Legacy of Pearl

A story-driven Metroidvania set in a fantastical version of the UAE. Players explore folklore-inspired environments, uncover mythological narratives, and progress through interconnected spaces shaped by exploration, combat, and cultural storytelling.

Studio: Wahat Games

Country: United Arab Emirates

Genre: Metroidvania, Adventure

Platform: PC

Status: Upcoming

Why it matters: Legacy of Pearl foregrounds MENA folklore within a Metroidvania framework. By reimagining UAE-inspired myths through exploration and storytelling, it signals a growing confidence among Gulf studios to build culturally rooted worlds within globally recognised genres.

Trailer

More to come as development progresses.