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Kernel Hearts vs Punishing: Gray Raven
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| shopping_cart Where to Buy | |
| info General Information | |
| Release Date | |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Developer | |
| Ephemera Games | Kuro Game |
| Publisher | |
| Whitethorn Games | Kuro Game |
| Genre(s) | |
| Action RPG, Roguelike, Hack and Slash, Co-Op | Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Sci-Fi, Gacha |
| Engine | |
| Unreal Engine 5 | Unity |
| stars Ratings & Price | |
| Content Rating | |
| Teen | T (Teen) |
| Avg. User Rating | |
| 4.6 / 5.0 | 4.6 / 5.0 |
| Current Price (USD) | |
| $19.99 | Free |
| tune Key Specs | |
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| sports_esports Gameplay & Mechanics | |
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| trending_up Progression & Upgrades | |
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Combines aerial combos, parries, elemental Kernel Chips, passive memory upgrades, and super-powered Magical Girl Transformations. |
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| public World & Exploration | |
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The Tower of Babel features procedural vertical sectors: Ashen Foyer, Sunken Cloisters, Gilded Spires, and Celestial Apex. |
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| book Story & Characters | |
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Features 1 to 4 player online drop-in/drop-out co-op with dynamic enemy scaling, team revives, and global speedrun leaderboards. |
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| extension Editions & DLC | |
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Standard Edition ($19.99 USD) includes the full game; Digital Deluxe Edition ($29.99 USD) adds the digital soundtrack, artbook, and celestial weapon skins. |
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| Post-Launch Content / DLC | |
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Roadmap outlines free seasonal tower floors, additional M.A.H.O.U. operatives, an Endless Boss Rush mode, and cosmetic crossover outfits. |
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| Graphics & Visual Fidelity | |
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Rendered in Unreal Engine 5 with vibrant cel-shaded anime models, dynamic volumetric lighting, and dramatic transformation VFX. |
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| Audio & Soundtrack | |
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High-octane electronic synth-rock and melodic metal soundtrack with full English and Japanese voice acting for all operatives. |
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| User Interface (UI/UX) | |
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Anime-cyberpunk HUD featuring health/overdrive gauges, combo hit counters, active Kernel Chip slots, and floor minimap. |
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| Accessibility Options | |
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Includes difficulty modifiers, damage intake scaling, auto-combo toggles, colorblind filters, and full controller remapping. |
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| video_library Media Links | |
| Gameplay Video | |
| launchWatch | launchWatch |
| Walkthrough/Guide | |
| launchView | launchView |
| settings_applications System Requirements | |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Recommended (High Preset, 1080p/1440p @ 60-120 FPS) CPU: Prevents combat stutters. CPU (Laptop): Ensures smooth transformation animations. GPU: Powers high settings and lighting. GPU (Laptop): Handles max settings on mobile displays. RAM: Prevents asset streaming hitches. Storage: Eliminates floor load times. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-11800H / AMD Ryzen 7 5800H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (6 GB, 95W TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB available space (NVMe SSD) | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-10750H / AMD Ryzen 7 4800H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop (4GB), RTX 4050 Laptop (6GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5050 Ti Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB SSD |
| 1080p (Full HD) - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p @ 60 FPS) CPU: Handles game logic and AI. CPU (Laptop): Quad/six-core mobile processor. GPU: Baseline 1080p 60 FPS rendering. GPU (Laptop): Delivers steady 1080p 60 FPS. RAM: Minimum operational memory. Storage: Standard game install. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-9750H / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 580 (8 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-10300H / AMD Ryzen 5 4600H laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5500M layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB available space (HDD/SSD) | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i5-9300H / AMD Ryzen 5 3550H or better. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile (4GB). (Future-proof: RTX 3050 / RTX 4050 / RTX 5050 Laptop) layersRAM: 8 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB (SSD Recommended) |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - Enthusiast (Max Quality Preset, 1440p @ 144 FPS) CPU: Sustains high framerates. CPU (Laptop): Desktop-grade mobile consistency. GPU: Native QHD rendering at max settings. GPU (Laptop): Desktop-class 1440p performance. RAM: High bandwidth ensures fast streaming. Storage: Instant room and floor generation. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12600K / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-13700H / AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile (8 GB, 140W TGP) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB NVMe PCIe SSD | — |
| 1440p (QHD/2K) - High (Targets 1440p, High settings, ~120+ FPS) (High Preset, 1440p resolution, aiming for high framerates.) CPU: A powerful modern CPU is recommended to ensure the system is not bottlenecked at 1440p. CPU (Laptop): High-performance laptop CPUs are essential for a consistent high-framerate 1440p experience. GPU: Strong desktop GPUs for the 1440p sweet spot, providing excellent performance at high settings. GPU (Laptop): A high-TGP RTX 3060 or any RTX 4060 Laptop is the ideal target for high-framerate 1440p. RAM: 16GB RAM is sufficient for a smooth 1440p experience. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is recommended for the best loading times and performance at 1440p. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600X developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (12GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (8GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i7-12700H / AMD Ryzen 7 6800H or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop (6GB), RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5060 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB NVMe SSD |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - Ultra (Ultra Quality Preset, 4K (2160p) @ 120 FPS) CPU: Eliminates bottlenecks in 4-player co-op. CPU (Laptop): Flagship mobile processor. GPU: Immense rasterization throughput for 4K. GPU (Laptop): Drives native 4K external displays. RAM: Ample headroom for uncompressed 4K. Storage: Sub-second load times throughout runs. | |
memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (16 GB) / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX (24 GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-14900HX / AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile (16 GB, 175W TGP) layersRAM: 32 GB saveStorage (Tier): 15 GB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | — |
| 2160p (UHD/4K) - 4K Ultra (Targets 4K, High settings, ~60-120 FPS) (High Preset, 2160p (4K) resolution, targeting 60 FPS or higher.) CPU: A top-tier desktop CPU is recommended to push high framerates and minimize bottlenecks at 4K. CPU (Laptop): The highest-end mobile CPUs are needed to keep up with powerful GPUs for a smooth 4K experience. GPU: High-end desktop GPUs capable of delivering a solid 4K experience at high settings. GPU (Laptop): Flagship laptop GPUs are recommended for a consistent 4K experience at high framerates. RAM: While 16GB is sufficient, 32GB of fast RAM is advised to provide headroom for system processes at 4K. Storage: A fast NVMe SSD is essential for the best possible experience at 4K. | |
| — | memoryCPU: Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D developer_boardGPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12GB) laptop_macCPU (L): Intel Core i9-12900H / AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX or newer. laptop_windowsGPU (L): NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop (8GB), RTX 4070 Laptop (8GB). (Future-proof: RTX 5070 Laptop) layersRAM: 16 GB saveStorage (Tier): 40 GB NVMe SSD |
| save Overall Storage | |
| Spec: 15 GB available space Note: SSD recommended for fast procedural floor generation. Type: Unknown | Spec: 40 GB available space (SSD Recommended) Note: An SSD is strongly recommended for all tiers to ensure fast loading into missions and to reduce any potential texture streaming stutter. Type: SSD |
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| Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit) Explanation: 64-bit Windows required for DirectX 12. | Spec: Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit Required) Explanation: A 64-bit version of Windows 10 is the minimum requirement. Windows 11 is also fully supported. |
| gamepad DirectX Version | |
| Spec: DirectX Version 12 Explanation: Required for dynamic lighting and particle VFX. | Spec: DirectX 11 Explanation: The official requirement is DirectX 11. The game is built on a mature engine that does not require the latest DirectX 12 features. |
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