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Nahualli

Hide among the stalls of a bustling Mexican mercado as a shape-shifting Nahualli — or hunt them down before time runs out. But beware: when the clock hits zero, surviving Nahuallis transform into terrifying beasts, and the hunters become the hunted. 2-8 players. Party meets panic.

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Xolo Studios
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Xolo Studios
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About the Game

The Market is Alive — And So Are the Props

Nahualli is a multiplayer prop hunt game set inside a vibrant Mexican mercado, where nothing is what it seems. Blend in among piñatas, flower pots, cuts of meat, and bowls of salsa — or stalk the aisles hunting for the impostor among the merchandise.

But this isn't your typical prop hunt.

The Twist: The Hunt Reverses

When the timer runs out, any surviving Nahualli players don't just win — they [b]transform[/b]. Inspired by Mexican folklore, these shape-shifters shed their disguises and become massive, terrifying werewolf-like creatures called Nahuals. The hunters are now the prey, scrambling to survive in the same market that moments ago felt safe.

Every match plays in two acts: comedy turns to chaos, laughter turns to screaming.

Key Features

  • Two-Phase Gameplay — Rounds start as a lighthearted prop hunt and escalate into a frantic survival horror chase when the Nahuallis transform. 

  • A Mexican Mercado Like No Other — Hide among dozens of authentic props across flower stalls, butcher shops, fruit stands, taco restaurants, and more — all dripping with cultural detail.

  • 2-8 Players — Perfect for quick sessions with friends or chaotic full lobbies. 

  • Rooted in Folklore — The Nahualli draws from real Mesoamerican legends of shape-shifters who walk among us in disguise.

  • Cosmetic Progression— Unlock new skins and appearances as you play more matches.

Early Access — What's Coming

Nahualli launches with one fully realized mercado map packed with hiding spots and atmosphere. During Early Access, we plan to add:

  • 2 additional maps with new environments and props

  • More cosmetic unlockables

  • Community-driven balance updates

  • Quality of life improvements based on player feedback

Your feedback shapes the future of Nahualli. Come be part of the hunt.

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