Pit Panic gets Full Release Date

Few things capture the same iconic vibe of Indiana Jones’s Boulder Scene. Games such as Crash Bandicoot, Sonic Adventure, and Tomb Raider have done things inspired by it, but a game hasn’t really been built off the idea. Now, Flying Rat Studio has attempted to capture that magic.

Flying Rat Studio has announced that Pit Panic will be coming to PC and consoles on July 21^st, 2026. A free demo is available now, so you can check out the game ahead of release. Here is what the press release says about Pit Panic:

“Flying Rat Studio is happy to announce that Pit Panic will launch on July 21, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

Pit Panic is a fast-paced 2D rogue-like platformer about escaping a collapsing Aztec temple. Very loosely inspired by games like Spelunky, it combines quick runs, deadly traps, treasure hunting, and constant improvisation with its own focus on vertical movement, digging, grappling hook action, and handcrafted level design.

Players dig their own way up, jump and climb at high speed, use a mysterious grappling hook, collect treasure, trade health for powerful upgrades, defeat ancient bosses, and try to survive more than 1,000 handcrafted levels.

Every run brings a new challenge across four distinct biomes filled with traps, enemies, environmental puzzles, and split-second decisions. After escaping the temple, players can continue the challenge through daily runs, leaderboards, and custom levels.”

The idea of merging speed, digging, and Spelunky-esque inspiration has intrigued me. I am not quite sure if it will be my type of game, but I’m keeping an eye on it anyway. Let us know what you think of Pit Panic in the comments.