Platformer With ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Reviews is Getting a Spin-Off

Summary

The hit 2021 2D platformer Webbed gets a 3D successor with Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off.
Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off will launch for PC on October 21, 2025, combining realism and fantasy in bug-filled adventures.
The game features 3D movement, diverse levels, and epic encounters reminiscent of retro platformers, appealing to fans of the genre.

One of the highest-rated indie games of 2021, the 2D platformer Webbed is getting a 3D successor with Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off, where players will swap from a cute spider to an adorable pill-bug in a colorful adventure in the world of creepy crawlies. Webbed was a surprise hit and has maintained “overwhelmingly positive” reviews on Steam, and the developer is hoping to once again draw in fans of unconventional protagonists with Isopod.

There have been a number of 2D games with 3D sequels, such as the Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda franchises making iconic leaps from pixels to polygons. While the transition from sidescroller to 3D-platformer can be risky, the creators of Webbed are utilizing immersive gameplay mechanics and hilarious character interactions to introduce fans to a new realm with familiar elements.

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Developer Sbug Games has revealed a new entry to follow in the footsteps of Webbed, with Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off set to launch for PC on October 21, 2025. Similar to its predecessor, Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off sees players entering a world of bugs and arachnids, where they will need to utilize unique creature abilities to platform their way around obstacles and fight their way through the undergrowth. As a small pill-bug, players can roll, smash, swing, and zip through a world that blends realism and fantasy while fighting against the greedy Fire Ant Conglomerate. Vibrant surroundings, comedic dialogue, and engaging gameplay look to invite fans of Webbed and other hit platforming video games along on an exciting new adventure through the Australian bush in Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off.

Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off Official Trailer

The latest trailer for Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off gives players an early look at the new perspective and mechanics that set this fresh title apart from the original Webbed. Players can explore various levels of the underbrush with 3D movement ranging from crawling under the soil through secret passages to flying across dirt mounds and tree roots. Epic encounters with mechanical giants will put the lead isopod in danger, so players will need to put their wits and skills to the test when navigating the world of bugs. Reminiscent of other video games like Grounded and Buck Bumble, Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off combines the familiarity of nature with the whimsy of retro platformers.

Both 2D and 3D platformers have seen a major resurgence in recent years, with the success of Astro Bot and the popularity of Hollow Night helping to bring both long-time and newer fans together in support of the genre. Audiences can look forward to the PC launch of Isopod: A Webbed Spin-Off in October, and intersted fans can stay tuned for more updates on the latest platforming games.