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Minnapad Pte. Ltd. · Published by Minnapad Pte. Ltd. · Official site ↗
Last updated 5 Sept 2026
DHALMAN is a single-player action adventure featuring Metroidvania exploration and fighting gameplay across countries, with curry restaurant management between battles. Join DHALMAN on a flavorful journey to face evolving bosses, discover new worlds, and build the world’s greatest curry restaurant.
Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual · 2027 · More free games
About this game
A single-player action adventure that blends Metroidvania exploration, fighting gameplay, and curry restaurant simulation in an India-inspired world!
Metroidvania Exploration
Journey across countries, from an India-inspired starting point to a wider world of interconnected stages, hidden paths, and memorable encounters.
Fighting-Driven Action
Battle intense enemies and enter fighting game-style boss battles, where bosses learn your inputs and become stronger over time.
Curry Restaurant Simulation
Expand your curry shop, create new menu items, and grow your reputation as you pursue your dream of creating the world’s greatest curry shop.
Blessed by Ganesha
Ganesha empowers Dhalman throughout his journey, granting him the strength to face stronger enemies and push deeper into the adventure.
Bollywood Dance-Inspired Flair
Experience a unique style of action infused with rhythm, spectacle, and larger-than-life presentation.
Co-Developed with Legendary Japanese Talent
Featuring character design by Satoru Yamashita, whose credits include Street Fighter II, Final Fight, and Ghosts'n Goblins, and music by Akari Kaida, known for her work across the Mega Man franchise.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
Supported Languages
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AnnouncementsOfficial
TIME ATTACK MODE IS LIVE: Come Beat the World’s Best Times (& Win a Prize)!
Hey guys, remember standing in an arcade, watching the timer tick down, absolutely certain you could shave two more seconds off if you just went one more time?That feeling is the whole reason Time Attack Mode exists. And we’re here to replicate that feeling.WHAT IT ISOne run. One clock. Dhalman versus the course—and players from around the world Simple to start, deeply aggravating to master…well, the good kind of aggravating.IF YOU’RE AT GAMESCOMWe're at Hall 10.2 | E043g | Indie Area!Come play it in person, say hi, and tell us to our faces what's broken. We can take it. (Just kidding, we can’t, please tell us on discord instead)IF YOU’RE NOT AT GAMESCOM, STILL…TRY TO BEAT OUR SCOREThe whole point of Time Attack is that anyone can throw down. \Join the Steam playtestSend us your screenshot/clip of your time in the end on X or discordTHE PRIZETop 3 fastest runs each get a $10 USD Amazon gift card. It's a small prize. We're a small team. But your name goes on the board, and honestly that was always the better prize :PEvent closes Mon Aug 31 Midnight PST, so basically Sunday nightA NOTE ABOUT THE ARTEvery frame of Dhalman is hand-drawn by Satoru Yamashita, the artist who defined the look of arcade fighting games in the early 90s, and whose sprites you have absolutely seen even if you never knew his name. He's still doing it pixel by pixel, thirty-five years later!!! Watching him work is a privilege we don't take lightly.A HUMBLE ASKThis build is early. We know it. We're not going to pretend otherwise.We're shipping in 2027, which means all of 2026 and early 2027 is us fixing, tuning, and rebuilding based on what you tell us. So PLEASE…drop a comment or send us your feedback. Tell us what clicked. Tell us what felt terrible. Tell us the jump timing is wrong or the menus are confusing or the curry doesn't look tasty enough. Especially that last one. 🔗 PLACES TO HANG💬 Discord: DISCORD INVITE: dev updates, direct line to the team🐦 Twitter/X: @dhalmangame📺 YouTube: Minnapad...Read full article on Community Announcements (Nishi, Minnapad)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update
Demo Update - Added tutorials for all controls. - Made the Masala Fire command easier to perform. - Added momentum to character movement.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nishi, Minnapad)Patch NotesOfficial
Tutorial Signs Added
Added tutorial signboards throughout stages to help players learn the controls.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nishi, Minnapad)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update — Boss Battle and UI Fixes
We’ve released a new update for the DHALMAN demo. This update includes: • Fixed issues related to boss battles • Set the back direction to guard during boss battles • Fixed issues related to keyboard input • Added a Settings button to the left-side menu in front of the restaurant • Fixed an issue with curry restaurant results calculation • Fixed an issue with English dialogue Thank you for playing the demo and sharing your feedback. We’ll continue improving the game based on your comments and reports.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nishi, Minnapad)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update — Bug Fixes
We’ve released a new update for the DHALMAN demo. This update includes the following fixes: • Fixed an issue where dialogue skip was not working correctly • Fixed a camera movement bug • Fixed a bug where curry could remain on the table • Fixed a bug where sales could display as NaN Thank you for playing the demo and sharing your feedback. We’ll continue improving the game based on your comments and reports.Read full article on Community Announcements (Nishi, Minnapad)
