Description
A chaotic local platform fighter where even the worst player can win.
In a world turned into a massive junkyard after humans disappeared, vermin have taken over. Rats, seagulls and other pests clash in an absurd monarchy for one thing only: to sit on the throne!
Royal Vermin is a 2 to 4 player local fighting game inspired by the best platform fighters, featuring ranged combat, chargeable projectiles and constantly unbalanced arenas. Every match is fast, unpredictable and always different.
Free to play, Royal Vermin is designed to keep every match tight until the end and make you want to play just one more round.
Features
2 TO 4 PLAYER LOCAL GAME
Perfect for game nights with friends and same-screen play.
SIMPLE AND ACCESSIBLE CONTROLS
Easy to pick up, even for new players.
UNIQUE RANGED COMBAT
Grab projectiles, charge your shots and knock your opponents out of the level.
EVOLVING ARENAS
Physics-driven levels collapse during combat and become increasingly dangerous.
REVENGE MODE
Even when eliminated, you can influence the match and cause spectacular comebacks.
HIGH REPLAYABILITY
Dynamic levels and special stages that break up the pace with varied objectives.
Videos
Official Release Date Trailer
Gameplay - Stumpt Plays Royal Vermin
Steam Reveal Trailer
Images
Game Screenshots
DLC Screenshots
Logo & Icon
Awards & Recognition
- 1st Place - Best Original Music - Video Game
SOCAN Foundation - Emerging Screen Composer Awards 2025 - Bruno Ouellet
Press Quotes
"We've been working on couch games for 10 years, and Royal Vermin is definitely the game we screamed and laughed the most during development."
Gabriel Le Breton , Tobafeu Studio
"Royal Vermin is the ultimate proof that we have all the craftspeople we need in Saguenay to make a game worthy of the Nintendo Switch!"
Samuel Taillon , Tobafeu Studio
"Royal Vermin is a love letter to all the party games that lit up our evenings. It's also a hate letter for all the times Gabriel repeatedly dashed into my face."
Émile Veillette , Tobafeu Studio
Additional Links
About Tobafeu Studio
Tobafeu Studio is Quebec’s premier indie game development studio, specializing in multiplayer party games that bring people together around the screen.
Founded in 2014 (originally as Totema Studio), we’ve shipped games on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Our flagship title Royal Vermin represents our passion for creating chaotic, fun experiences that generate those perfect “one more round” moments.
We’re based in Chicoutimi, Quebec, and we believe the best games are the ones that make you laugh with your friends.
Team
Gabriel Le Breton
Administration & Programming
Samuel Taillon
Lead Artist, Props & Animation
Hugo Mora
Lead Programmer, Sound Design & Voice Acting
Émile Veillette
Lead Game Designer, Level Design, Sound Design, Voice Acting & Animation
Tom Leyrie
Programmer
Tarek Bouchema
Programmer & 2D Animator/Rigger
Thomas Richer
Programmer
Oscar Simon
Programmer
Thomas Marquis
Programmer
Nicolas Blier
Programmer
Bruno Tremblay
Music
Bruno Rodéo
Music
Alexis Taillon
2D Animator/Rigger & Shaders
Lori Lou
Voice Actor
François Dessureault
Game Jam Contributor
Francis Renaud
Game Jam Contributor
Raphael Côté
Game Jam Contributor
Jérôme Chaîney
Game Jam Contributor
Dominique Boudreault
Special Thanks
David Robichaud
Special Thanks