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Kernel Hearts 2026

Role-playing (RPG) by Ephemera Games, published by Whitethorn Games.

Xbox Series X|S Nintendo Switch 2 PC (Microsoft Windows) PlayStation 5 Role-playing (RPG) Indie ESRB: M Steam Deck Playable Game Pass Ultimate, PC
81%
Very Positive
296 Steam reviews
15 playing now
on Steam, 25 peak today

About

It is on Game Pass Ultimate, PC. On Steam, 81% of 296 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 15 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 49 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.

Gather your allies. Eliminate Angels. Transform into a Magical Girl. Slay god. Kernel Hearts is a Multiplayer Co-Op Roguelike Action RPG about four magical girls and their attempt to save a world that's drowning in ashes

What is happening now

Kernel Hearts is an indie RPG launching across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC in September 2026. The game casts players as a magic girl protagonist, positioning itself within the magical girl genre through an RPG lens. Coverage so far has been minimal, with the game appearing alongside other indie titles in weekly roundups of upcoming releases, though details about its narrative, mechanics, or gameplay systems remain scarce ahead of launch.

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Media

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Releases

Platform
Date
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026
September 17, 2026

Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.

PC and Steam Deck

Steam store page

Steam Deck: Playable runs, but may need some tweaks

Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10 or Above
Windows 10 or Above
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H @ 2.60GHz or equivalent
Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or equivalent
Memory
8 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or equivalent
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / GTX 1660 Ti or equivalent
Storage
15 GB available space
15 GB available space
Additional Notes
Minimum specs target 1080p gameplay on Low/Medium settings. Performance may vary during online co-op.
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Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 31, 2026.

Kernel Hearts player count

concurrent players on Steam
15playing now1h ago
25peak today
4930-day peak
49highest we have seenOct 25, 2026
Oct 23: 19 Oct 24: 27 Oct 25: 49 Oct 26: 29 Oct 27: 28 Oct 28: 26 Oct 29: 20 Oct 30: 24 Oct 31: 25 Nov 1: 21 Nov 2: 25
Oct 23daily peak, last 11 daystoday

Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.

Kernel Hearts achievements

44 achievements on Steam

Rarest

Hoarder Obtain every Relic at least once
0.5%
Without love, it cannot be seen. Bond with every character
1.5%
Before my Blood is Dry Reach the top of the Tower at Level 1
2.3%
Are you still here?
2.5%
Together Forever Bring both Annes and Airy to at least LVL 3 in an expedition.
4.7%
Stocked Unlock all Chips
5%
All 44 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Can't go home again, baby. Complete Folktale Fields without taking damage
5.2%
Why?
6.8%
The Honored One Obtain 3 Level 5 Mementos in a single Expedition
7.5%
High priority Pet every pet
7.6%
Non omnis moriar Unlock all Mementos
10.3%
Do androids dream of electric...? Summon 5 Koka's at the same time
10.6%
Pavane for Dead Princess Rescue Raiza
12.4%
Living in the Database Reach maximum Chip capacity
14.1%
The Legend Never Dies Defeat Gabriel without taking damage
18.1%
Headache Jump on the heads of 100 Angels
20.1%
Catch me if you can Climb to the top of the Playroom
20.5%
Auld Lang Syne Return to Babel after beating the game for the first time
21.3%
Farewell, Babel.
21.4%
Psss Psss Psss Rescue Caius
21.9%
This is too, a hunters duty. Rescue Fang
23.2%
Welcome to Sinner Die in Sinner for the first time
23.9%
Kernel Night Unlock every playable character.
26.2%
The Deadly Performer Unlock Unit Dolce
26.4%
Die for me...<3 Defeat Lucifer for the first time
26.4%
Plantasia Visit the Garden of Eden for the first time
26.4%
A Giant Woman Visit Vulcan’s Forge for the first time
27.2%
the static speaks my name Rescue TV-Head
28.5%
Amazing Chest Ahead Open 1,000 chests
28.9%
Knocking on Heavens Door Reach Juddecca
30.2%
The Crimson Demon Unlock Unit Laika
31.6%
Dziękuję, kochanie Rescue Mikolaj
32.6%
The power of the Moon Obtain the Heavenly Curse Chip
34.6%
One more god Rejected Defeat Seraph for the first time
35.7%
Hunting for your Dream Slay 1,000 Angels
39.6%
Is he gone now? Survive 30 seconds with the Sin Meter at 100%
40.8%
Fly me to the Moon Reach the Skybound Citadel
53.8%
The Sword of the East Unlock Unit Spika
54.3%
What does this do? Unlock a Stronghold for the first time
59%
Be Afraid Get killed by the Sky Angel
59.4%
Not this guy again Visit the Pink Wink Cupid for the first time
59.6%
Welcome to Camelot Visit Camelot for the first time
59.9%
What about my star? Slay your first Shooting Star
69.2%
Oid Mortales
87.3%

Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.

In the news

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