm, spectacle, and larger-than-life presentation.

Co-Developed with Legendary Japanese Talent

Featuring character design by Satoru Yamashita, whose credits include Street Fighter II, Final Fight, and Ghosts'n Goblins, and music by Akari Kaida, known for her work across the Mega Man franchise.