One Of 2026’s Most Delightful Metroidvanias Couldn’t Save Its Indie Developers

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Kotaku · 3 min read · studios

Douze Dixiémes, the indie studio behind acclaimed 2026 Metroidvania MIO: Memories in Orbit, is shutting down months after the game's release. The game scored 80+ on Metacritic with very positive Steam reviews, but failed to break through as a broader indie hit. The closure reflects broader financial struggles across French game developers as venture capital and Chinese tech investment pull out of gaming.

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Don't Nod Douze Dixiémes Ethan Gach Focus Entertainment Gris Hollow Knight Le Figaro MIO: Memories in Orbit Nacon Quantic Dream Shady Part of Me Tencent

Appeared in 2026-06-24.