A newly announced action-adventure called Mihira: The Eternal Arc is being pitched as a mix of Soulslike combat and Metroidvania exploration, but the thing players keep pointing at is something else entirely: it looks remarkably close to the PS2-era Prince of Persia games. For anyone still stung by Ubisoft finally canceling the long-awaited Sands of Time Remake, this one may be the closest thing to a substitute right now.
Who Is Princess Mihira?
You play as the title character, an Indian princess who can bend time and move between past and present. That is not just a story hook – time manipulation is described as a core gameplay system, letting Mihira reveal hidden routes and gain the upper hand in specific sections of the game.
Developer Studio Yeoun says Mihira and the characters she meets are rooted in ancient Indian mythology and storytelling. Even so, comparisons to Princess Farah from The Sands of Time came fast. The difference is that Mihira looks far more comfortable in a fight: she uses dual daggers to cut down enemies, which puts her closer to the combat style of the Prince himself. It is not yet clear whether daggers are her only weapons or whether her arsenal grows over the course of the game.
Three Pillars Borrowed From Classic Prince of Persia
Built by an Indian team, Mihira: The Eternal Arc leans on three things that defined the classics:
- Time manipulation – every location can be viewed across two timelines, each hiding its own secrets, paths and encounters.
- Fluid combat – punishing counterstrikes and parry-focused attacks, closer in feel to indie Souls-lite games.
- 3D platforming – the parkour side is still mostly under wraps, beyond confirmation that exploration is Metroidvania-style.
That combination means backtracking should actually matter here: the same room seen in the other timeline is effectively a second room, with a different layout of threats and rewards.
There’s a Dash of Assassin’s Creed in There Too
One of the headline mechanics is Mihira’s ability to blend into crowds and slip out of sight. The developers describe it as critical for tracking and hunting the Timekeepers, mythical enemies that sound like they will not go down easily. The short glimpses of crowd blending in the gameplay trailer immediately reminded people of the older Assassin’s Creed games, back when that kind of social stealth carried much more weight. Ubisoft has been leaning on that heritage in other ways too – we covered how it turned Mirage’s AlUla into a free interactive tour.
Release Plans and Where to Follow the Studio
There is no release window yet. The game is planned for Steam, and given how small the team is, a console version any time soon looks unlikely. If you want to see where the ideas came from, Studio Yeoun has already shipped five indie titles, including Mira’s Odyssey and The Last Bell, which read as early prototypes of what Mihira is doing now. Its back catalogue sits on itch.io, and the team also runs its own official site.
Where to Go Next
If you are hunting for something to play while Mihira cooks, take a look at our roundup of free games on Steam, and you will find the rest of our coverage in the gaming news section.
FAQ
It is an action-adventure that combines Soulslike combat with Metroidvania-style exploration, built around a time manipulation mechanic that lets you shift between past and present.
Princess Mihira, an Indian princess who can travel between timelines. According to Studio Yeoun, she and the characters around her are inspired by ancient Indian mythology.
Because it builds on the same three pillars as the classic games: time manipulation, fluid combat and 3D platforming. Mihira has also been compared to Princess Farah, though she fights up close with dual daggers.
There is no release window yet. The game is planned for Steam, and with such a small team behind it, a console release in the near future looks unlikely.
Yes, five indie games so far, including Mira’s Odyssey and The Last Bell, which look like prototypes for the ideas in Mihira.